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The MINI Countryman's priced at a premium, even though interior space is at a premium compared to some big domestic crossovers.
In that sense it's a lot like its cousin, the BMW X1, a compact rear- or all-wheel-drive ute new this year, with a turbo four or turbo six powerplant and a very, very small back seat.
The Range Rover Evoque's a titan compared to these two, even as a three-door, but its price tag of $43k or more is substantially stiffer, too.
More in the price ballpark with the MINI are the considerably less flavorful VW Tiguan and Acura RDX; turbo four or V-6, respectively, they're both relative wallflowers in terms of styling and content, though dynamically they work pretty well.
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The biggest MINI, the Countryman adds crossover flexibility to the lineup without diluting the fun-to-drive factor too much. | The 2013 Acura RDX improves on the sporty crossover theme with refined ride quality, more features, and better fuel economy. | In our first drive, the 2013 BMW X1 seems a little more enthusiastic than it is versatile. | The 2013 Range Rover Evoque nails the coupe-crossover concept, and puts the off-roading on mute with a sexy shape and a casual elegance. | The 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is a little conservative in look and feel, but otherwise it has everything that urban crossover shoppers want. |
| MSRP From | ||||
| $22,000 | $34,320 | $30,800 | $41,145 | $22,995 |
| Gas Mileage | ||||
| 25 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 19 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 28 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 27 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | ||||
| Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | ||||
| Compact | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility 4WD | 2WD Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Style Name | ||||
| FWD 4dr | FWD 4dr | RWD 4dr 28i | 5dr HB Pure | 2WD 4dr Man S *Ltd Avail* |
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | ||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | ||||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | 4 | N/A |
| Body Style | ||||
| Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle | Sport Utility Vehicle |
| Transmission | ||||
| Manual | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual |
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