WhatCar? of the United Kingdom
concludes its long term family use test of the MINI Countryman and offers this ultimate conclusion:
The conclusion, then, has to be that the Countryman is indeed a Mini. It has the same opinion-splitting fascia as the regular car, the same focus on aggressive steering and ride quality (out of sorts though they are) and only a modest nod in the direction of extra practicality.
If you're desperate to stay with the Mini brand as you move into family life, it might well fulfil your requirements. Just don't expect it to be a true all-rounder.
