Albert Austria, Senior VE Engineer at
edmund's Inside Line really likes the 2011 MINI Cooper Countryman but finds the gear shift
. . . isn't great. After driving it again for a few days to the LA Auto show I can confirm that it's very rubbery, and also hesistant to engage each slot. Additionally, I don't find the clutch engagement to be smooth, especially when starting from stopped.
These three things combine to make our Countryman difficult to drive smoothly.
Too bad. Otherwise, it's a nice car.
