MINI USA's exciting MINI Snowman event held a few days ago in Kuhtai, Austria. Prototypes of the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman were previewed and guests had the opportunity to test drive this special vehicle. The event marked the first time MINI has announced that the John Cooper Works Countryman has been built/sold.
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The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman is a nod to MINI's heritage, which has always been about balancing practicality and efficiency with performance. The vehicle will make its official debut in an upcoming auto show in 2012 and will be available in the second half of the year.