We got rid of the our 4Runner and got a countryman. I’ve been impressed a number of times by the MINI. A week ago we were driving in the rain in northwest Oklahoma, and visibility was low. Our two year old got car sick (because she couldn’t see out very far I assume). I had to pull off the little two lane highway but couldn’t see. Once I had pulled off I could tell I was in deep mud. I opened the door and saw our wheels buried. I was honestly afraid we were stuck, because a lot of 4x4s would have struggled out of the mess I had gotten us into, but when we hit the road again, the Countryman had no issues. I felt the All4 engaging. I was shocked at how easy it was, because I was in a situation where I could have buried us up to the frame. I saw a small patch of gravel about 10 feet in front of us, and I thought if I could get to it, I’d be able to turn back onto the road. The All4 really works well, and we made it out easily.

Me: *wonders if I can take my Countryman on a specific road in Colorado You guys: *take a Countryman on that exact road

The thing is that most modern All Wheel drive systems that can transfer torque are very good at their job and with some properish tires can pull off impressive feats off-road, and many of these latest crossovers will get you to places you did not think they could as TFL has consistently proved, their limiting factor is usually the ground clearance and the approach and departure angles. Even simulated low range boxes (Like the Cayenne, Touareg, Levante and the likes) which is just basically the ECU of the car forcing the gearbox into first gear for max torque will work wonders. I'm becoming more and more impressed by the day on what manufacturers can make their Crossovers do with simple electronic trickery and a bog standard all wheel drive system

"Mini dipping" Whoever thought of that needs a damn raise. 😂😂

Fun vid. As a Mini Countryman owner for 18 months now I can say I really enjoy this car and have had zero issues with it... I do get a little tired of the people that have never owned or even driven one spouting out negative comments.. well "I heard this" . Just don't comment because I'm sure there are people that can do the same for your chosen vehicle.

I wish more people took crossovers off-road like you guys.

I gotta say, as he's gained experience, Tommy's gotten really good as a reviewer. Good video!

The camera work with the drone was beautiful.

This is such a wholesome channel. Just a dad and his son doing what they like. Beautiful and entertaining.

That awd system is very capable if you put some slightly more agressive tires it would be great off road the tires spun a few rotations and the system sorted it out

Really REALLY good drone work at the end of this video. You guys are getting better and better. Keep up the fantastic work guys! ( and girl )

The rain at the end with the drone shots looked cool.

saw a comment have to drive it home love the production quality of videos. TFL is the place for me anything and everything Vehicle related keep it up everyone

It’s pretty cool when dad & son spend time together sharing the same passion and enjoying the moments.

Glad to see all 3 vehicles made it to the top. That mine looks like it was hit by both a tornado and a fire!

The quality of your videos over the past year have tripled I love it.

Last October that I bought my 1.5turbo ALL4 countryman and tested it in snowy conditions., it felt like it's all4 drive worked better than the AWdrive of my previous SUV and ever since I've been looking for a review to confirm this.Thanks a lot TFLcar!!!(btw no issues at all for me too-11500km so far)

My 04 Disco had engine issues at 40K. Switched to LR3 and was much happier. But I must say I still get muddy in the first gen 2012 Countryman S. It's been a moderate trail vehicle and a superb daily driver.

Good review as always and fun adventure! Nice to see the father-son dynamic

Cool video. Love the dramatic music and the sweeping shot of the mine.

Used to own one of the original Mini Coopers. Loved that car. Very fun to drive. The BMW versions are not bad but cross overs are not really minis. I have driven a Countryman though and it was still fun to drive.

Just ordered a 2" lift to throw on our all4 S model countryman. Mounted up some AT Yokahama tires. Excited!

Great video as always. Love that Pinzgauer!

That girl in the light blue mini is so me lol. 😂

I can't believe that you actually wrote in the heavy dust on the Countryman's rear bumper !! Really? I was surprised that the Mini followed the Discovery up through that articulation test, well done!

Great review as always. That car's front grill look like it's so sad🙁😂😂

I loved my 2011 mini country man and. It was great in snow and lucky we had the extended warranty. The issue is once the warranty went out, it became very expensive to maintain. We sold it after 60K.

Great video and review. I agree with the other comments about the beautiful camera work. Great entertainment.

I’ll get me the 2020 JCW Countryman with 306bhp and I know it will make me happy like my ABARTH does 😎 great review

8:12 OMG, that girl is so BUBBLY ! Just hearing her cheered me up, LOL. That's such a nice trait. 8:30 That Jurassic Park music . . . LMAO.

Just got my first Mini--Countryman S, All 4 like this one. Taking it camping for the first time in July.

Great review, well done! How did the 2wd Mini Cooper make it to the mine? Is there an alternative route? It seemed like the route tested the off road capabilities and a low clearance/2wd car wouldn’t have a chance. But there it was at the top. I have had an 08 Cooper for 10 years and it has been very reliable and has only been in the shop twice (both less than $400).

Should be called Death Trap Mine, great video production TFL!

I own a fwd mini cooper non s with a lift and mudding tires it works great, yall need a little more faith in the mini for basic offroading lol

Greetings from Montreal. Great video. A friend owns this model. Not cheap. Car payment,insurance ,indoor parking and gas, just under $1000.00 a month.

The end of the video was so amazingly dramatic haha

Have owned 3 MINI total. Wife has a ‘14 Countryman S and I traded my ‘12 Hardtop S for a JK Rubicon two months ago. Good and fun vehicles.

Great to see 2 British classics Mini and the Disco being driven in the USA.

This is like watching a short film titled MINI. Wonderful. What an Idea. Love from India. Keep Going. Cheers.

Interesting video!. 5 Stars. Was thinking about the 'potholes' in the video. The ones I comes across on my daily On-road commute are at least thrice as deep (and large).

Does putting the Disco into Low Range lock the center diff and/or vice-versa? If not, it would have been nice to see it try to go up in all four "settings".

Good looking recovery Rover👍... but are you guys taking bets on when it well end up on a tow truck? 🤦‍♂️🤣🤭kidding That mini did pretty good ... I like that idea of a dedicated drivers-side, side window visor.

Tommy is definitely the better Off-Roader of the crew, seems there's nothing he can't make work

Good review, nice camera work.

First time today I noticed in any of your videos, but your color grading is great, none of that overly saturated green stuff (that what made me notice).

Name of the song at 3:25 please?

Very fun and loving father/son relationship! 😃👍

6:34 when the camera drop me: "oh help i'm falling"

I wonder how many of the clip on jack points stayed on that hard top . they are 50 bucks a pop and are the lowest point of the underside.

What’s the song playing in this video? Also what a sick Mini Countryman. I wish I could own a Mini Countryman but I’ve got a 2004 Mini hardtop in red and black with white hood stripes with black edges.

Didn’t know the countryman was the biggest mini. I always thought it was the clubman with the barn doors for family stuff. Interesting. I really like the minis but have heard their reliability are not that good.

Give it a snorkel and some K02 tires. :)

I guess that proves BMW X-Drive works well.

My mini 2 door is a beast in the snow... surprisingly

Mini was in rally wasn’t it

absolutely brilliant !!

I held my breathe when the mini cooper went though the water creak.

Please trust me-he can more, than that. I use him in -50C amount 3 years and make trip 3000 km one way from Yakutia to Baikal and back. Just one incident - 100 km on punctured RunFlat tire. Very strong chassis, but bad electronics in lowest temperatures

Ooh the Muzak at 3.20-3.45....wonderful! Who IS it?

Amazing video

whats the name of the musical artist used at time 3 mins 40 secs?

Song @ 3:25 Hurt To The Bone - Daniel Gunnarsson

Please take the volvo cx40 on gold mine hill through the 3 obstacles!! We'd love to see that!!

that disco sure is cool.

Roman, pease buy an old civic. I'm not a fan of them - but I still hear "my civic can do that"... Take it alone on each trip to show if it can or can't would be awesome and it will give real world perspective.

Any chance I could get the name of the song at 3:25?

Why do all your manufacturer cars have New Jersey plates?

Is the mini countryman all4 a good starter car

Music is all over the place

Why most of the countryman's rear mufflers got the yellow stain on?It doesn't look nice???

with that title I was sure it was Sarah! 😀 Little Mini! 😂

Great video but question is that a new Mini? Cause if so it is not considered a Crossover anymore it's unfortunately a SUV due to it's larger size, just saying but keep it up.

Mini needs to make a production model of the Mini JCW Rally that can compete with other off road cars.

The BMW X1 drive system 💃

I live in New Jersey and I noticed must test vehicles have New Jersey plates why ? Lol

My respect for Mini is resolved.

U never speak of WHAT 4wd system any car has... Haldex? Symetrical subaru style? etc etc etc...

omg flying the drone in the rain???

Totally expected the "Disco" to break down, it's what they're good for

Lets see the Discovery vs the Cherokee up Gold Mine Hill 👍

This car isn't made for off-roading. I think the AWD system is made to help you in slipery conditions. Anyway it's a good video. Cheers!

Too bad that you didn't take a few seconds to mention the relationship between the Countryman and the Pinzgauer shown in the video (hint: Steyr).

I love that they brought a British vehicle to rescue a German/Brisith vehicle. Did they have.a Toyota somewhere to backup their backup?

I think you should put the Cummins 2.8L in the Land Rover. It will put you a little bit more in the hole but it will be awesome

After a $5000 clutch replacement on SWMBO Mini Cooper S Countryman All4... it's going bu-bye in 14 months. Probably a Subaru or Chevy Bolt lease next. No more BMWs in Mini drag. Our wallets won't allow it.

8:45 TFL World HQ

Minis are super cute cars

Nice Mimi

That music...?

So, the Mini's AWD system seems to be better than the Discos? Lol

How mini 3 cylinder all4 will cope with this off-roading?

Abandoned mine! All very Scooby Doo

All I need.

Is this moonwalk gray?

I'm not a Mini guy. However, this example is probably more than enough for most people.

John Cooper Works would be the Raptor of Mini Coopers.

First and sharing on Fb and twitter!!

Sir i like your video

You need some offroad tires on that mini..

I love modern traction control! No need for locking anything when you have brains on your side.