By Paul A. Eisenstein

Mon Mar 15, 2010, 01:43 PM CDT
By its very name, British automaker Mini is the antithesis of that old American mantra, “bigger is better.” And while U.S. motorists have generally cast a skeptical eye toward small cars, models like the Mini Cooper S have not only commanded a strong market, but also a fair premium. So, what to make of the new Mini Countryman?