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May 6th, 2011, 08:19 PM
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The MINI Countryman was originally offered with a 2+2 configuration that made it somewhat impractical for a significant portion of potential buyers, who need the fifth seat for whatever reason.
MINI eventually decided to offer a fifth seat option in Europe, but has now decided that North Americans can have the option of a middle seat as well, a move that will no doubt open up the Countryman to a new demographic, and allow MINI to charge more money. Look for the fifth seat option to become available starting in September.
More: MINI Countryman To Get Rear Bench Seat Option (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/05/mini-countryman-to-get-rear-bench-seat-option.html) on AutoGuide.com
The MINI Countryman was originally offered with a 2+2 configuration that made it somewhat impractical for a significant portion of potential buyers, who need the fifth seat for whatever reason.
MINI eventually decided to offer a fifth seat option in Europe, but has now decided that North Americans can have the option of a middle seat as well, a move that will no doubt open up the Countryman to a new demographic, and allow MINI to charge more money. Look for the fifth seat option to become available starting in September.
More: MINI Countryman To Get Rear Bench Seat Option (http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/05/mini-countryman-to-get-rear-bench-seat-option.html) on AutoGuide.com