There is no lumbar support which makes it tough for drives over 2 hours. The seats could be better for its class. I think Subaru remedied this issue in the new body style, however.
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What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2011 Mini Countryman
2011 Mini Countryman Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year
Body/Powertrain
Comment
2011
4dr SUV turbocharged 181hp 1.6L I4 6-speed shiftable automatic FWD
The room was not bad, but the seat bottoms are too low and the road noise in the back seats was unbearable.
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