The Countryman has proved to be a popular addition to the MINI line-up and is now in its second generation. The original car made its debut in 2010 and was effectively built on a bespoke platform, which it later shared with the quirky Paceman three-door coupe crossover. The current car arrived in 2016 and is based on the BMW UKL2 platform, which it shares with the BMW X1, X2 and 2 Series Active Tourer.