Sorry, Biker Bird… forgot your two-wheeled history.
Mr comments on the FR Sport are also off target: thought you meant the Leon PHEV one which, I now see, has a ridiculous AP. As you say, live in hope that the Cooper S Countryman gets a bit more sensible in 12 months time. The 2.0L 180-ish bhp lump should suit it well. In its 192bhp incarnation it really is a bit much for the 3-door MCS. However, with the LSD turned on it makes for some old-fashioned sports-car driving. i.e. watch every corner and go easy with right foot!