Best imo to first pick a car that will suit you both as the scheme is getting tougher
The countryman is longer than before by about 5 to 6 inches and is now a big family car so maybe it will not be to small
Electric 300+ bhp looks fun
The new MINI Countryman (third generation) is significantly larger than its predecessor, measuring approximately 4,433–4,445 mm in length, 1,843 mm in width, and 1,635–1,656 mm in height.