Jungle Green. Not forest green, not olive, not "dark greenish". Jungle Green -- a colour that MINI specifically named for people who wanted their small SUV to look like it had opinions. This 2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S has been standing out in car parks since 2014 and it has no intention of stopping.

The Cooper S badge means the turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder is doing the real work here -- 135kW of output channelled through a six-speed Sports Auto, with the kind of throttle response that makes Melbourne peak-hour traffic feel slightly less tedious. It is punchier than you expect and sharper than its crossover proportions suggest.

Inside, the Countryman punches well above its size. The cabin is genuinely roomy for five, with that distinctive MINI interior design -- round central display, toggle switches, and just enough quirk to make you smile every time you get in. The panoramic sunroof floods the cabin with light and makes the black interior feel open rather than cave-like.

At 84,000 kilometres, this car is nicely broken in. MINI's turbocharged engines are well-regarded for durability and the Sports Auto is a proper transmission rather than an afterthought. The compliance date of October 2014 puts this solidly within a well-documented era for the R60 generation -- no early build teething issues, no end-of-run compromises.

Practicality is real here. The five-door layout, rear seats with a bit of legroom, and a usable boot make the Countryman one of those rare premium small cars that you can actually live with daily rather than just enjoy on weekends. The roof rails complete the picture for anyone who occasionally needs to strap something to the top.

Based in Nunawading, Melbourne -- so test drives are easy to arrange and there is no guesswork about what condition this car is actually in.

Fun fact: MINI once marketed the Countryman with the tagline "Not normal." At $18,800 in Jungle Green with a Cooper S badge, we are inclined to agree -- though in the best possible way.

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