I could just spring for the JCW tuning kit, though it's not clear that there actually will be one of those for the Countryman at launch.
Here's a review--'fil is right, everything I've seen gives the thing plaudits.
http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/10/...cooper-s-all4/
Here's the ordering guide:
http://www.motoringfile.com/2010/10/...ing-guide-pdf/