most of the time Countryman is being compared to Juke, why not test drive that, most people loved its lively character, you will stay under 25K with all the options. AWD should be great considering its a nissan so will reliability.
and with a quick search it looks like with intake and axleback you have 190+ hp at the wheels when the modding bug bites
Dyno'd Results - 195whp at the Wheels! - Nissan Juke : Juke Forums