If youre thinking of stuffing your entire family and belongings into a car, youre probably not shopping a brand named mini. But that is all relative, as the countryman is still a subcompact size, but it lets shoppers enjoy all of the appeal of a classic mini in a more familyfriendly package. The mini countryman hybrid thats the simplest way to think of this newly added highriding model. For this comparison, we chose frontdrive versions of the 2020 countryman s and a 2020 clubman s. Driver side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by bmw manufacturer of the mini as part of frontal crash test verification. The government had not yet crashtested the countryman at the time this article was written, but the independent insurance institute for highway safety awarded the countryman its top. Heaps of charm and character and truly a driver s car. The redesigned countryman shares a new platform with its cousin, the bmw x1, and is 8. The countryman jcw is a subcompact suv with entertaining driving dynamics and. Currently the mini cooper countryman has a score of 7. What you make of it depends largely on whether you consider it a bitesized crossover suv with great fuel economy or simply a mini cooper thats.
Heaps of charm and character and truly a drivers car. If you want an even more engaging driving experience. New 2020 mini countryman cooper s front wheel drive suv. Find out why the 2012 mini cooper countryman is rated 8. The countryman was the first fivedoor, familysized mini. Oct 16, 2014 the 2015 mini countryman comes with standard stability control, 4wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags front, frontside and fulllength sidecurtain. Frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by bmw, the manufacturer of the mini, as part of frontal crash test verification. While theres a lot to like about the mini countryman, it never hurts to crossshop. Mini presents itself to be a premium smallcar brand, and as equipped, these maxi minis. The mildly updated 2015 mini countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains mini s character and funtodrive spirit. Mini s john cooper works offerings in traditional twodoor and even wagonish clubman are more fun to drive as hot hatches, but if you need the extra room and the extra height of an suv, the. Its safe to say that the countryman is something like a tallriding clubman, yes, but. But theres still plenty of mini in this countryman, with accent lighting, oversized displays and those retro toggle switches. The 2015 mini countryman is essentially a mini cooper to the max.
The redesigned countryman is now based on the clubman and offers cooper and cooper s versions. The mini countryman was introduced in the 2011 model year. And its probably more of a crossover than ever, with the design to match, being a mini, the countryman is clearly meant to be the driver s car among small crossovers. The mini countryman brings the classic mini iconic design into the 21st century and comes more stronger and faster than ever. Mar 10, 2017 underneath, the countryman rides on frontwheel drive architecture shared with the mini clubman and bmw x1. The 2020 mini countryman jcw all4 sprinted from zero to 60 mph in just 4. Mini has given the countryman john cooper works jcw a significant boost for 2020.
Its ultra rigid body makes countryman unique, while it withstands great forces and increased car safety. The countryman crossover provides a higher seating position and available allwheel drive to satisfy buyers looking for a mini with more room for people and cargo as well as allweather confidence. It has the same threecylinder engine as the base countryman but adds an electric motor to produce a combined 221 horsepower. The mini cooper countryman offers good headroom, but shoulder space is a little snug. Otr price is based on the recommended retail price including vat and on the road charges including delivery and emergency service, vehicle first registration fee and ved costs. The plugin hybrid mini countryman gets a highercapacity battery pack that nets a few more miles of electriconly driving range. Used mini countryman for sale with photos cargurus. Rough, rugged and resilient, the mini countryman is the largest vehicle in the mini range and is designed to help you make room for adventure.
I have the s with a six speed, harmon kardon sound, hid headlights, rain sensing wipers and the split back seat 4 seater. The countrymans stunning interior offers topshelf surface finishes and five highend leather upholstery options, such as chesterfield leather with diamond pattern stitching. The 2020 mini countryman has an elegant yet quirky interior made with quality materials. The countryman is larger, sits higher and obviously has more cargo capacity.
And its probably more of a crossover than ever, with the design to match, being a mini, the countryman is clearly meant to be the drivers car among small. Surrounding car stereos are very audible with my windows closed. Now officially the largest mini yet, the countryman is the brands second attempt at. Minis john cooper works offerings in traditional twodoor and even wagonish clubman are more fun to drive as hot hatches, but if you need the extra room and the extra height of an suv, the. Our tester is a tribute to its famous founder john cooper, who developed his. With its latest redesign, the mini cooper countryman has grown in stature but not in attitude. Jan 29, 20 the 20 mini cooper countryman comes with standard stability control, 4wheel antilock disc brakes and six airbags front, front side and fulllength side curtain. Its small size helps the mini countryman feel light on its feet and also means it can return official fuel economy of 51. Along with the usual trim, styling and interior updates, the. We try the allnew mini countryman for the very first time. There are drive modes called green, mid and sport that alter the way the car reacts and, as you switch through these settings, the outer rim around the main. As an sav, the strong muscular shape and spacious interior is ideal for adventure.
Read on to learn more on the 2011 mini cooper s countryman all4 in this. The government had not yet crash tested the countryman at the time this article was written, but the independent insurance institute for highway safety iihs awarded the. Powering the mini cooper s countryman is a bmwsourced 2. The mildly updated 2015 mini countryman is a versatile compact crossover, one of the smallest on the market, that maintains minis character and. The mini countryman received too few responses in our 2019 driver power customer satisfaction survey but in 2018, the mini hatchback came 44th out of the 75 models covered. For my 2014 mini countryman the road nice is a little higher than expected. Car driver deals heeft een pakket geintroduceerd voor vooruitziende klanten. Now officially the largest mini yet, the countryman is the brands second attempt at an suv.
The 2011 mini countryman is a car mini absolutely had to do purists be damned. Jan 21, 2020 mini s john cooper works offerings in traditional twodoor and even wagonish clubman are more fun to drive as hot hatches, but if you need the extra room and the extra height of an suv, the. It boasts an interior with unprecedented space and versatility as well as a huge luggage compartment of 450 litres. The back seats are comfortable, and unlike some minis, theres a generous amount of rear legroom. The mini cooper countryman comes in three versions. Underneath, the countryman rides on frontwheel drive architecture shared with the mini clubman and bmw x1. But, both the mini brand and minis cars have steadily grown since the. If you cant downsize your life into a smaller mini, the countryman offers both character and convenience. The 2020 mini cooper countryman jcw is a subcompact suv with entertaining driving dynamics and appealing sheetmetal. The biggest change in the 2020 mini cooper countryman is the switch to a standard sevenspeed dualclutch automatic transmission on frontwheeldrive base and s versions. The 2012 mini countryman brings the right mix of sport, utility, and comfort to the compact crossover game. The mini countryman is available with two diesel and three petrol engines.
The second generation mini countryman is the biggest and. Additionally, mini offers a countryman s e plugin hybrid. Shop edmunds car, suv, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap new, used, or certified preowned cpo 2017 mini countryman for sale near. The redesigned countryman shares a new platform with its. The mini countryman comes with an optional fourwheel drive, advanced navigation technology and adventurous spirit. The heaviest and biggest member of the mini family, the mini countryman is the most techadvanced. Updated for the 2020 model year with much more power, the mini john cooper works countryman all4 finally feels like a proper performance version of. Jan 19, 2017 we try the allnew mini countryman for the very first time. This bigger second generation version gives that recipe a more sophisticated spin.
The 2020 mini countryman s e all4 phev is a hybrid allwheel drive suv with style and substance. Com minis compact suv got a lot less mini for 2017. Car and driver although the countryman the biggest mini yet is designed to compete with compact premium suvs, it still embodies minis. The mini countryman is the largest vehicle sold by the british car builder. Passenger space is decent, but the infotainment controls can take time to learn, and cargo space is on the small side for the class. Is it better than its distinctly mediocre predecessor. The base trims engine is weak, so we suggest stepping up to one of the higher trims, which all have capable powertrains. See the 20 mini cooper countryman models for sale near you. The performance of minis updated jcw countryman is almost substantial enough for us to forget how silly it is. Updated for the 2020 model year with much more power, the mini john cooper works countryman all4 finally feels like a proper performance version of mini s subcompact suv. The 20 mini countryman is a 4door crossover kind of suv that comes in four trim levels. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Mini countryman mini countryman is a 5 seater hatchback car available in 3 variants in india. The pilot automotive dualcam is an easytouse highdefinition 1080p full hd car cam recorder with a 1.
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