Mini Countryman

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7.8 / 10
“While remaining a divisive model the second-generation Mini Countryman is a major advance on its predecessor, particularly in terms of interior space.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Countryman offers good space and efficiency, while it now looks more polished and includes improved on-board tech.”
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Model reviewed: plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“The Countryman allows those who want everything a Mini offers, but in a larger, family-friendly package. The plug-in hybrid will make sense to many looking to reduce running costs or company car tax, while still looking to have some fun behind the wheel.”
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Model reviewed: John Cooper Works
Score: 6 / 10
“Expensive and overweight it might be, but the JCW Countryman still has merit. It goes well, sounds good and has become a genuine five-seater, with bags of kit to help justify its price. But no matter how much fun it is to drive, the JCW can’t match rivals for overall appeal.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper SD
Score: 8 / 10
“Although the Mini Countryman Cooper SD is very easy to like – the punchy engine, lively handling and characterful design ensure that – the price tag means it’s not the model we’d go for. A Cooper D is nearly as quick and just as fun to drive, while being significantly cheaper to buy and run.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6 / 10
“Mini’s popular Countryman has come in for a spruce-up and mid-life update. The changes are modest but encompass new styling, fresh trim options and minor updates to the engines. The plug-in hybrid option is of particular interest and is among the sportier of its type to drive.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid automatic Cooper S E All4 Exclusive
Score: 7 / 10
“The Ford Puma is much more fun to drive, the Volkswagen T-Roc more comfortable, and both are far, far cheaper to buy. But, if you want a PHEV, ask yourself: how much do I want a premium badge? You could have the much larger Kia Niro PHEV for similar money.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mini Countryman only manages to enter into our top five in fourth place ahead of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, but behind the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, Audi A3 Sportback and the BMW 1 Series.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper S E All4 plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“The plug-in capability gives the Mini Countryman a dual nature: it’s also a very civilised and responsible urban runabout, when running in zero emissions electric mode. The Countryman PHEV offers the best of both worlds – and right now it’s the best small plug-in you can buy.”
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Model reviewed: Joh Cooper Works
Score: 6 / 10
“Whether you think it’s worth more than £4000 extra will depend upon how much value you place on the sharpened handling, and the implied racing heritage of that John Cooper Works badge.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper S All4
Score: 6 / 10
“Predictably expensive, but far better resolved than its predecessor, the Mini Countryman has now become what its ancestor never was; a respectable C-segment offering rather than merely a brand extension mishap.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“While rivals may offer more in the way of affordability and practicality, few can match the style and high-quality interior the Mini Countryman offers. Add in low running costs and the long electric range and it makes a very appealing option.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in Hybrid All4
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Countryman plug-in hybrid is not only cheap to run – particularly for business drivers – it’s desirable and good to drive, too”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.2 / 10
“With a big boot and lots of space, the distinctive-looking Mini Countryman is a well rounded and fun-to-drive family car.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mini Countryman is practical for its size, has a high-quality interior and is fun to drive. But its cutesy looks are less convincing than they are on smaller Minis and options are pricey.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid Cooper SE
“The Mini Countryman PHEV is a slick and clever plug-in that adds electric power to a practical and appealing model without any fuss. For the right user, it really works.”
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Model reviewed: 2.0-litre diesel manual Cooper D Chili & Media XL
Score: 8 / 10
“Plenty of strengths and not many weaknesses, divisive styling and RVs apart. The Mini Countryman comes back at its crossover rivals with plenty more in its armoury.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“Mini’s new SUV has grown up, but it’s lost the Mini fun factor along the way.”
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Model reviewed: plug-in hybrid Cooper SE
Score: 8 / 10
“If your driving involves a lot of town work, the Mini Countryman Cooper SE makes plenty of sense. It’s great to drive and almost as practical as the standard car.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 8 / 10
“Remove the BMW-era design nonsense and you’ll see that the Mini Countryman actually squeezes a lot of space and practicality into a relatively compact footprint.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper S All4
“Given the gargantuan success of the previous Mini Countryman, we expect this new, improved and more upmarket version to sell in huge numbers. Yes, we know it’s the least mini-like Mini you can buy, but it is difficult not to be taken by its quirky styling, plush interior and rewarding drive.”
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Model reviewed: Plug-in hybrid
“As emissions regulations tighten up, we’re obviously going to see more of cars like this. Even Toyota has realised there’s a market out there for hot hybrids. So well done Mini (and VW) for getting in there first.”
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Model reviewed: plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“The standard Mini Countryman is hardly cheap, so it’s little surprise that the plug-in hybrid version isn’t a particular bargain. That said, aside from the racy John Cooper Works version, the plug-in hybrid is the second quickest Countryman in the range.”
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Model reviewed: Range review
Score: 8.2 / 10
“Mini has conjured up a fit-for-purpose family crossover”
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Model reviewed: Cooper
“This super-sized Countryman still has the Mini DNA. Yes, it’s a rugged looking thing — high riding, with five full-sized seats and a bigger boot than the Nissan Qashqai. It also comes in 4WD and can tow up to 1,800kg. But it’s still a Mini at heart.”
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Model reviewed: Cooper D
Score: 8 / 10
“The not-so-mini Mini has grown up, and we think it’s all the better for it. The Countryman II doesn’t force compromise on families as its predecessor did, but it’s still fun to drive and fun to be around.”
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Model reviewed: S E All4 plug-in hybrid
Score: 8 / 10
“On the face of it, plug-in hybrids represent a sensible stepping stone into electric motoring, but they do not come without compromise. If you’re prepared to accept these, the Mini Countryman S E All4 is certainly one of the better of the breed.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 7 / 10
“In its latest guise the Mini Countryman has grown into a more useful car than ever before, while retaining enough of the charm of other Minis to feel genuinely different to rivals. However, it’s hard to avoid the fact that a SEAT Ateca is bigger, cheaper and more comfortable, if not as quirky.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Biggest Mini yet is the least fun to drive. But new Countryman has practicality on its side.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6 / 10
“The Mini Countryman offers a great combination of space, style and desirability, with just enough on-road fun. But there are still far better options out there that offer a more premium feel and overall more composed ride, such as the SEAT Ateca.”
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Model reviewed: (range review)
Score: 6.3 / 10
“The second-generation Countryman maintains the Mini brand’s playful-yet-premium character, while also being genuinely spacious for passengers and offering a very usable boot. Compared with most SUV rivals, it’s good fun to drive, but it’s pricey and doesn’t quite have the breadth of talent to be a Which? Best Buy.”
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