Name: Mini Countryman (2024 onwards) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Mini Countryman
Rating: 74.0

Summary

The Mini Countryman is medium-sized five-door SUV and the largest offering in the Mini range. This is the third-generation model, which is available to order as standard with a petrol mild-hybrid powertrain, alongside an all-electric model which we cover here.

What will be most noticeable for many people is how much larger the new Countryman is compared to the previous model. In fact, it’s longer than a Nissan Qashqai.

British motoring outlets have been largely impressed with the new Countryman so far, with some reviewers suggesting that the largest Mini brings some fun into the family SUV sector, while Dean Gibson of Auto Express concludes that the Countryman “is a more practical and family-friendly car than ever before.”

As of March 2025, the Mini Countryman has a New Car Expert Rating of A, with a score of 74%. It scores top marks for its five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, while also earning good grades for its media review scores and low tailpipe emissions. However, running costs over the first five years of ownership are only average.

Countryman highlights

Good performance, entry-level model and up
Comfortable and agile
Spacious and flexible interior

Countryman lowlights

Most controls only found on the touchscreen
Rivals offer more boot space
Wind noise at motorway speeds

Key specifications

Body style: Medium SUV
Engines: petrol
Price: From £29,350 on-road

Launched: Spring 2024
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Highlighted reviews and road tests from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express+

Model reviewed: Range overview (including electric model)
Score: 8 / 10
“The classy interior and high-end technology of the Mini Countryman really help it stand out from its rivals, and it has a cheeky fun character about it that can so often be missing from a family car. In its latest form, the Countryman has grown over its predecessor, so it now offers genuine practicality, while the optional sliding rear seat boosts flexibility whether you need to transport people or luggage.”
Author: Dean Gibson, Max Adams
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol automatic Cooper Exclusive
Score: 8 / 10
“The latest Mini Countryman is about as far removed from the original Mini as it’s possible to get in terms of size, but it taps straight into the modern brand’s DNA by offering style by the bucketload. It’s packed with neat touches, and is a more practical and family-friendly car than ever before. Unfortunately, it has also lost Mini’s sense of driving fun along the way.”
Author: Dean Gibson
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Auto Trader+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Super stylish inside and out and available with petrol or electric power, the new Mini Countryman is as practical as it is good looking.”
Author: Dan Trent
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Business Car+

Model reviewed: Range overview (including JCW)
Score: 7 / 10
“Mini has added a big dose of style and practicality to the Countryman and the result will make a far bigger impression on fleet than the generations before it.”
Author: Martyn Collins
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Car+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Strange technology gimmicks aside, the Mini Countryman is a deeply impressive family SUV. It might only be just practical enough to carry your family around, but it makes up for that with its attractive design, stunning build quality, strong levels of standard equipment and stellar driving experience.”
Author: Luke Wilkinson
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Carbuyer+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Mini Countryman has grown in size and become more practical, but brings that cheeky recipe the brand is known for.”
Author: Charlie Harvey, John McIlroy
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Carwow+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Mini’s small SUV is bigger than ever and gets a funky, spacious interior, but the circular infotainment screen and textile upholstery could prove too quirky for some.”
Author: Darren Cassey
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Heycar+

Model reviewed: Range overview (including JCW)
Score: 7 / 10
“The Mini Countryman has a lot going for it in terms of style, tech, and most notably, practicality: the cabin is absolutely huge. It’s perhaps not the high-quality product that many will be expecting, and the driving experience is capable rather than exceptional, but there’s no arguing with its style.”
Author: Ivan Aistrop
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Parkers+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Countryman’s a lot of fun. It might have grown over its predecessor, but it feels like a much smaller car to drive – and the slight size increase has had a huge impact on passenger comfort. Its interior technology also impresses and it’s probably the best car in its segment to drive.”
Author: Alan Taylor-Jones
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Regit+

Score: 8 / 10
“Mini has really injected the fun into this new generation of Countryman. Its design is refreshingly different, while the interior is smart and modern, with plenty of cool features that will no doubt appeal to tech-loving buyers. The special attention made to sustainability is welcome as well.”
Author: Jack Evans
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The Telegraph+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The new mild hybrid entry-level Mini Countryman is a fine family hauler, thanks to a fair turn of speed, good economy and a posh-feeling interior.”
Author: Andrew English
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Top Gear+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“The new Mini Countryman is fit for purpose and then some. It’s roomy, versatile, and in JCW form a spirited enough performer.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: December 2024
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Adult protection: 83%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 81%
Safety assist: 79%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

No eco rating

As of March 2025, the Mini Countryman has not been assessed by Green NCAP.

Reliability rating

Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy

No reliability rating

As of March 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the new Mini Countryman to generate a reliability rating.

The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.

As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Countryman, we’ll publish the results here.

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	46 mpg	C	35 – 48 mpg	C – D

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	139 g/km	B	133 – 180 g/km	A – C

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	22	A	22 – 22	A – A

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£250	B
Year 2	£593	B
Year 3	£947	B
Year 4	£1,199	B
Year 5	£1,568	B
Overall	£4,557	B

The Mini Countryman should be a fairly inexpensive car to own and run, according to ownership data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our technical partner, Clear Vehicle Data.

Servicing and insurance bills should be very competitive compared to cars of similar size and budget, although fuel consumption – which the biggest cost for most people – is only middling.

Recalls

Official DVSA safety recalls issued for the Mini Countryman Electric

As of March 2025, we are not aware of any outstanding DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Mini Countryman Electric. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.

You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Mini dealer.