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2024 Mini Countryman C Classic review
The new Mini Countryman is a bigger, better equipped SUV than before. It's the right blend of practical and fun, although it's not perfect.
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Scott Collie
Mini Countryman vs Audi Q3 Comparison
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2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Audi
Q3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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Based on the Mini Countryman C CLASSIC (MHEV)
Based on the Audi Q3 40 TFSI QUATTRO S LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
58L
400 to 481 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$50,600 - $70,800
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely interesting interior
- Grown up driving dynamics
- Finally a full suite of driver assists
Misses
- Head-up display is a poor solution
- Three-cylinder engine has to work hard
- Occasional infotainment lag
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Still looks, feels fresh
- Better pricing than German rivals
- Sportback more practical than you’d think
Misses
- Some refinement improvements needed
- Not quite as fast as it looks
- Back seat a bit cramped
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey
The 2024 Audi Q3 range, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Arkona White
- Pulse Orange
- Chronos Grey metallic
- Floret Silver metallic
- Glacier White metallic
- Mythos Black metallic
- Nano Grey metallic
- Navarra Blue metallic
- Progressive Red metallic
- Daytona Grey pearl effect
- Dew Silver metallic
- Nardo Grey
- Kyalami Green
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1395 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L, 0.0 | 1.4L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4, TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 110kW - 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 3900 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 250Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 1400 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 9.6 - 10 | |
