7.6
2023 Mini Countryman Hybrid Untamed Edition review
Mini has given the Countryman an adventurous makeover with the Untamed Edition. But at $73k, is this PHEV version more style than substance?
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James Wong
Mini Countryman vs BMW X1 Comparison
Mini Countryman
BMW X1
2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 BMW
X1
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Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Based on the BMW X1 M35i xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
54L
351 to 421 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$60,400 - $90,900
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Untamed dials up design fun factor
- Good real-world EV range, engaging dynamics
- Boxy form lends for good passenger space
Misses
- Too darn expensive
- Missing key assistance features
- PHEV loses 45L of boot volume
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Grown-up, spacious interior
- Packs a punch in a straight line
- Interior tech is mostly excellent
Misses
- Big price jump over xDrive20i
- Gets a bit busy over rough roads
- Interior technology can still be fiddly
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Individual Metallic Paint (+$2,500)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,800)
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 2023 BMW X1 comes standard in non-metallic Alpine White, with a range of metallic finishes costing an extra $1800 or coming free as part of the Enhancement pack:
- Black Sapphire
- Phytonic Blue
- M Portimao Blue
- Sanremo Green
- Cape York Green
- Utah Orange
BMW Individual Storm Bay is a $2500 option, or $700 if you specify your X1 with the Enhancement pack.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 115kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 4400 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 230Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 9.5 - 11 | |
