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 Hyundai Venue Comparison
Mini Countryman
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Hyundai Venue
2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Hyundai
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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7.6
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Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (BLACK) SUNROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
45L
315 to 324 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$21,440 - $29,250
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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
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than most rivals
- Still good value
- Warranty and servicing promise
Misses
- Heavy steering during low speed moves
- Far from a safety standard-setter
- Annoying transmission at higher speeds
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
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
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 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 10.5 | |
