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 Kia Seltos Comparison
Mini Countryman
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Kia Seltos
2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Kia
Seltos
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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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7.6
7.9
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Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Based on the Kia Seltos SPORT+ (FWD)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
50L
345 to 370 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$29,500 - $44,900
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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
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Comfortable and compliant ride
- Modern infotainment setup
- Proper full-size spare wheel
Misses
- Halogen headlights look cheap
- Runs out of puff at highway speeds
- Annoying and loud chimes
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
- Premium Paint (+$520)
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
Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.
The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.
- Mars Orange
- Pluton Blue*
- Snow White Pearl*
- Steel Grey*
- Gravity Grey*
- Fusion Black*
- Neptune Blue*
- Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
- Clear White & Fusion Black roof^
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1598 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 110kW - 146kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 6000 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 180Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 10 - 12.5 | |
