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 Lexus UX Comparison
Mini Countryman
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Lexus UX
2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Lexus
UX
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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
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Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Based on the Lexus UX SPORTS LUXURY
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$80,720 - $88,190
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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
- Impressively refined
- Much improved driving range
- Luxurious interior for a small SUV
Misses
- Slow DC fast charging
- Cramped back seats and boot
- Front-wheel drive only
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 (+$1,750)
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 Lexus UX is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Sonic Quartz
- Titanium
- Sonic Chrome
- Onyx
- Graphite Black
- Caliente
- Khaki Metal
- Celestial Blue (Luxury and Sports Luxury only)
- Sonic Iridium (Luxury and Sports Luxury only) (NEW)
- Carnelian (F Sport only)
- White Nova (F Sport only)
- Cobalt Mica (F Sport only)
The UX is also available in the following interior colour schemes, depending on the variant.
- Black
- White Ash
- Rich Cream
- Hazel
- F Sport Black
- F Sport White
- F Sport Flare Red
The two-tone Cobalt interior from the pre-update range has been discontinued.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | 0.0 | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 300Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | - | |
