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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 Renault Captur Comparison
Mini Countryman
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Renault Captur
2024 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Renault
Captur
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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 Renault Captur R.S. LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
48L
317 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$33,000 - $39,500
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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
- Surprisingly spacious interior
- Punchy turbocharged engine
- Long servicing intervals
Misses
- Fiddly transmission selector
- Jerky gearbox at low speeds
- Tyre noise remains an issue
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
- Metallic Paint (+$650)
- Two-tone Metallic Paint (+$1,000)
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 Renault Captur is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Smokey Blue
- Flame Red
- Highland Grey
- Iron Blue
- Oyster Grey
- Pearl White
- Diamond Black
Every colour except for Diamond Black is available in a two-tone finish with a black roof.
For entry-level Life models, Smokey Blue solid paint is free, single-tone metallic paint costs $650, two-tone Smokey Blue solid paint costs $450 and two-tone metallic paint costs $1000.
For the rest of the range, single-tone and two-tone Smokey Blue are free, with single-tone and two-tone metallic paint costing $650.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1332 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 0.0, 1.5L | 1.3L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 3, TURBO 4, INLINE 3 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 113kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 270Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 1800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 10.5 | |
