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2024 Mini Countryman C Classic review
The new Mini Countryman is a bigger, better equipped SUV than before. It's the right blend of practical and fun, although it's not perfect.
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Scott Collie
Mini Countryman vs Volkswagen T-Cross Comparison
Mini Countryman
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Mini Countryman C CLASSIC (MHEV)
Based on the Volkswagen T-Cross 85TFSI STYLE (RESTRICTED FEAT)
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 470 km
40L
216 to 224 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$45,000 - $77,990
$29,850 - $40,990
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Head of Content
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Genuinely interesting interior
- Grown up driving dynamics
- Finally a full suite of driver assists
Misses
- Head-up display is a poor solution
- Three-cylinder engine has to work hard
- Occasional infotainment lag
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Mature on-road manners
- Well-packaged interior
- Fetching in R-Line spec
Misses
- Ticking options gets expensive
- Missing driver assistance features
- New model is less than a year away
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 (+$600)
- Metallic Paint Premium (+$900)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$600)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L, 2.0L, 0.0 | 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, INLINE 4, TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE, INLINE 3 | TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 233kW | 85kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 200Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11.1 | 10.5 | |
