Review and specifications
2026 Mini Cooper Countryman
The redesigned for the 2025 Countryman got bigger in almost every dimension, and as before, shares its platform with the BMW X1. The 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder makes a spirited 241 hp, and all-wheel drive comes standard. While the Countryman's seven-speed dual-clutch transmission delivers quick and direct shifts, some low-speed power delays and hiccups make it challenging to drive smoothly. There is an underlying firmness to the ride but it's reasonably comfortable, overall. The cabin is fairly quiet and the engine emits a sporty vroom. Handling is still nimble. The whimsical interior employs a large, circular center touchscreen, housing the infotainment and climate systems. Controls are very confusing and needlessly distracting. BSW and RCTW are now standard. There’s a sportier John Cooper Works version with 312 hp, along with a fully-electric Countryman SE All4 with 212 miles of range.
- Market value
- $37,363
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door SUV
- Drive type
- AWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Luxury entry-level SUVs
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $37,363
- Retail value range
- $30,650 - $43,175
- Original MSRP range
- $34,900 - $46,900
- Trade-in range
- $28,345 - $40,730
Ratings
- Road test score
- 80/100
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 41 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,750
- Cruising range
- 395 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 2.9 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 6.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 175 in
- Width
- 73 in
- Height
- 65 in
- Wheelbase
- 106 in
- Weight
- 3,695 lb
- Maximum load
- 1,100 lb
- Towing capacity
- 3,500 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 41.5 in
- Rear head room
- 3.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Cargo volume
- 25.5 cu ft
- Luggage
- 3+0+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 5/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Mini
Although BMW purchased the Mini brand in the 1990s and modern examples are much larger than their mid-20th century forebears, Mini retains a lot of its retro cool British sensibility. Some vehicles are still assembled in the UK. The sporty Mini Cooper is one of the smallest vehicles on the market, with a go-kart-like character that makes it exceptionally fun to drive. The larger Countryman competes with small SUVs, and John Cooper Works editions add even more power and more raucous handling. Mini sells both gas and electric versions (branded as “SE”) of every vehicle. Manual transmissions are no longer offered. Until recently, Mini had a checkered reliability history—several older models sat near the bottom of our reliability ratings. However, newer Minis have been among the most reliable on the market. Buyers of used models should pay careful attention to which model and year they choose.
Vehicle ID: 37044 Updated: December 4, 2025
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