What is it?
The third-generation Mini Countryman (chassis code U25) is the largest Mini ever, sharing its UKL2 platform with the BMW X1 and X2. Australian line-up spans petrol Cooper S, the AWD John Cooper Works hot SUV, and the dual-motor electric Countryman SE ALL4. From $52,990 to $74,990 plus on-roads.
The lineup runs from Cooper S at $52,990 plus on-roads, through to Countryman SE ALL4 at $74,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, unlimited km.
Interior and Technology
Genuine petrol-or-electric choice in one body on the same chassis, with a 240mm circular OLED cabin display that is the most striking in the segment and a JCW 233 kW hot SUV flagship.
Toggle-style interface puts more functions on screen and needs more eyes off the road than physical buttons did, and the SE electric DC max of 130 kW is behind newer dedicated-EV platforms.
Should you buy the Countryman?
Reasons to buy
- Genuine petrol-or-electric choice in one body on the same chassis, with a 240mm circular OLED cabin display that is the most striking in the segment and a JCW 233 kW hot SUV flagship.
- Warranty: 5 years, unlimited km. EV battery: 8 years, 160,000 km.
- 5-star ANCAP (2024), full driver-assist suite.
- 505 L boot, segment-competitive cargo space.
- Braked towing rated at 1,800 kg.
Reasons to wait
- Toggle-style interface puts more functions on screen and needs more eyes off the road than physical buttons did, and the SE electric DC max of 130 kW is behind newer dedicated-EV platforms.
- You want a longer warranty (Lexus LBX, Korean rivals at 7 years), DC fast-charging beyond 130 kW (newer dedicated-EV platforms), or a more conventional cabin interface (Audi Q3, BMW X1).
- JCW at $72,990 plus on-roads pushes close to BMW X2 M35i money, so cross-shop before committing. The toggle bar replaces almost every physical control, so spend time with it on a test drive.
- Top trim climbs to $74,990 plus on-roads.
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