Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review of the electric car:- This is the Countryman's third generation and the first to have an all-electric variant.
- The Countryman has become bigger.
- The new size accommodates the smaller Aceman SUV into Mini's lineup.
- The price of the E Core is $64,990 while the SE JCW Sport is $77,990.
- Standard gear is solid, offering sports seats, steering wheel, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless phone charging, a heads-up display, an automatic tailgate with kick function, and digital radio.
- A heated steering wheel is standard across the range, but heated seats are only standard on the higher grades.
- It has more wheelbase than previous generations, adding to interior space.
- The interior features more modern styling, and it retains a distinct "Mini" vibe.
- Reclaimed materials are used, especially in the woven fabric on the dash and doors.
- The car's 9.5-inch circular OLED screen dominates the dash.
- It includes settings for the car's various experiences or moods, which affect the EV's sound and interior lighting.
- There's no spare wheel but a tire repair kit.
- With all seats in place, there is 460 liters of storage. With rear seats lowered there is 1450 liters of storage.
- The E has 150 kilowatts and 250 Nm of torque. The SE has 230 kilowatts and 494 Nm of torque.
- The single motor E does 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds and with the dual motor SE, 0 to 100 km/h is done in 5.6 seconds.
- Range for the E is 462 kilometers; range for the SE is 432 kilometers.
- A DC fast charger, going from 10 to 80% full, will take 29 minutes.
- The tested Countryman SE provides a fun driving experience.
- Mini has also recalibrated the steering for this vehicle, and the tester felt the grip on the road on the All4 version was superb.
- The ride quality has improved and it has sharp turning and strong brakes.
- Included driver aids are the adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, a lane change warning with blind spot monitors, and a steering and lane control assist system.
- It offers a five-year warranty.
