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The 2025 Mini Countryman has an as-tested price of $43,300.The interior vibe is stylish and fun, including colorful stitching on the seats and an unusual fabric on the dashboard; there are concerns about the long-term durability of the fabric.
Door storage is great, with a sauce pocket, a large bottle holder, and a generous bin.
There is an unusual bin with a fabric pull that looks removable, but it is not.
A dedicated wireless phone charger is standard.
Standard leatherette seats look cool.
The headrest is intrusive for some. Seat comfort is otherwise great.
Power seats are a $1,000 standalone option, but come bundled in with Iconic trim.
Rear seats have ample room, and the recline function is generous. The central seat is comfortable and has a foot nook. The height makes getting in and out easy.
Cargo has 25 cubic feet with a large under-floor area.
The rear seats have a 40/20/40 split with adjustable recline, but a strap at the side must be pulled to drop seats.
There are three top tethers and lower anchors for car seats.
Neither NHTSA nor IIHS have rated the third generation Countryman yet, but it has a full suite of active driver assist technology, plus ten airbags.
The latest Countryman has a longer wheelbase, a wider track and it is bigger overall. The car has an octagonal grill up front.
It is highly customizable with different wheel choices, trim in silver or black, and nine body colors.
The outside door handles are the same as those on the BMW i5.
0-60mph in 3.7 seconds.
It has a firm but not chattery ride, comfortable enough for commuting. There is an occasional buzz when the shade is open on the glass roof. Steering is locked in, but it wanders a little. A little "tram-lining" occurs.
Electronic intervention during hard driving feels unnatural. There's no manual transmission option.
An undeniable strength of the new Countryman is the full throttle acceleration.
The steering feels great, and it is super thick, especially for smaller hands.
The nine point four inch OLED screen infotainment system can be puzzling to operate at first but it has excellent brightness.
There are shortcuts at the bottom and most of the HVAC controls are on the screen, making it harder to use while driving. It does come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.
The car’s “trail mode” is useless, only making a small change to the screen. The car is now all-wheel drive and the power has increased.
The new Countryman is all-new from the ground up. A car reviewer approves of the styling, but notes the logo is anchored on size, which may prove a real challenge for them. The reviewer found it pleasing to drive.
A Signature Plus trim is recommended at $38,900, which includes heated front seats, dynamic cruise control, dual zone climate control, power lift gate, and smart key access.
