Video Summary
Here's a summary of the video review of an electric car:- The car reviewed is the third generation of Mini’s largest offering, the Countryman.
- The starting price is just under £30,000, and can go to over £40,000.
- There is now an electric version available.
- The tested car has a 1.5L 3-cylinder turbocharged mild hybrid engine.
- A range-topping John Cooper Works model with a 2.0L, 300-horsepower engine exists.
- New exterior features include an octagonal grill and lozenge lights.
- The Mini is the biggest Countryman yet, at 6cm taller and 30cm longer.
- Wheels can be as large as 20 inches and are made from 70% secondary aluminum.
- The wheels are on Hankook S1 Evo3 tyres that rate 4.5 out of 5 in driver reviews.
- The tires are the winner of the best tire award for small SUVs by Driver Reviews customer awards.
- There is more interior space than ever.
- Rear seats can fold and slide to give either more space to passengers or more boot space.
- Boot is bigger than a VW Golf’s.
- The digital display is 24cm in diameter.
- Features a voice control system.
- The steering wheel has a lovely design of its strap.
- Features a newly designed toggle system.
- For the first time, there is a textile dashboard that uses recycled polyester.
- The vertical air vents and door handles are unique.
- Increased storage space.
- The car is fitted with semi-automated driving tech allowing you to remove your hands at up to 37mph.
- It has sensors and cameras all over.
- The car will parallel park.
- A coming app feature will allow remote exiting from parking spaces.
- There's 170 horsepower, with 0-62 happening in 8.3 seconds.
- The steering wheel is a whisker too chunky.
- Mini’s signature fairy tale charm remains to give every owner a happy ending.
