2024 MINI Cooper Countryman - Small Marvelous Crossover SUV!

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2024 Mini Countryman review

The Mini Countryman is now available with an electric powertrain for the first time ever. In SE ALL4 guise it's a proper sleeper.

Pros
Flashy interior tech
More affordable than iX1
Plenty of power

Cons
Laggy infotainment
Some cheaper interior plastics
Can feel heavy

Mini‘s largest vehicle has grown again and is now available in all-electric form.

The new-generation 2024 Mini Countryman is hotly anticipated and ushers in a new design language for the company – one that completely ditches leather products and chrome finishes.

Compared to the previous-generation model, the Mini Countryman is now 13cm longer and 6cm taller. This is claimed to allow for more “passenger comfort and versatility”.

There’s also a new 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen infotainment system running the company’s new Android-based Mini Operating System 9, which offers features like ‘Experience’ modes, a voice assistant, as well wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto among others.

As part of the international media launch in Portugal, we had the opportunity to briefly sample the flagship all-electric Mini Countryman SE All4 – due to launch locally around mid-year.

How much does the Mini Countryman cost?

There are myriad Countryman variants available. On test here is the flagship, the all-electric 2024 Mini Countryman SE All4 in Favoured trim.

2024 Mini Countryman pricing:

Mini Countryman C

Core: $49,990
Classic: $52,990
Favoured: $55,990

Mini Countryman S All4

Classic: $58,990
Favoured: $61,990
JCW Sport: $63,990

Mini Countryman E

Core: $64,990
Classic: $67,990
Favoured: $70,990

Mini Countryman JCW ALL4

Core: $67,990
Classic: $70,990
Favoured: $73,990

Mini Countryman SE ALL4

Classic: $72,990
Favoured: $75,990
JCW Sport: $77,990

Prices exclude on-road costs

What is the Mini Countryman like on the inside?

Walking up to the new Mini Countryman SE there’s a clear sense of presence. The crossover does look quite large, though surprisingly somehow it still looks like a Mini.

You’re able to choose from three different exterior lighting signatures for the headlights and tail lights. These include Classic, Favoured and John Cooper Works (JCW).

The configurable exterior lighting signatures are cool because it allows you to customise your vehicle to your liking, but ultimately after a while it starts to lose its novelty value.

Thanks in part to the sought-after higher ride height, hopping in and out of the new Countryman is really easy. You don’t need to hop up or down but rather pivot sideways which is easy on your hips.

Once you’re inside you’re presented with a set of beautiful-looking faux leather seats that are finished in a warm brown colour. They feature a number of perforated sections which is handy for ventilation, although the seats don’t actually have a cooling function.

[markwagner]

I owned a 2006 Cooper S.
Brand new It was fun. In the 45k miles I put on it in 8 years. I had to replace 18 tires on it (never wore any of them out) a clutch, thermostat 2 wheels and the panoramic sunroof.

[titoottaviani]

È a dir poco meraviglioso straordinariamente bello

[da_great_mogul]

Is this Chili Red? It looks a lot darker in the video.

[MikeLego]

Great exterior design. Not so sure about the interior

[islandknight]

The dash may be deal breaker for me. … Just one round screen in the middle. WTF?!? 🤔

[abood-gcfx]

اتمنى اشوف هوانداي سنتافي ٢٠٢٤ بعدستكم👍

[jingjinli]

the new Minis are being not so "mini" any more, giving up all the circle stuff may be a failure on exterior design, a bit disappointed as a Mini fan. I am currently driving a 2022 jcw clubman, previously owned a PH countryman as well.

[BH_London]

The brand is called ‘MINI’ not ‘MINI Cooper’

[decoupling]

미니의 헤리티지 동글동글한 이미지를 버려서 그런지 뭔가 어색하고 이상하다.