New Mini Countryman 2024 review (Countryman S SUV)
The new Mini Countryman is bigger, bolder, and better than ever!
Having arrived in Australia with the Countryman C, Countryman S and Countryman JCW petrol models touching down first, and the fully electric Mini Countryman E grades here by the end of 2024, there's a heap of choices for buyers.
In fact, that's the big thing about the new Countryman, which is all about customisation and configuration, with what seems like thousands of choices for customers in terms of variants, trims, colours and options.
The one tested here is the 2024 Mini Countryman S in Favoured trim, which looks amazing if you ask me. It's also practical, thoughtful, clever, comfortable, annnnnnnd a bit expensive.
But watch the review and tell me your thoughts on the range in the comments!
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00:00 Mini Countryman
00:24 Is it the right price?
02:44 What are the best alternatives?
04:16 Is it the right size?
05:28 Interior
12:08 Under the bonnet
13:21 Driving
16:56 Efficiency
17:55 Is it safe?
19:00 Ownership
19:51 Verdict
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I have test driven "Countryman C" a day before this was published. The ride was quite good than I expected. But the missing instrument cluster (speedometer, etc) is little strange to be honest. Anyway is it quite spacious and felt good to be inside. And the steering wheel is small compared to others and the indicator controller is located in the left hand side. Therefore I put the wipers few times when I wanted to turn the vehicle. Further the 360 camera and all sorts of sensors is quite helpful, but I haven't had much time to explore the OLED center console. Except for the critics I don't feel bad about this vehicle. Not too sure about the services and costs.
Did you order one ?
Absolutely number 25 on my list 🤪
Haha what’s number 26? 🙃
Interior looks great
X1's cute and more stylish little brother
I hear you!
but too stiff
I’m sick of people saying it’s not a Mini or look like a mini! First, this the the name . Second, when the original Countryman came out some folks said it died t look like a Mini. I love the Minis! All versions. I have a 2020 and am trading in the new 2025 model coming out. The changes made are awesome in my opinion.
The BMW mini is an interesting car, seems to drive well and is certainly more comfy than the original Mini (which I loved). I’m unsure about the screen, would have to see it directly to know if I like or don’t like it. An excellent review, thanks!
I love mini, having owed a 2016 F55 Cooper. But they are in fact an expensive toy for a niche market. You basically have to love their quirkiness to want one.
Nicely summarised. My partner and I have had three of them, and I concur! Hahaha
The C in Favour Grade is likely my next car
Nice pick!!!
I test drove this car at Mini Garage here in Brissie. For peace of mind, I have test drove this with the better half and a 4 year old. We did thoroughly check out the back seats, the comfort, the performance and the design. Yes, there is not instrument cluster but the heads up display is quite good. I am 6.2 and this car seemed pretty good in the second row too. We have also checked with interior detailers about the maintainability of the interiors and they said the interior is not real fabric and its all knitted. So a damp micro fiber cloth should be enough. Rearview mirror - not great Digital cluster - May need some getting used to. Its bit laggy but i think BMW has the same MINI os and its crap there too. May be an OS update Comfort - great Boot - pram and shopping bags! ride - Little bit firm but not neck breaking Steering - not a go kart anymore. Thats for a good reason. Light steering feel seats- excellent. Queenslanders - No ventilated seats for our humid climate ! panoramic sunroof is soo good. For my height, I still have like 5-10 cms space above my head. We finally ordered the S All 4 Favoured as Brissie roads are not that great and often there's slippery roads and hence we've opted that. For our situation this is a second car we have a workhorse in the name of cx-9 that does all the heavy lifting. We used motorscout to get good deals. Free and no fuss.
Nice, thanks for the detailed feedback!!
Awesome video! What's your take on the dashboard material? Can it be easily cleaned or maintained ?
Yes I would like to know the same as the material extends even on the door sides
@@888Manjulagorgeous Indian lady
@therightcar. Nice timing. I’m considering this or the Lexus LBX. Your thoughts?
I sat in the Lexus LBX - It felt like too much luggage stuffed in a 7kg check-on baggage. Space is compromised and I felt claustrophobic.
Interesting choice to have. The LBX is certainly compact, and if that's your primary objective, it wins. The Countryman is a better small family SUV, so for me, that's why I'd pick it.
Love this car, and it was on my purchase list to look at, but no spare tyre is a deal breaker for me, especially with interstate travel being part of my needs. Big miss for the brand not understanding the Australian market needs ☹️
Good looking SUV and practical while still being compact outside. I wish it ran a torque converter auto rather than a dual clutch, also BMW group's reliability and longevity has been patchy over the last 15 years... I hope this one is better.
I hear you. I guess you could just buy the EV!
40/20/40 rear split, be great if more brands offered this....
No spare tyre is deal breaker
It’s a shame isn’t it??
At least here in the USA, you can buy a space saver spare tire from MINI
In guessing Mini never envisaged an owner ever wanting to get their hands into the engine bay to do any maintenance 😂
Volvo EX30 or Mini Countryman EV in your opinion?
I’d want to drive the Countryman E before committing to spend the extra money; but as a dad, the kid-friendly factor of the Mini stands out. Directional vents, sliding seat, more boot space…
No spare wheel, that would be a problem for me😮😮🤔🤔 but I like minis
How many times did you change the wheel ? MINI gives you a 3 year road side assist anyway and a tyre repair kit too.
@@eminemme100 actually none😁😁😁 with run flats tyres I have😄😄
I can relate to that concern. My partner was driving the Mini we owned a few years ago and the run-flat DISINTEGRATED on her way to work. She had to get it towed, and it took a week for a new tyre to be sourced!
That is why you always keep a tire on layaway
What's that bloody horrible round thing in the middle of the dash ? EEEK.😊
Haha!😛
I wish they would stop calling it the Mini, the thing dwarfs the original and makes a mockery of the name.
Looks like a bloated Suzuki now
Hahaha *cannot be unseen*
1. Its not a real mini. It's not even small. 2. It's ugly. It looks like an expensive KbackwardsN (kia). 3. No spare tyre.. in aus?.. like wtf?.. dumbest idea on the planet. 4. why pay BMW service prices when you can just go buy a BMW? 5. Did they forget to put the centre caps on the wheels? The Tail lights are the coolest thing on the car. Shame you can't see them when your driving it.