2017 Mini Cooper Countryman review
Mini Cooper Countryman highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Versatile back seat
- Unique styling
- Available AWD
Cons
- Uncomfortable front seats
- Small cargo hold
- Lackluster engine
Mileage (EPA estimate)
21 city, 31 highway, 24 combined
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Kid-friendly back seat with adult style
The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman captures the brand’s unique style, and marries it with a more spacious interior. The Countryman is family friendly thanks to a versatile back seat that makes connecting car seats easy. The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman isn’t only for families though. With sports-oriented options and luxury features including leather seats and a premium audio system, the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman is a vibrant city driver. Available all-wheel drive makes the 2017 Countryman a great choice in snowy climates.
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What is new for the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman?
- Cooper Countryman trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Rear View Camera, Smart Key, Front Seat Heaters, and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Parking, Cloth Seats, Head Up Display, Memory Seat(s), Power Seat(s), and Power Hatch/Deck Lid features are now available as options on select trims.
- The ALL4 trim now comes with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment.
- The Base trim now comes with Turbo Charged Engine as standard equipment.
5 reasons to buy the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman
1. Distinct styling
If you’re well-known for your style, you’ll love that the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman is full of the brand’s distinctive styling. The Countryman comes with a roof and mirrors that are different colors to the body style, and offers racing stripes and other exterior graphics. Inside, the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman has Mini’s distinctive circular design highlighting the infotainment system.
2. Luxury features
Your daily commute will be comfortable in the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman, thanks to the car’s many standard features. The Countryman comes with standard synthetic leather seats and a panoramic sunroof. Lots of other features, including a 12-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system, are available.
3. Cold weather ready
The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman is equipped for snowy roads and cold winter weather. All-wheel drive is available on both trims. Heated mirrors and windshield wipers come standard. The available Cold Weather package adds heated front seats.
4. Sports features
Channel your inner race car driver in the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman with available sports features. Sports seats and adaptive suspension dampers are standard on the Cooper S trim and available on the Cooper trim. A rear spoiler, manual transmission, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters are all available and add to the sporty feel of the Countryman.
5. Functional rear seat
The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman may be small, but it’s got plenty of space for your family and friends. The back seat has 37.6 inches of legroom, enough for teenagers or rear-facing car seats. The bench has a 40/20/40 folding system, so you can create the perfect balance between passenger and cargo space. The rear seat also reclines, making it easy to install car seats and keeping older kids comfortable on long drives.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper Countryman an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper Countryman 25th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
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Base 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Manual Transmission
- Overhead Airbags
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Run Flat Tires
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Alloy Wheels
- Automated Parking
- Automatic Transmission
- CD Audio
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Full Roof Rack
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Manual Transmission
- Memory Seat(s)
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Power Hatch/Deck Lid
- Power Seat(s)
- Rear Spoiler
- Run Flat Tires
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
134
Torque (ft-lbs)
162
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
16.1
Wheelbase
105.1"
Overall length
169.8"
Width
71.7"
Height
61.3"
Leg room
F 40.4"/R 37.6"
Head room
F 40.5"/R 38.3"
Front tires
P225/55VR17
Rear tires
P225/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2017 Mini Cooper Countryman FAQ
The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- S ALL4: 21 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
- Base: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- S: 23 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- ALL4: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
The Mini Cooper Countryman received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mini Cooper Countryman as 24 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
Here is what's new for the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman:
- Front Seat Heaters
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Smart Key
- Automated Parking
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