2018 Mini Cooper Countryman review
Mini Cooper Countryman highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Optional hybrid
- Unique styling
- Great handling
Cons
- Limited cargo space
- Uncomfortable front seats
- Slow base engine
Mileage (EPA estimate)
20 city, 29 highway, 24 combined
Pricing for current inventory
(no current inventory)
Shop with your budget in mind
Mini styling, with optional hybrid
The 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman keeps the brand’s standout styling, while also adding lots of exciting features, including an available hybrid system and an available higher performance trim. No matter what Countryman you choose, you’ll have a functional backseat that fits kids and adults alike. There are tons of available features, ranging from genuine leather upholstery and heated leather seats, to a premium audio system and sports styling. With so many options, it’s easy to find the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman that’s right for you.
All Mini Cooper Countryman years
What is new for the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman?
- The Cooper Countryman is available in a new trim called the John Cooper Works.
- Cooper Countryman trims have been upgraded with Cloth Seats and Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control and Apple CarPlay features are now available as options on select trims.
- The S trim now comes with Manual Transmission as standard equipment.
2018 Mini Cooper Countryman trims
Base:
- 134-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Overhead Airbags
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Cruise Control
- Traction Control
- Leatherette Seats
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- View our Mini Cooper Countryman inventory
S:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 189-hp, 207-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Automatic Transmission
- View our Mini Cooper Countryman S inventory
ALL4:
- Includes all features available on the S
- Front Seat Heaters
- 4WD/AWD
- View our Mini Cooper Countryman ALL4 inventory
S ALL4:
- Includes all features available on the ALL4
- No significant upgrades found on the S ALL4
- View our Mini Cooper Countryman S ALL4 inventory
John Cooper Works:
- Includes all features available on the S ALL4
- 2.0L
- Cloth Seats
- Panoramic Sunroof
5 reasons to buy the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman
1. Unique styling
Whether you love the refined style of the British, or admire the Mini’s race-ready appearance, you’ll love the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman. The Countryman is unmistakably a mini, inside and out. The roof and mirrors have off-set colors, while racing stripes and other graphics are available. Inside, Mini’s distinct round dashboard center control panel.
2. Available hybrid
Even your carbon footprint can be mini when you choose a Countryman in the available Cooper S E trim. That trim comes standard with the 1.5L three-cylinder engine found on the base 2018 Countryman, paired with an electric motor. Combined, the hybrid system produces 221 hp.
3. Sports trim
If you think about rally cars every time you look at a Mini, you’ll want a 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman in the available John Cooper Works trim. This trim comes standard with the most powerful engine available on the 2018 Countryman: a 228-hp 2L turbocharged four-cylinder. A rear spoiler and adaptive sports suspension are available on this trim.
4. Winter ready
Whether you live in a cold, snowy climate or just like to visit one for ski trips, the 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman is ready. All-wheel drive is available on the Cooper and Cooper S trims, and standard on the John Cooper Works and Cooper S E (hybrid) trims. Heated mirrors and windshield wipers come standard on all models, while selecting all-wheel drive also gives you heated front seats.
5. Lots of features
The 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman offers lots of available features, in addition to all the perks above. If you love to let the sun shine on you, choose a Countryman with the available panoramic sunroof. To make your music sound its best, choose the available 12-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system.
Shop with your budget in mind
Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.6 out of 5
10 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 8 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 1 |
| 3 Stars | 0 |
| 2 Stars | 1 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Mini Cooper CountrymanMini Cooper Countryman features and specs
Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility
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
- Apple CarPlay
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Head Up Display
- Navigation System
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
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 39.9"/R 37.5"
Front tires
P225/55VR17
Rear tires
P225/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Manual 6
2018 Mini Cooper Countryman FAQ
The 2018 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 34 MPG Highway
- ALL4: 22 MPG City and 32 MPG Highway
- John Cooper Works ALL4: 20 MPG City and 29 MPG Highway
- S: 23 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 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman:
- John Cooper Works
- John Cooper Works ALL4
- Sunroof(s)
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Leatherette & Cloth
Research other vehicles
We hope you found this information helpful. This content is intended to inform and is not meant to indicate that a particular vehicle is currently available or recommended for you.
Statements of fuel economy or EV range are based on EPA and other third-party estimates for vehicles when new. Fuel economy and EV range will degrade with time and vary based on age, driving conditions, vehicle history, and other conditions. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
Unless otherwise noted, information related to featured vehicles comes from third-party sources, including manufacturer information. Product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of third-party entities. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by these entities. By clicking on any video links, you will be taken to a third-party site maintained by YouTube, Inc.
We make every effort to provide accurate information, but please verify before purchasing.