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2022 Mini Cooper Countryman review

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Mini Cooper Countryman highlights

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Pros

  • Several engines to choose from
  • Retro style and playful personality
  • A good match for sporty drivers

Cons

  • Small cargo space
  • Firm ride quality
  • More expensive to own than some rivals

Mileage (EPA estimate)

23 city, 30 highway, 26 combined

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The 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman is a tiny SUV with a huge personality

Think of a Mini Cooper and you’re likely picturing the small hatchbacks from the 1960s or the new ones that pull heavily on nostalgia. There’s a good chance you’re beginning to crack a smile since they’re some of the most cheerful and zippy little cars on the market. As fun as they are, though, they come up well short when it comes to practicality.

The Mini Cooper Countryman addresses that shortcoming with its larger size. For 2022, it gains standard LED headlights, lane departure warning, and a new Boardwalk special-edition model. As a subcompact SUV, it’s similar in size to the Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Volkswagen Taos. It offers significantly more rear passenger and cargo space than the Mini hatchbacks. That said, it still can’t hold as much as its rivals.

What you get instead is a perky ride that is as fun to drive as it is to look at. Sure, it may not be as handy as others, but surely you've heard the saying about all work and no play?

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What is new for the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman?

  • Enhanced safety features now standard across all models
  • Introduction of a new infotainment system with improved connectivity options
  • New engine option available for better fuel efficiency
  • Upgraded interior materials for a more premium feel
  • Removal of the base model, simplifying the lineup

2022 Mini Cooper Countryman trims

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Base:

  • 136-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • Power Mirrors
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ALL4:

S ALL4:

John Cooper Works ALL4:

Oxford Edition:

What We Like

Good engine variety: The Mini Cooper Countryman offers four engine choices to satisfy a wide range of tastes and budgets. The base model comes with a 134-horsepower three-cylinder, the Cooper S upgrades to a 189-hp turbocharged four-cylinder, and the top John Cooper Works makes 301 hp. There’s also a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Cooper SE All4 model, which we review separately.

Fun personality: It’s difficult to look at a Mini Cooper and not feel yourself start to crack a smile. The unique retro styling pulls heavily from the beloved Minis from the 1960s and the larger Countryman simply gives you more to love. In addition to the recognizable shape and styling flourishes, the interior has plenty of classic touches to give it a distinct vibe.

Thrilling to drive: A Mini isn’t a Mini unless it delivers more thrills and joy than other vehicles. Sure, it looks fun, but it offers performance to match. The base model is thoroughly enjoyable for most drivers, while the Cooper S turns up overall performance to satisfy sportier drivers. At the top, the JCW is best suited to those with an unquenchable thirst for power and handling.

What Needs Improvement

Small cargo area: Sadly, not even the Mini Cooper Countryman can defy physics, at least when it comes to space. While we love the compact footprint that makes it fun to drive and easy to maneuver, cargo space suffers as a result. You can fit about 22 grocery bags (17.6 cubic feet) behind the rear seats, while other SUVs in the class have far more space, accommodating 20 to 24 cubic feet.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

1 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
Above Average

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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Mini Cooper Countryman features and specs

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S 4D Sport Utility 2WD

Standard Features

  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Windows
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Cruise Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Parking Sensors
  • Smart Key
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Auxiliary Audio Input

Optional Features

  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Head Up Display
  • Automated Parking
  • Smart Key
  • Leather Seats
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Navigation System
  • Android Auto

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

189

Torque (ft-lbs)

207

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

16.1

Wheelbase

105.1"

Overall length

169.7"

Width

71.7"

Height

61.3"

Leg room

F 40.4"/R 37.6"

Head room

F 40.5"/R 38.3"

Front tires

P225/50WR18

Rear tires

P225/50WR18

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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