MINI Countryman review: Is it too big?

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It's the biggest you can buy, and Mat's about to see if this SUV-like can take on other crossovers such as the Audi Q2 or BMW X1!

For beginners, let's check out the design. This vehicle is distinctly a MINI from whatever angle you look at it. From the front, the car looks a lot more modern-day compared to the previous edition, and with the JCW edition we have here, there are a number of chequered flag motifs along with numerous JCW badges. Along the side alloy wheels increase to 20-inches, and being a MINI there's great deals of customisation readily available, such as the option to choose two-tone paint. At the back, absolutely nothing significantly sticks out, although this JCW edition does come with an incorporated spoiler and quad tailpipes!

On the inside, the modified Compatriot interior is seriously nice. The highlight is a new big circular infotainment screen in the centre of the dash, which is very bright and vibrant. Regrettably, though, the system can be a little bit laggy. There are a couple of physical buttons and toggle switches set underneath the screen, although many performance is managed through the touchscreen. Fabric products decorate the doors and dash, while there's likewise a small heads-up screen available.

There are several various engines available. The variety starts with a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo fuel that can provide 170hp and includes front-wheel drive. There's likewise a 2-litre turbo fuel, which in the S provides 218hp, and in the JCW puts down 300hp. Both these editions feature all-wheel drive. There are likewise two electrical editions to select from. The single motor can put down 201hp, while the double motor edition provides 302hp.

The Compatriot range begins with around ₤ 30,000, increasing to around ₤ 45,000 for the JCW edition. But is it worth it? Stick with Mat to see on your own!

Chapters
00:00 Lights
00:40 Design
01:43 Rate
02:03 Interior
04:34 Rear seats
06:28 Boot
07:54 Frustrating Features
09:39 Great Features
12:29 Engines
13:25 Town Driving
15:09 Freeway Driving
16:05 Back Road Driving
16:58 0-60mph
17:25 Decision

Comments

69 responses to “MINI Countryman review: Is it too big?”

  1. @agsproductions4303 Avatar
    @agsproductions4303

    Oooh the new Maxi Countryman

    1. @iPhonenaire Avatar
      @iPhonenaire

      Owned by BMW 😅

    2. @hardywoodaway9912 Avatar
      @hardywoodaway9912

      the opposite would be maxi and not macro

    3. @agsproductions4303 Avatar
      @agsproductions4303

      @@hardywoodaway9912 Ah, I didn’t know that
      Thanks for the feedback

    4. @user-wh7bm3iv2t Avatar
      @user-wh7bm3iv2t

      Busman 😉

    5. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      @@iPhonenaire why they copying thew Swift

  2. @prayasdash Avatar
    @prayasdash

    No way it looks exactly like a swift.

    1. @nmajer4152 Avatar
      @nmajer4152

      not just me then

    2.  Avatar
      Anonymous

      literally just came here to say it

    3. @adamdev3069 Avatar
      @adamdev3069

      Lmao

    4. @jayaraut8034 Avatar
      @jayaraut8034

      I thought it was the new swift

    5. @sonoutlawuk Avatar
      @sonoutlawuk

      Thts what I thought at first glance

  3. @maws Avatar
    @maws

    Definitely “Mini” by American standards

  4. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

    Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/-Change-Your-Car-1909

    1. @Jaçkie528-v9d Avatar
      @Jaçkie528-v9d

      Please race the Audi R8GT vs BMW M5cs

    2. @danielshinerock1526 Avatar
      @danielshinerock1526

      Of course.

    3. @Антон-э2е Avatar
      @Антон-э2е

      Ну, не какуля? Нет?

    4. @BrandonStorseth-e1s Avatar
      @BrandonStorseth-e1s

      ❤.

    5. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Or 2024 Mini Countryman S vs Integra Touring Car,​@@Jaçkie528-v9d

  5. @michelbruns Avatar
    @michelbruns

    he always says “its a bit laggy” shows the screen being perfectly fluid, and other times “its super fluid and fast” and shows the screen reacting with a 3 sec delay or similar

    1. @StephenButlerOne Avatar
      @StephenButlerOne

      ​@@cvd1he uses a Samsung fold.

    2. @just_me_who_else Avatar
      @just_me_who_else

      @@michelbruns Mat says “can be” not “is”

    3. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      he gets paid for certain German brands

    4. @benpeters-brown5317 Avatar
      @benpeters-brown5317

      But he defo doesn’t get sponsored by brands 😉

    5. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@StephenButlerOnewhat is Samsung fold btw?

  6. @Cam_Wight Avatar
    @Cam_Wight

    New Minis feel so cheap inside, and look so Chinese on the outside. Sad to see

    1. @shadevelt Avatar
      @shadevelt

      finallly someoen said it

  7. @lptomtom Avatar
    @lptomtom

    The AC controls are dangerous at this point, I can’t believe this is legal

    1. @BullyBoxer Avatar
      @BullyBoxer

      Loads of new cars the same.
      I’ve got a brand new Mercedes E class that has the aircon/heating controls in the large screen , it’s annoying and it’s dangerous if you ask me .

    2. @trader548 Avatar
      @trader548

      Won’t be long before Elon puts the steering into the touchscreen. Mad and dangerously distracting to put driver controls into a touchscreen. Safety agencies are all asleep.

    3. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      its a German and French trend

    4. @lucasroper46 Avatar
      @lucasroper46

      @@hassyg4083 Not really. Tesla, an American company, started it. The rest just decided to follow.

    5. @yissibiiyte Avatar
      @yissibiiyte

      ​@@lucasroper46Tesla proved that if you market cost-cutting as “minimalist” fools will actually fall for it. So obviously everyone will copy to save money.

  8. @captain_context9991 Avatar
    @captain_context9991

    Look closely at 0:22 Just look how THICK this Mini is compared to that other car that it meets. Minis are HUGE now.

    1. @lucasroper46 Avatar
      @lucasroper46

      That’s because it’s a Countryman. They have always been big. Buy a Cooper if you want a small car, which is what I will be doing.

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      The 2024 Mini Countryman also weighed 1298kgs.

    3. @hybridstoatdragon Avatar
      @hybridstoatdragon

      Lmfao

    4. @oggyoggy1299 Avatar
      @oggyoggy1299

      @@lucasroper46
      They’re okay for a chick.

    5. @lucasroper46 Avatar
      @lucasroper46

      @@oggyoggy1299 Didn’t realise birds could drive cars.

  9. @n8n8n8n Avatar
    @n8n8n8n

    That dashboard fabric material looks like a rip off from Dacia… Why does this interior looks SOOO cheap? This car is very expensive. Too expensive for that.

    1. @12point131 Avatar
      @12point131

      Yes, so much plastic!

    2. @wimcalant8425 Avatar
      @wimcalant8425

      Interior on this gen is really spec down. I went seeing it a the mini dealer at sales launch. Almost no soft touch materials any more. The cloth on the dash is not looking so great in reality. The sat nav screen is really a gimmick. Yeah like in other modern BMW. Should be forbidden. One thing that has not been specced down is the price. My god easy plus 50.000 eur for the s version. And yes this does not feel like a mini anymore it’s too big honestly said.

    3. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@12point131even 1970 Plymouth Cuda muscle car has less plastics than 2024 Mini Countryman.

    4. @benfinesilver2250 Avatar
      @benfinesilver2250

      A huge amount of money TT for something that looks crappy inside and out. Dud.

    5. @liampaulmcguinness Avatar
      @liampaulmcguinness

      …and good luck when the wiring harness melts at 80,000kms or the crank shaft breaks. Such good quality…. Not

  10. @Evergreensands Avatar
    @Evergreensands

    £45K for a mini..? No wonder car manufacturers aren’t selling cars

    1. @hanro7430 Avatar
      @hanro7430

      Its the top of the range sport version. It starts much cheaper. Watch the video

    2. @yissibiiyte Avatar
      @yissibiiyte

      Not to mention that it has a cheaper interior than a Dacia Sandero despite being 3× the price

    3. @kevinhutchison3922 Avatar
      @kevinhutchison3922

      ​@hanro7430 even the cheapest one is 30k…….for a mini??? Nah they can keep it.

    4. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      it looks like a Swift you can buy a new Swift for around 18k. 45k is German brand price lol

    5. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@hanro7430well this is supposed to be next gen Range Rover Sport…

  11. @macsloc4548 Avatar
    @macsloc4548

    Suzuki Swift + Random SsanYong = new Mini Countryman 🙂

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Or Swift + Mercury Cougar + Toyota Vitz to be precise.

    2. @oreotheironman8916 Avatar
      @oreotheironman8916

      Yea true

  12. @helderfmachado Avatar
    @helderfmachado

    If you know how to use the auto on the AC, you rarely need to use any buttons

  13. @sooofancier Avatar
    @sooofancier

    This car represents everything wrong with cars today.

    1. @LIONtib Avatar
      @LIONtib

      How so?

  14. @noel7187 Avatar
    @noel7187

    those false pops and bangs are revolting LOL

    1. @peterhollings309 Avatar
      @peterhollings309

      And totally pointless

    2. @Paul-mt8sy Avatar
      @Paul-mt8sy

      Sound like bongos!

  15. @scottemac75 Avatar
    @scottemac75

    How pathetic that anyone would want to delude themselves by having fake pops n bangs. Plus it sounds more like popcorn than a sporty engine note

  16. @frostyyy6823 Avatar
    @frostyyy6823

    “It’s a quirky, useful interior” that’s a bit of an overstatement right there tbh

  17. @cabottaxi Avatar
    @cabottaxi

    Far too big. Should have called it the Maxi. £45,700 for a JCW mini is just plain mad.

  18. @gabrielmako Avatar
    @gabrielmako

    Having driven one as a loaner while my last gen JCW countryman was getting worked on, this car is awful. It’s been completely immasculated. My Mini now is unfortunately the last Mini I will own.

  19. @o_o-_-8639 Avatar
    @o_o-_-8639

    I have the previous generation Countryman and let me tell you that it feels and it’s much better than this one.
    The old one feels much more robust and solid, it has also many more refined Interior materials, the door sound solid when closing and the gearbox being a torque converter one is smooth and reliable, it is a composed car for being an suv and very very spacious for its size. The new Countryman feels cheap, it’s really too big to replace the previous gen, it’s missing physical controls, better materials, sound insulation and perhaps a powerful but economical Diesel or a hybrid because those petrol are damn thirsty!
    Also Matt do you really think that those pops and bangs sounds any good? To me they sound like someone farting in a can. 😂

    1. @panoschimarios4639 Avatar
      @panoschimarios4639

      Totally agree

  20. @NataliaCasper-l7j Avatar
    @NataliaCasper-l7j

    It looks like a lego technic set

    1. @cbotten106 Avatar
      @cbotten106

      Yeah, I’m sure that is in the cards (blocks?) at some point. That they are apparently letting Lego do the design work now is quite surprising.

    2. @elcrackengaitos_bs4804 Avatar
      @elcrackengaitos_bs4804

      it looks actually worse

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