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Mini Countryman Crossover 1.6T Cooper S ALL4 4WD 5dr Review

For The Cooper S has the performance to give your Countryman some real razzle.

Against Very expensive to buy and run. The ride and refinement are disappointing, too.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

The Countryman isn't a great car in many ways, and this version is one of the worst.

What Car? readers say

3.625

Key facts

0–60mph: 7.9 secs
Top speed: 130 mph
Average mpg: 42.2
Tank range: 435 miles

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The full Mini Countryman review

Performance
3 out of 5 stars
A mixed bag
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Ride and steering both disappoint
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Petrols are smooth; diesels less so
Buying & Owning
4 out of 5 stars
Not cheap, but low running costs
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Feels solid, but some plasticky trim
Safety & Security
5 out of 5 stars
All the tools to keep you safe
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Dash is too fussy
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Great legroom or a big boot – not both
Equipment
4 out of 5 stars
Generous for a Mini

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

There are plenty of other choices to be made once you’ve chosen the Mini Countryman. First, you have to choose an engine. The One has 97bhp, the Cooper has 120bhp, and the turbocharged Cooper S has 181bhp. There are diesel versions, too – the One D has 89bhp and the Cooper D has 110bhp, while the SD has 141bhp. There’s even an outrageous 215bhp JCW hot hatch version. All things considered, though, we prefer the entry-level diesel.

The amount of kit you get will depend on your engine choice, but all versions come with air-conditioning, rear parking sensors, roof rails, Bluetooth and a DAB radio with a USB input. That’s not bad considering that Mini is often quite stingy with equipment.

Being a Mini, there are also has a dizzying range of options and accessories to choose from. We’d recommend that you take Mini up on their offer of the TLC servicing package. For a nominal, one-off fee, this takes care of all the costs from your first few services.