What Is the 2024 Mini Countryman?
The 2024 Mini Countryman and SE Countryman plug-in hybrid are five-seat subcompact SUVs. While they’re Mini’s biggest vehicles, their small(ish) proportions make them easy to drive and able to squeeze into tight parking spots. A 134-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder is the base engine, while S trims have a 189-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. Sitting atop the range is the performance-oriented John Cooper Works, which is motivated by a punchy 301-hp, turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The most fuel-efficient version is the 221-hp SE Countryman plug-in hybrid, which brings an EPA-estimated 18 miles of electric-only range. Rivals to the Countryman include luxury and mainstream models such as the BMW X1, Mazda CX-30, Volkswagen Taos and Volvo XC40.
What’s New on the 2024 Mini Countryman?
The Countryman rolls into the 2024 model year with only some minor trim and options reshuffling.
What Features in the 2024 Mini Countryman Are Most Important?
Standard features include:
- 8.8-inch infotainment screen
- Apple CarPlay
- Satellite radio
- One USB port
- Panoramic moonroof
- All-season run-flat tires
- Six-speaker audio system
- Lane departure warning
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
- Automatic high-beam headlights
Available features include:
- Leather upholstery
- All-wheel drive
- Navigation
- Premium audio system
- Head-up instrument display
- Power front seats
- Wireless device charging
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Heated front seats
- Heated steering wheel
- Keyless entry and ignition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability
Should I Buy the 2024 Mini Countryman?
The Countryman is a fun and quirky choice in a vehicle segment known for practicality. It’s not quite as thrilling to drive as Mini’s smaller cars, but its handling is sharp and the ride is definitely on the sportier side of the spectrum; it might be too firm for some SUV shoppers. While the base turbo three-cylinder engine lacks sizzle, opting for one of the available turbo fours ups performance without significantly compromising fuel economy. The Countryman can get expensive, however, with upper trims veering into luxury SUV pricing territory.
