The $51,145 crossover includes a round display and has an estimated range of up to 212 miles per charge.
Many people enjoy disliking Mini for various reasons. While some criticisms may be valid, the post-2003 Cooper is often recognized as a little hot rod yet humorously seen as quite problematic to own. Certain fans have called for Mini to enhance its image regarding dependability. To address this somewhat, they’ve largely concentrated instead on diversifying their lineup with models like the not-so-mini Countryman. Since its debut in 2010, this compact SUV has borne the brunt of Mini’s quality issues.
For the last 15 years, every car lover has been asking, ‘That’s not a Mini; why are they making such an ordinary SUV?’
In 2025, the Countryman returns and is larger than ever before.
The gasoline-driven S model has returned, however, our main focus is now on the entirely electric SE version. While I won’t justify the vehicle’s dimensions as they somewhat contradict the essence of what defines a Mini, I feel these discussions have become slightly overdone in recent times.
The Countryman is a component of BMW Group’s strategy to vie for dominance in the international electric vehicle market.
This development also signals the beginning of a revival for Mini, a brand that has faced declining sales and uncertainty regarding its position within BMW’s overall plan and the broader automotive marketplace.
Beneath the surface, the Countryman SE is a petite electric SUV comparable in size to the BMW X1. It draws power from a twin motor configuration delivering 308 horsepower to all four wheels, supplied by a modest 64.6 kWh (usable) battery pack. The vehicle boasts an EPA-estimated range of 212 miles. If you wish to acquire a Countryman SE similar to the one featured here for the upcoming week, be prepared to shell out $51,145.
In theory, these figures may seem somewhat underwhelming. In the coming week, my objective is to determine whether the Countryman SE exceeds expectations beyond just its specifications. The vehicle comes equipped with Mini’s latest user interface featuring a round OLED display. My question remains: Is this setup impressive enough, or ought Mini consider calling it quits?
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