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The $51,145 crossover comes with a round display and has an estimated range of 212 miles per charge.

People often love to dislike Mini for various reasons. While some criticisms might be valid, the post-2003 Cooper gained fame as a tiny high-performance car but was also humorously referred to as quite problematic to own. Many fans hoped Mini would address issues with reliability. They somewhat improved their standing in this regard, yet they mainly concentrated on diversifying into other models like the larger Countryman. Since its debut in 2010, this compact SUV has taken much of the flak for Miniโ€™s challenges.

For the last 15 years, every car lover has been asking, ‘That isn’t really a Mini; why are they making such an unexciting crossover?’

In 2025, the Countryman returns and is larger than ever before.
The gasoline-driven S model has returned, yet our main focus is on the fully electric SE version. While I wonโ€™t justify the vehicleโ€™s dimensions as they somewhat contradict the essence of what defines a Mini, I feel these discussions have become rather repetitive lately.
The Countryman is a component of BMW Groupโ€™s strategy to vie for dominance in the international electric vehicle marketplace.
This event also signals the beginning of a rebirth for Mini, a brand that has faced declining sales and uncertainties regarding its role within BMW’s overall plan and the broader automotive market.

Photo by: Kevin Williams/InsideEVs

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, sourced from a modest 64.6 kWh (actual useable) battery capacity. The vehicle boasts an EPA-estimated range of 212 miles. If you want to acquire a Countryman SE similar to the one featured here over the coming week, be prepared to shell out $51,145.

In theory, these figures seem somewhat underwhelming. In the coming week, my objective is to determine whether the Countryman SE exceeds its individual components’ capabilities. The vehicle comes equipped with Miniโ€™s latest user interface featuring a round OLED display. My question remains: Is this setup impressive? Alternatively, should Mini consider calling it quits?

Photo by: Kevin Williams/InsideEVs

What information do you seek regarding the 2025 Mini Cooper SE Countryman? Share your thoughts in the comments section, or drop me an email at
kevin.williams@insideevs.com
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