2024 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN #car_2024 #cooper #countryman

2024 MINI COOPER COUNTRYMAN #car_2024 #cooper #countryman

The 2024 edition retains its cheeky exterior styling and kitschy interior, which is fitted with high-quality materials. Power is supplied by turbocharged three- or four-cylinder engines with either front- or all-wheel drive, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain is also available. Compared to its smaller siblings, the Cooper Countryman is less fun to wield—and behind-the-wheel playfulness is one of the things that has made other modern Minis attractive.

There are few changes to the Cooper Countryman for the 2024 model year. The Signature Trim 2.0 is now available on the plug-in hybrid model. Additionally, the power tailgate, parking assistant, and active cruise control features become standard content for Iconic Trim 2.0 models.

The Countryman family includes three distinct powertrains. The base engine is a 134-hp turbocharged three-cylinder that lacks the power to move the crossover's 3300-plus pounds with any authority. The Cooper S has a more powerful 189-hp turbo-four, but it still doesn't provide the giddyap that we crave. The plug-in-hybrid model is the quickest non-JCW Countryman we've tested, but it's also the most expensive. Nonhybrid front-drive versions feature a snappy seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission; all-wheel-drive models receive an eight-speed automatic. The Countryman's stoic disposition isn't a bad thing; it's just different from the attitudes of other Minis, which are unreservedly playful. The plug-in hybrid's brake pedal has a long dead spot at the top of its travel, which takes some getting used to.

The most fuel-efficient Countryman is the plug-in-hybrid Cooper S E, which has a combined EPA rating of 73 MPGe. Among the nonhybrid models, the three-cylinder version is the thriftiest, earning up to 26 mpg city and 32 highway. The more powerful four-cylinder Cooper S achieves up to 23 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the freeway. On our 75-mph highway fuel-economy route, the Cooper S Countryman All4 returned a decent 32 mpg. For more information about the Countryman's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

The Countryman's interior showcases typical Mini design elements, such as an infotainment system set in a large circular housing in the center of the dash and toggle switches for controlling the interior lights, the ignition, and the standard stop-start system. There's a lot to like about the Countryman's cabin, which is assembled from high-quality materials and offers adequate passenger space. Back-seat riders will be comfortable on long trips, but you'll have to pay for the Convenience package if you want a center armrest. The cabin has a number of storage nooks, providing sufficient space for stashing personal items; however, the Countryman offers less cargo room than some smaller competitors. Mini makes up for that with a fair amount of underfloor storage space, but opting for the available spare tire takes up most of that.

The Countryman comes standard with a 6.5-inch screen for its infotainment system, and an 8.8-inch display with navigation and Apple CarPlay capability is available. Buyers can control the latter via touch inputs, a console-mounted dial, and voice commands.

While it comes standard with automated emergency braking the Countryman lacks some other common driver-assistance technology, namely blind-spot monitoring and lane keeping.

Key safety features include:
Standard forward-collision warning and automated emergency braking
Available adaptive cruise control
Available self-parking assist