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2019 Mini Cooper Countryman review

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Mini Cooper Countryman highlights

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RepairPal reliability rating

Pros

  • Spacious backseat
  • Hybrid option
  • Great styling and handling

Cons

  • Uncomfortable front seats
  • Small cargo hold
  • Weak base engine

Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 30 highway, 24 combined

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Mini with many options

The 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman offers tons of options, allowing it to serve as a family-friendly car, a hybrid commuter, or a race-ready rally car. The 2019 Countryman is available in four models and three trims, any of which can be equipped with all-wheel drive. Luxury features, including leather upholstery, heated seating, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium audio system make the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman comfortable no matter which model you choose. A spacious back seat and standard roof racks mean the Countryman works for family adventures, despite its small size.

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What is new for the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman?

  • The Cooper Countryman is available in a variety of new trims, including the All4 Iconic, All4 Signature, Iconic, John Cooper Works A4 Signature, John Cooper Works ALL4 Iconic, S All4 Iconic, S All4 Signature, S Iconic, S Signature, and Signature.
  • The John Cooper Works trim has been discontinued for 2019.
  • Cooper Countryman trims have been upgraded with Power Seat(s), Head Up Display, Power Hatch/Deck Lid, CD Audio, Satellite Radio Ready, Harman Kardon Sound, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
  • Sunroof(s), Suede Seats, Leather & Suede Seats, and Full Roof Rack features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The ALL4 trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
  • The Base trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.
  • The S ALL4 trim now comes with Panoramic Sunroof as standard equipment.

2019 Mini Cooper Countryman trims

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Base:

Signature:

  • Includes all features available on the Base
  • 1.5L
  • Front Seat Heaters

Iconic:

  • Includes all features available on the Signature
  • Power Seats
  • Head Up Display
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Navigation System

S:

S Signature:

S Iconic:

  • Includes all features available on the S Signature
  • No significant upgrades found on the S Iconic

ALL4:

All4 Signature:

  • Includes all features available on the ALL4
  • No significant upgrades found on the All4 Signature

All4 Iconic:

  • Includes all features available on the All4 Signature
  • No significant upgrades found on the All4 Iconic

S ALL4:

S All4 Signature:

S All4 Iconic:

John Cooper Works A4 Signature:

  • Includes all features available on the S All4 Iconic
  • No significant upgrades found on the John Cooper Works A4 Signature

John Cooper Works ALL4 Iconic:

  • Includes all features available on the John Cooper Works A4 Signature
  • No significant upgrades found on the John Cooper Works ALL4 Iconic

5 reasons to buy the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman

1. Mini styling and handling 

Are you the type of person people stop to watch when you enter a room? If so, the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman will fit with and enhance your personal style. Flairs like available exterior racing stripes and Mini’s circular dashboard control panel make the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman feel exciting, even if you’re just driving to work or getting groceries.  

2. Sports trim 

Dream of life as a race car driver? You’ll love the sport touches available on the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman. The John Cooper Works trim comes standard with a 228-hp 2L turbocharged four-cylinder, sports seats, and cornering lights. A rear spoiler and adaptive sports suspension are available.  

3. Hybrid option 

Spend less time and money at the pump with a Countryman in the available Cooper S E trim. That trim comes standard with the 1.5L three-cylinder engine found on the base 2019 Countryman, paired with an electric motor that powers the back wheels. Combined, the hybrid system produces 221 hp. 

4. Ready for the cold 

Snowy drives to work or home from your favorite ski slopes are no problem in the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman. All-wheel drive is available on the Cooper and Cooper S models, and standard on the John Cooper Works and Cooper S E (hybrid) models. Heated mirrors and windshield wipers come standard on all models, while heated front seats are available.  

5. Hands-on driving 

You’ll feel in control when you’re behind the wheel of the 2019 Mini Cooper Countryman. The John Cooper Works and Cooper S E models offer various driving modes to match the conditions and your mood. In addition, the 2019 Countryman is one of the few subcompact SUVs that offer available manual transmission for a more hands-on driving experience.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.7 out of 5

9 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper Countryman an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper Countryman 25th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Mini Cooper Countryman features and specs

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Base 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Manual Transmission
  • Panoramic Sunroof

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.5L

Horsepower

134

Torque (ft-lbs)

162

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

16.1

Wheelbase

105.1"

Overall length

169.8"

Width

71.7"

Height

61.3"

Leg room

F 40.4"/R 37.6"

Head room

F 39.9"/R 37.5"

Front tires

P225/55VR17

Rear tires

P225/55VR17

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Manual 6

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