2011 MINI Countryman Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

Great car up until 100, 000 miles. Oil leaks started, but then again it is a BMW engine. It does creak and rattle a lot but the interior is not anything to write home about either. However the driving experience the car gives is amazing. Handles very well and is a lot of fun.

It did have a part that was recalled when I bought it, got that replaced and found out there was a coolant leak, which was fixed by the dealer, carmax. Since then the car has been wonderful, the check engine light comes on and turns off every so often, but I love the car it is super fun to drive.

Minis are amazing cars that allow you to customize almost every feature, down to the smallest detail.

There is a few issues with oil leaking or burning but I just refill it and it's fine but I love how it drives, how it looks etc... I also really like how well it does on gas, I used to have a jeep and it was terrible I'd spend 50 dollars to fill it up, now I spend less than 20.

It drives really smooth, and really quiet! The interior is a lot more spacious than you'd expect from a car that small. All my passengers comment on how comfortable the seats are. All the little details are really nice, like the little light that comes on under your door when you open it, and the rainbow colors you can select for your interior lighting. The warning chime is also a pleasant reminder, not a nerve-grinding bell. The sound system is also very nice. It has a wide range for volume and the bass sounds great! I like the on-wheel controls too, which is very helpful because mine is a manual transmission. The air conditioning system is also very quiet, and very efficient. You can only set it in 2 degree increments, which is a little strange, but works great otherwise. I have had some early issues with the fuel pump, and fuel sensor. I have also had to have the transfer case replace at ~60k miles, which my mechanic said is "pretty normal" on the Mini Cooper countryman all-4 models. My primary complaint is the lack of cupholders! The two cupholders in the driver's center console are not a normal size, so most cups will not fit. None of my travel mugs will fit, and forget about fast food or coffee cups. They are also very "stiff" and have these spring loaded fins that guarantee your cup will get crushed trying to put it in. There are no cupholders in the back seat which passengers complain about a lot.

The car is amazing, it has a great sound system, the drive is smooth, the gears are perfectly separated and go in really smoothly. The sensor for the windshield wipers is great. It is gas friendly and the fact that it is an all wheel-drive is an amazing feature.

It is fun to drive. It is quick. It has been very reliable. I have had to change my tire once but it has run flat tires so I never had to worry that I would get stuck anywhere. It is very comfortable. I have a small build and this car is a perfect size for me. I also love its seat warmers. I have an interior light package. It has many options for colors and can also slowly change colors. The colors appear in all 4 doors and in the front and back consoles. The cup holder in the back is attached to the middle console and sometimes gets knocked around and pops off. I wish there were more solid cup holders in the back. I love my car!

I have run into very few problems with the mini cooper countryman, and I have a 2011 model. The check engine light, at least on my car, comes on somewhat frequently and requires attention, but that is the only significant issue that I can really think of. My car is also a manual transmission, and I have run into very few issues with that type of transmission in the mini cooper countryman.