IIHS Crash Test
Good
MPG (up to)
20 -27 City / 27 -32 HWY
Horsepower
134 -228
Seats
5
Front passenger 3/4 w/ wheels turned.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Anna N
Operates like a go- cart.
The way it hugs the rode. I also love the gas mileage. I love the sporty look, and the fact that I can fit my golf clubs.
accountCircle Denise R
The Mini Countryman is made by BMW. Most people do not know this fact.
My Mini Countryman is the best car I have ever had. It drives like a dream, so smooth! I love the features it has, like the sunroof. It is the perfect size to get enough wind and sun. It doesn't blow your hair everywhere. It is so easy to maneuver. Feels like you are gliding down the street.
accountCircle Victoria G
Mini with two babies everyday.
Very reliable. I like how both of my babies fit (two car seats) comfortably. I also like how it is small but enough room to handle everyday with two babies. I do have to say I have to fill up a lot more often than I did with my civic but like my cooper more than civic in many ways.
accountCircle Mary A
My mini countryman feels like a small car while driving but with the SUV size.
I love the unique features of the countryman. It seems more personalized while having a SUV type vehicle. It has a lot of space for a 'smaller' vehicle and can fit four adults plus a dog comfortably. It drives like a small car with no blind spots.
accountCircle Gloria P
Could be used as an advertisement we carry so much in it for long trips.
Much larger than expected. Very smooth. Stop feature at red lights. Good gas mileage. Comfortable seats that tilt in all directions. I also like that the back hatch opens be simply waving your foot and that you can drive without the key in ignition. Well worth the price.
accountCircle Jen H
PHEV is a fun little guy!
The mini PHEV has been very reliable and is fun to drive. It is surprisingly roomy and holds plenty for road trips. I would not recommend the PHEV as the distance on pure electric is only about 12-14 miles. The average mpg is about 37-38 and I charge it every night. When I purchased it, I was expecting more like 50-60 mpg. If you live close to work and do not drive much, this would improve significantly of course. Overall, fun little car.
accountCircle Nancy C
Cute and sporty with lots of room.
Looks great drives smooth small and has lots of legroom also can park any place because so small and has great windows lots of doors and can seats lots of people, pets and stuff. Can get in and out of traffic fast because so small.
accountCircle Deb S
Fun to drive and very dependable, car repairs are few but can be a little costly
Love my Mini Cooper countryman. Love the mini brand. I also have a mini cooper s that I have had since 2006, bought new, only has 87000 and love the car. They are fun to drive. I am hooked on mini coopers. Very reliable and safe car.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Timi-Lee Skingley
Car Incineration
Not a freaking chance in hell! I had my 2018 Cooper S Countryman in for scheduled service and told them about an engine issue: hesitation and lagging. They told me the car was "fine" after having it for 4 days. On my way back to Kamloops the engine caught fire. No warning lights...indications of overheating...nothing. If I had not pulled over there would've been a serious &/or deadly accident. BMW is refusing any and all responsibility for any manufacturers defects or service technician issues! Do not trust this company! Their claims of "valuing customer loyalty" is load of c**p. Someone is going to die because these muppets won't take ownership of their merchandise.
accountCircle Lisa L
Mini cooper vs mini countryman all 4.
I drove a regular mini cooper prior to purchasing the countryman all4. I like how my first mini took curves and was a quick little thing. The countryman has power but it is a larger vehicle. So I prefer the size of the smaller mini but the all wheel drive of the countryman. Other than that, the car is good.
accountCircle Alli L
Great mini cooper countryman for fun drive.
The mini cooper countryman is a fun sporty compact SUV to drive. However, it is not the most fuel efficient car. Also, you can only have synthetic oil changes which is more expensive. Parts are also more expensive. Also, they are not as many mechanics that have parts in stock when you need it.

MINI Countryman Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Cooper
134 HP 25-26 MPG 5 Seats
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Cooper S
189 HP 24-26 MPG 5 Seats
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Cooper S E
221 HP 27 MPG 5 Seats
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John Cooper Works
228 HP 24-25 MPG 5 Seats
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2018 MINI Countryman Owner Reviews

4.62
39 Reviews
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5 stars 74%
4 stars 18%
3 stars 5%
2 stars 0%
1 star 3%
accountCircle Amber S on April 30, 2021
The most fun car to drive!
I love my mini cooper countryman. It has been super reliable. It is such a fun car to drive and its super comfortable. There are a lot of great qualities about this car. The technology inside the newer ones are great and easy to use. The countryman offers a great amount of space for packing the car up and people being comfortable.
accountCircle Cindy L on April 6, 2021
Best car that is safe to drive and provide a great drive.
It is a small suv with lots of power. Seats 5 fully load with camera, heated seats, navigation, phone attachments. Service package for oil, brakes, engine services. Greatest gas mileage. Has great power, performance, leather seats, larger storage space.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Elyssa J.

This car drives smoothly, has a great interior with comfortable seats and easy to use functions. The heating and A/C systems are great and so is the Bluetooth for calls or listening to music. I have used the car for moving furniture and staging items for work and it is very spacious, though it may look small on the outside, it can hold a lot.

likeFilled Eleni M.

One of the biggest pros of the 2018 mini countryman is that it is a good size for my needs. Additionally, it has good mileage and economy options for longer drives. Finally, I like the included technology package/features that make communication easy in the car.

likeFilled Elyssa J.

The mini cooper s countryman all4 is extremely comfortable. Great modern features like driver assist and rear view camera as well as side mirror lighting to help at night and the lights brighten when you are making turns at night as well.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Elyssa J.

My old Mini had power side mirrors that would close automatically upon parking, that is a great asset and I wish this model had that. I also wish it had a CD player which is missing from this model as well.

dislikeFilled Eleni M.

It is slightly more expensive than I would like and there is no navigation system included. Overall, I am very happy with my current vehicle and when my lease is up on this car I am planning to return to the same company for a newer model of the countryman.

dislikeFilled Elyssa J.

No CD player, no navigation system in the model I have, bigger gas tank means a little more expensive when filling up. There is no touchscreen and would like air conditioned seats as well, not only heated.

Ranks #4 Compact SUV by Owners

The 2018 MINI Countryman has an average owner rating of 4.61 out of 5 which ranks it #4 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

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car
4.71
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Tie
car
4.69
4
Tie
car
4.62

Ranks #7 Compact SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2018 MINI Countryman has a combined MPG of 33 which ranks it #7 of 29 other Compact SUVs.

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46 MPG
2
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38 MPG
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Tie
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31 MPG

Is The 2018 MINI Countryman A Good Car?

Yes, it is a good cross between a car and SUV. I love the four wheel drive and how sporty/classy it looks
Erin L.
Definitely - I love my vehicle! It’s safe, fun to drive, reliable, has good gas mileage, and is an attractive car.
Caitlin W.

How Reliable Is The 2018 MINI Countryman?

I think it is reliable. I've read many articles how people that drive minis usually purchase them again even after an accident.
James R.
The Countryman is extremely reliable. This is my third vehicle from the Mini line, and I have never had any issues with any of them whatsoever.
Ana P.

Is The 2018 MINI Countryman A Good Value?

It costs in the mid $30,000s for mg model. I think it’s a little pricey but it is unique in style and features.
Fa A.
I was able to purchase the Countryman at an incredible value, below its market price. The vehicle is fully upgraded with all the options available, but yet only paid a small amount more than my last... Read More
Deborah R.

Safety & Reliability

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NHTSA Crash Test
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*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety