Used 2019 MINI Countryman Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2019 Countryman, so we've included reviews for other years of the Countryman since its last redesign.
Unique, classy, practical and fun
Bruce Bolen, 08/23/2017
updated 08/26/2019
2017 MINI Countryman Cooper S 4dr Wagon (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
24 of 27 people found this review helpful
It's an emotional car and a blast to drive. I knew when I ordered a Mini, it would likely have problems based on Mini's track record. The sales experience was dysmal; the dealer is 171 miles from my front door. I asked the salesman to pick us up at the airport nearest the dealer, 20 minutes away. He refused. We got lost on the city trolley system and asked the dealer receptionist to have someone pick us up, which they finally did. The salesman had all the paperwork wrong (after I'd given specific email information), and, after the third try and 1.5 hours we were on our way. At the first rest stop, my wife opened the passenger door and a trim piece fell in her lap. The second day, the infotainment system had long delays, there was static in the speakers and the navi froze. Later, the heads-up display developed a loud clicking noise while retracting, and the rear hatch would come open by itself when nobody was around the car. Mini USA was more than accommodating by providing a flatbed four two 342-mile round trips from my home to the dealer, one to diagnose the infotainment problem, and a second to make the repairs (after waiting nine weeks to get a new head unit). The service writer at the dealership who handled everything over this two-month period was also exceptional. I wanted a Mini Countryman really, really badly, so I have never waivered from loving the car right from the start. After owning over 35 new cars and reading every review known to man, I knew I wanted and loved the new Countryman. The car is economical, power is adequate, the paddle shifters are very intuitive to use, and the outstanding 8-speed auto is always in the gear you want. The steering is exceptional, the brakes very solid, and the sport seats are very comfortable. The standard sunroof in this car has less draft and minimal buffeting....better tan I've experienced in Mercs and BMW's. The suspension is very well sorted out, providing an outstanding ride/handling compromise. Overall MP g is 31 in mixed driving and 34 highway on mid-grade fuel. In spite of my horrific sales experience and all the electronic issues, I still highly recommend this delightful and wonderful car which is now 100% operational with 5,400 miles
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Looks great, fun to drive and high maintenance
Joseph Yeow, 04/23/2019
2017 MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
Fun comes with a price. In this case, high maintenance. I bought one with 19’ wheels and all the bells and whistles that include self park, nav, heads up display and upgraded audio. Not sure why but manufacture equipped the car with Summer high performance tires that left me with 2mm thread during 8k oil change. E-mailed Mini and they referred me back to dealer which provides no answer but saying that run flats don’t comes with mileage warranty. Other than that, the electrical unit on the instrument cluster keeps having issues where all lights would come on during drive. After resetting it for 3 times at a dealership, I gave up and let it be. Same with the foot kicking trunk lid where it’ll pop open when I get close to the car before kicking it. Problem solved after 2 visit. This is a great looking car with the drive of a bmw. However, time and money comes with that as a package so think twice before owning it. Did I mentioned replacing wearable parts like windshield wiper now requires buying the extra package?
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2000 mile review
Eric S, 11/28/2018
2019 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
25 of 31 people found this review helpful
So far, love this car. Quiet, sporty ride, great acceleration, awesome materials, comfortable seats. My commute suits this car with 12 miles round trip. Only complaints are grabby brakes (but you do get used to it) and could use a little more range on battery. Transition of battery to engine is seamless, you can hardly tell other than a boost in power. If you drive long distances, might as well get the non-hybrid model. Plug in is fine, like the pre-condition option. AWD is computer controlled, so slightly different than what I am used to, but so far, so good on my steep snow covered driveway. Backseat is comfortable. The selection for vents could use improvement-cycling through options is annoying. But, typically, it is set it and forget it. No problems with rear hatch and use the foot activation all the time. Sound system great. Since my commute is mostly short, my overall MPG since I bought the car (with some long road trips) is over 80 mpg - awesome. So far, plan to buy this car out at end of lease.
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Love my 2019 Mini Countryman SE All4 PHEV
WJF, 06/22/2021
2019 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Downsized to the Mini Countryman from my much larger SUV. Was not the largest SUV out there, but still difficult for me to park in lots and park in my garbage and get around it in the tight space. I wanted something smaller and the occasional mini I saw in my community really caught my eye. My husband was concerned about space, but was surprised that it wasn’t as small as he thought it would be. Have the carbon black Mini Yours interior and it is gorgeous, sporty, and very comfortable. Quiet when running on the electric motor on my short trips. Fun to drive with great get-up-and-go on the highway and love the sound of the combustion engine when it kicks in. Great rear camera, great visibility, and I love the app that lets me know that it is charged, where it located, status, and how many gallons of gas I have left. I love this car! The only downs I have found: do wish it got just a few more miles on the plug in; expensive to upgrade my electric panel to accommodate the more rapid charge I wanted, but I am glad I did. Charges in less than 2 hours. The brakes were grabby in the beginning, but I got use to it and now I brake more smoothly. Still haven’t taken the time to figure out how to make the infotainment center default to where I last had it. I am always having to adjust to it back to my music station and split screen. Love the drive, love the looks, great car. I have had many cars and this one is my favorite so far.
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First time Mini owner
Eric Scholz, 08/22/2018
2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Car performs better than spec - averaging 80 MPG (due to short commute, however). Drive is quiet, trans is smooth, acceleration is excellent. Love the Mini interior - has much more style than other comps. Materials are great. No rattles or squeaks so far. Roof rails/fold down seats come in handy. Plug in with 120v is fine for overnight. Havent needed 240v. Electric range is adequate, but would be nice to have 20-25 mile range. Beyond that on a hybrid seems like a waste of money/weight/resources (should be big enough for a round trip commute, road trips will use gas regardless). Only minor complaint: brakes are a little touchy at slow speed stops - could use a little more give - but can get used to it by feathering the pedal. Overall - 4.5 Star! Love this car...
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