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2020 Mini Countryman Review
byReese Counts
Vehicle Testing Editor
Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at Edmunds in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.Pros
- Exterior and interior design sets it apart from competitors
- Materials are higher-quality than in subcompact rivals
- Provides a fun driving experience
Cons
- Front seats are confining
- Cargo area is small
- Engines require premium fuel
What's new
- Cooper S E plug-in hybrid gets a larger battery with more range
- John Cooper Works performance model gets a significant bump in power
- New seven-speed automatic transmission for the Cooper
- Part of the second Countryman generation introduced for 2017
The second-gen Mini Countryman has been on sale for a few years, and Mini has given it a number of rolling updates and changes over the past few years. Now, for 2020, Mini is at it again. Major updates include a more powerful engine in the John Cooper Works performance model (now a stout 301 horsepower) and a larger battery in the Cooper S E plug-in hybrid that increases the all-electric range.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2020 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 4dr Wagon AWD (1.5L 3cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.62 per gallon for premium unleaded and $0.13 per kWh for electricity in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$146/mo
Countryman Cooper S E ALL4
vs
$201/mo
Avg. Compact Car
There's also a new seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that's standard in front-wheel-drive Cooper models. Yet Mini enthusiasts might be more keen on what's missing for 2020: a manual transmission. One is no longer available on any Countryman variant. We doubt many Countryman buyers got the manual in the past, but it was one element that helped the Countryman stand out compared to more mundane crossover SUVs.
Visually, the Countryman remains relatively unchanged, though new standard LED lighting gives the crossover a more premium look. The overall design is still distinctly Mini, with a clear connection to both current and classic Mini models. Mini has simplified the Countryman's extensive options list into trims and packages. It makes it easier to see what models come with which features, but shoppers looking to personalize their Countryman might be disappointed by the change.
The 2020 Countryman remains a relatively fun-to-drive crossover SUV, especially in John Cooper Works trim. It wins on charm and a premium feel that few other vehicles in this size or class can match. But the trade-offs — not a whole lot of cargo space and premium pricing — are significant.
What's it like to live with the Countryman?
The experts at Edmunds acquired a Mini Countryman and drove it more than 14,000 miles during a long-term test. The test vehicle was a plug-in Countryman S E Hybrid model, meaning it could run on electric power before switching to the gasoline engine. Editors praised its quick acceleration and entertaining handling. But it wasn't all smooth sailing.
One important note is that we tested a 2018 model, and the 2020 version has an upgraded battery that provides more EV-only range. Most of our observations still apply to the Countryman in general, though. Read our long-term Countryman test to see how the Countryman S E Hybrid fared before buying one for yourself.
Which Countryman does Edmunds recommend?
The Countryman isn't cheap, slotting somewhere between mainstream crossovers and luxury models from BMW, Audi and more. Mini has attempted to simplify its trims, but it's all still a bit confusing. The base model comes with a good amount of equipment, but we recommend stepping up to the Countryman Cooper S model to avoid the gutless turbocharged inline-three and the Signature trim to access its decent list of standard features.
2020 MINI Countryman models
The 2020 Mini Countryman is a sporty, fun alternative to the standard set of small crossovers and wagons. The Countryman earns its premium price tag by offering a healthy list of standard features. All four models — Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E — have similar feature content but are differentiated by the engines underhood. From there, buyers choose among three trim levels (Classic, Signature and Iconic) with an increasing number of features.