2027 MINI Countryman JCW ALL4 Signature Plus

The 2027 Mini Countryman is Mini's biggest vehicle. And it stands out among the throngs of compact SUVs as a distinctively styled, fun-to-drive utility wagon rich with nameplate history. At the core of the Countryman's personality is the soul of the smaller, nimbler two-door Mini Cooper. Three main versions are available: the standard S All4, the performance-oriented John Cooper Works version, and the all-electric SE All4. As compact SUVs go, every flavor of the Countryman is fairly athletic, especially the JCW and SE variants, which both offer more than 300 horsepower. Mini's broad range of customization options allows you to build a Countryman that perfectly suits your taste, with different colors, wheel sizes and designs, interior finishes, and a wide range of powertrains. But as you'll read in our test team's Expert Rating, you'll have to put up with some sacrifices in practicality and comfort if you decide the Countryman is for you.

The BMW X1 is a compelling alternative to the Cooper Countryman. While these two SUVs are mechanically related (BMW owns Mini), they target different buyers. You might like the X1 more if you want a more traditional take on the small luxury SUV experience without giving up on sporty performance. We like the X1's interior storage space better, too. If you want something bigger than either the X1 or Countryman but still distinctive, we recommend checking out the Mazda CX-50 fitted with its available turbocharged engine. 

We've had a Mini Countryman S All4 as part of our test team's One-Year Road Test evaluation program. This is where our editors live with a vehicle for a year and give you an in-depth look at the ownership experience. You can read about their findings on our Mini Countryman One-Year Road Test page. Note that while we tested a 2025 Countryman, nearly all of our observations apply to the 2027 vehicle as well.