The all new MINI Countryman is bigger and more expensive than ever. But the technical data tells a story of a car that is much more capable with more performance and surpassingly good range (on EV version). Is it enough? Let’s look at the data.
The first thing that jumped out to us looking at the data is the curb weight. It’s up as we anticipated but (also as we predicted) not as much as you’d think given the size dan equipment increase. For instance the F60 2023 JCW Countryman weighs 3,688 lbs. Compare that to the all new U25 JCW Countryman at 3,825 lbs and you have only a 137 lbs difference. That’s likely due to the various weight savings measures that BMW built into the new FAAR platform including extensive use of aluminum and lighter steel.
Another area that surprised us was that the ICE powered JCW Countryman is not a mild-hybrid. The C has a 155 hp three cylinder coupled with a 19 hp electric engine. That combines to produce 167 hp with 206 lb or torque. The S (which we don’t have all the data on yet) has the same combo making 241 hp. However why does 19 hp and 155 hp not equal more than the 167 hp listed on the Countryman C? We’ll get that answer from MINI soon.
Countryman Model | Countryman E (EV) | Countryman SE (EV) | Countryman C (ICE) | Countryman S (ICE) | JCW (ICE) |
Power | 204 hp | 313 hp | 167 hp | 241 hp | 300 hp |
Torque | TBD | TBD | 206 lb | 295 lb | 295 lb |
Transmission | 1 Speed | 1 Speed | 7 speed DCT | 7 speed DCT | 7 speed DCT |
Drivetrain | front-wheel | all-wheel | front-wheel | all-wheel | all-wheel |
Powertrain type | electric | electric | petrol | petrol | petrol |
Cylinders | n/a | n/a | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Displacement | n/a | n/a | 1499 | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Power | N/A | N/A | 156 hp / 4700 – 6500 | TBD | 313 hp |
Engine Torque | N/A | N/A | 177 hp / 4700 – 6500 | TBD | 295 lb |
Electric Power | 204 hp | 313 hp | 19 hp | 19 hp | N/A |
Electric Torque | TBD | TBD | 55 lb | TBD | N/A |
Electric Range (WLTP) | 287 miles | 270 miles | N/A | N/A | N/A |
0-60 mph | TBD | TBD | 8.3 | TBD | 5.4 |
Maximum speed | 105 mph | 112 mph | 132 mph | TBD | 155 mph |
WLTP l/100 km | N/A | N/A | 40.9 – 46.3 | TBD | 34 – 36.2 |
WLTP CO2 | N/A | N/A | 155 – 138 | TBD | 188 – 177 |
Length (mm/inches) | 4444 / 175 | 4444 / 175 | 4444 / 175 | 4444 / 175 | 4444 / 175 |
Width (mm/inches) | 1843 / 73 | 1843 / 73 | 1843 / 73 | 1843 / 73 | 1843 / 73 |
Height (mm) | TBD | TBD | 1661 / 65 | TBD | 1665 / 66 |
Wheelbase (mm) | 2069 / 81 | 2069 / 81 | 2069 / 81 | 2069 / 81 | 2069 / 81 |
Curb weight (LBS) | TBD | TBD | 3,571 lbs | TBD | 3,825 lbs |
Fuel Capacity L/Gallons | N/A | N/A | 45 / 11.8 | 54 / 14.3 | 54 / 14.3 |
Luggage capacity (liters) | TBD | TBD | 450 – 1450 L | TBD | 505 – 1530 L |
What else do you see that surprises you? And do you have some figures that we don’t? Let us know in the comments below!
The 2025 MINI Countryman Model Range
MINI Countryman – Electric Models | Drivetrain | German Pricing | US Pricing | Start of Production |
U25 MINI Countryman E | Electric | 43.500€ | N/A | 03/2024 |
U25 MINI Countryman SE ALL4 | Electric | 49.500€ | $45,200 | 03/2024* |
MINI Countryman – ICE Models | ||||
U25 MINI Countryman C | ICE (Petrol) | 39.900€ | N/A | 11/2023 |
U25 MINI Countryman D | ICE (Diesel) | 42.900€ | N/A | 11/2023 |
U25 MINI Countryman S ALL4 | ICE (Petrol) | 45.900€ | $38,900 | 11/2023* |
U25 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 | ICE (Petrol) | 56.500€ | TBA | 03/2024* |
For more coverage of the new generation MINI released fall, check out the following articles and videos.
MINI Cooper EV: Premier | MINI Cooper EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Cooper EV: Video Review
MINI Countryman EV: Premier | MINI Countryman EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Countryman EV: Video Review
New MINI Family: 1st Look Video | MINI Circular Display & MINI OS9 Hands-On Review
What surprises me is the trunk capacity: FWD has smaller one because of mild hybrid probably, but AWD without has larger. Usually rear drive stuff takes some space of the trunk. Here is the opposite situation.
Countryman C has 1.5 L instead od 2 L. I wouldn’t be upset, but you give me hope for a 2 L engine in your previous news :/
I think that change is still coming in the years ahead based on how we heard it from two sources. It could concise with Euro7 emissions regs.
Good to know, that makes sense!
I don’t think the US is getting the Countryman E, so the Countryman SE’s range is what we can expect (270). I would have thought that was too low, but now BMW/MINI is going to adopt NACS and have access to the Tesla Supercharger network in 2025. Hopefully there will be an adapter in 2024.
Tesla is also currently selling a Model Y with 260 miles of range for $36,490 after the $7,500 tax credit. I’m not sure what the Countryman’s price point will be in the US and the only way BMW/MINI can get access to the tax credit is to lease. Tesla is also leasing the Model Y starting at $399 a month. BMW/MINI has to come close to this to be competitive. They did drop the barrier to lease a Cooper SE to $299 a month, so maybe they’ll be competitive with the Countryman, too.
On a side note, I love the Countryman’s blue to tan pixelated interior and the dark green with the red roof looks great.