The all new MINI Countryman has achieved the highest score ever for a MINI in IIHS testing. Because of this it’s been bestowed the rare honor of being named an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Here are the full results along with the one lone rating area MINI didn’t excel at.

The 2025 MINI Countryman had the highest possible score across all categories (save for one) in the exhaustive IIHS testing.

As you can see above, the best score possible is “Good” which the Countryman hit in every category except one: rear passenger pelvis injury potential where it was scored an “acceptable”.

Why This Award matters.

This award is a big deal for MINI specifically because the public has a skewed understanding of safety and small cars. MINI has often been looked at as unsafe given it’s relative size the rest of the automotive world. Seeing it excel against other similarly sized vehicles shows what so many of us have understood for years – these cars are quite safe.

What is the IIHS?

The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) is a U.S. nonprofit organization funded by auto insurers. It focuses on reducing the number of vehicle crashes and the severity of injuries and fatalities resulting from crashes. The IIHS conducts rigorous vehicle safety tests, including crashworthiness and crash avoidance, and provides safety ratings for vehicles. It also advocates for improved roadway design, safety features, and stronger traffic laws. Their work significantly influences car manufacturers to improve safety standards.