R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 Archives

MINI Cooper Quality: How the Brand Went From Dead Last to Top 5 in Reliability

Aug 18, 25Aug 19, 25

For years MINI carried a reputation that was equal parts thrill and headache. On one hand, the cars topped “fun-to-drive” lists with their go kart handling and cheeky style. On the other,...

MINI USA’s Pat McKenna (Part 1): BMW Films, Early MINIs & Steve Jobs Feedback on Design

In part one of our final interview, we talk with MINI USA Head of Product & Marketing, Pat McKenna, about his early years at BMW, which included the legendary BMW Films. We...

Nov 25, 24Dec 6, 24

F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 U25 MINI Countryman

Detailed Look The Size Differences Between the 2025 MINI Countryman & Previous Generations

The new Countryman is big. But this is nothing new as the Countryman has grown in every generation since its 2010 launch. But just how bigger is the new U25 MINI Countryman...

Mar 21, 24Mar 29, 24

F56 Two-Door Hardtop JCW GP R58 Coupe R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

BMW CCA Museum is Looking for a Few More MINIs for its MINI Exhibition

Following our recent article about the upcoming exhibition, MINIs To The Max: 65 Years of Spirited Adventures, the BMWCCA heard from a number of readers. Through this they’ve got some fantastic cars...

Jan 7, 24Jan 9, 24

2nd Gen MINI Cooper | 2006-2014 F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 MINI Diesels R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

Full Story: MINI USA’s Quest For a MINI Diesel in the US & Why it Failed

For years we at MotoringFile wrote about the rumors of MINI USA’s desire to bring the incredibly frugal MINI diesel to the US market. We even confirmed the plans more than once....

Jan 17, 21Jan 18, 21

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

MINI Countryman vs Clubman – Sizing Them Up

The official MotoringFile review of the highly anticipated F60 Countryman is a few days away. Until then we wanted to bring you a look at the new crossover in comparison with another...

Mar 14, 17Mar 14, 17

Countryman Dakar F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 Official News R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

MINI at Dakar Stage 5: The MINI Team Falls Back to 5th

Official Release: All drivers faced a much shorter route than expected on Stage 5 of the 2017 Dakar, following a decision by race organisers to reduce the route from 692 km to...

Jan 7, 17Jan 7, 17

R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

The MINI Countryman has Three Faces – Which is Best?

The MINI Countryman has a new All4 off-road exterior package which changes the look of in rather dramatic fashion. With black bumper inserts and silver trim along the sills it’s a much...

Nov 12, 16Nov 12, 16

F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 R60 Countryman | 2010-2016

2016 Countryman vs the 2017 Countryman – Visual Differences

2016 Countryman vs the 2017 Countryman. There’s already plenty of debate but we thought we’d fan the flames a bit. So here they are – the original R60 (2010 – 2017) Countryman...

Oct 27, 16Oct 26, 16

F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 R60 Countryman | 2010-2016 R61 Paceman

When Will the 2017 Countryman Be Released? TODAY.

The 2017 Countryman has been pushed back. As much as MINI are desperate to get it on dealer lots (reportedly it’s a dramatic improvement over the existing car) they’ve had their hands...

Oct 25, 16May 2, 23

R61 Paceman

The MINI Paceman to End Production This Year

BMW will cease production of the MINI Paceman along with the R60 Countryman at the end of this year. Unlike the Countryman (the new version will shift production from Magna Steyr’s Graz...

Oct 10, 16Oct 9, 16