Podcasts

Accueil
Cette page en français

The Car Guide › Manufacturers › MINI › Countryman › 2017

MINI Countryman

Year

See photo gallery

The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 72% Detailed ratings

Price $26,990 – $31,990 Payments

Fuel consumption 7.0 – 11.3 L/100km

Compare Used vehicles

Have you always dreamed of owning a MINI, but your life demands you own an SUV? Well buck up, MINI has your back. For 2017, the MINI Countryman is offering you the brand's trademark sporty ride with the space of an SUV! For a more eye-catching style, opt for the three-door MINI Paceman and its 181 horsepower. It will get you all the attention you can handle—and then some!

Tests and Features

All MINI Countryman reviews

2025 MINI Countryman SE: A Great MINI EV With JCW-Like Acceleration

MINI ’s first attempt at electrifying its lineup was a plug-in hybrid variant of the Countryman that could only travel 30 km in pure electric mode. Then came the all-electric Cooper SE , unfortunately with a very limited range of 183 km. Sure, MINI owners typically prefer to spend time …August 28, 2025

2025 MINI Countryman SE: New Electric Model Eclipses Old Plug-in Hybrid

Larger, stronger and heavier. Much heavier. The new and fully electric 2025 MINI Countryman SE is a major departure from the previously available plug-in hybrid variant that offered just 27 km of zero-emission range. Blessed with a 66.45kWh battery, it can travel up to a WLTP-estimated 433 km, which means …March 5, 2024

2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works: Anything But Mini

MINI has done the impossible—making the Countryman larger and more versatile, yet more fun to drive at the same time. Before we go any further, and in case you find the second generation too big for your taste, we need to remind you that the company will launch the brand …February 20, 2024

Is the MINI Countryman Suitable for a Small Family?

Pre-owned vehicles

The MINI vehicles’ reliability has been getting better and better over the last few years and that's good to know if you’re in the market for a pre-owned model. You just had a child and are thinking about a Countryman because you love the English brand, but need more space? November 9, 2022

2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4: Electrified, not Electrifying

As most automotive manufacturers are aiming for the same goal of producing emissions-free and self-driving vehicles, the MINI brand must figure out a way to keep pushing its distinct and fun-to-drive character. A fully electric MINI will be officially unveiled in the coming year, but for now, we get a …February 2, 2018

Top 10 New SUVs at the Los Angeles Auto Show

November 18, 2016

He said, she said: Test driving the 2012 MINI Countryman S ALL4

The premise of the He said, she said chronicle is simple: we lend a press vehicle to a couple to test drive extensively for two weeks and give the two participants one simple instruction: to take note of all of their impressions, both good and bad. Each of the test …January 2, 2012

2012 Mini Cooper S Countryman: A Moke; Almost.

In the late fifties, Sir Alec Issigonis, the designer of the game-changing Mini, had his sights set upon an unlikely British icon: the Land Rover. Lured in by the various lucrative military contracts Land Rover had been awarded as a result of their stunningly practical Series I, and later, Series …November 4, 2011

2011 Mini Countryman – More macho, roomier and.... less appealing

The legendary Mini’s renaissance in 2002 was an unmitigated success thanks to enormous revenues and its new owner’s – BMW – exceptional talent for design and engineering. Since the resounding success of the new Cooper and Cooper S, focus and a concerted effort has seemed to be lacking at this …September 15, 2011

The 2011 Mini Countryman: A Big Change for Mini

You know, English car fanatics are a bit of a different breed. Beyond their obsession with vehicles destined to break their wallets, and hearts (in that order), they’re one of those rare communities that seem free of internal strife and animosity. Get a group of Italians together, and the ensuing …April 30, 2011

Advertisement

News

All MINI Countryman news

2025 MINI Countryman to Start at $45,990 in Canada

The MINI Countryman is not only redesigned from the ground up for 2025, but it also offers a fully electric variant for the first time. The gas-powered Countryman will arrive first, mind you. Production for the Canadian market will start in March 2024 and units will arrive in dealerships two …November 22, 2023

New 2025 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works Packs 312 Horsepower

Hot on the heels of the fully redesigned 2025 MINI Countryman that made its global debut on September 1, featuring bold styling, a roomier and techier cabin, as well as a choice of gasoline and electric powertrains, here comes the much anticipated, high-performance John Cooper Works model slotting at the …November 8, 2023

BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce to Gain Access to Tesla’s Superchargers, Too

It’s now BMW Group’s turn to partner with Tesla to give its customers access to designated Superchargers across North America, effective early 2025. Owners of vehicles equipped with a Combined Charging System (CCS) connector will receive an adapter enabling them to plug into Tesla’s fast chargers. This includes the BMW …October 17, 2023

2025 MINI Countryman is Beautifully Redesigned and Now Electric, Too

Today marked the global debut of not only the redesigned and upgraded MINI Cooper SE but also the second-generation 2025 MINI Countryman, which looks more like a proper subcompact crossover with increased size as well as more features and versatility than its predecessor. It will launch in Canada sometime next …September 1, 2023

MINI Countryman PHEV Variant Quietly Axed Ahead of Full EV Shift

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

Canadians looking for a fun and fuel-efficient little crossover have one less option following the discontinuation of the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 for 2024. This plug-in hybrid model, which carried a base price of $54,980 and was eligible to a $2,500 rebate from the federal government’s iZEV program (plus provincial …July 11, 2023

Next-Gen MINI Countryman to Enter Production Late in 2023, EV Model Included

A new generation of the MINI Countryman is just around the corner, and this one will offer both conventionally powered and fully electric models side by side. Production is set to begin in late 2023 at the BMW plant in Leipzig. This will be the first time that a MINI …March 1, 2023

Next Electric MINI to Have Its Own Platform, Likely Bigger Battery

The next-generation MINI Cooper is coming and, just like the current model, it will be available with a choice of internal combustion or electric power . The difference this time is that the car has been developed to offer an electric variant from the outset. In fact, the latter will …March 23, 2022

Exclusive MINI Countryman Boardwalk Has Just Landed in Canada

If you’re a fan of the big MINI—that would be the MINI Countryman —the company has some exciting news: following the 2021 model update, a limited Boardwalk Edition joins the lineup for 2022. As MINI Canada director Mat Sayer points out, the unique Boardwalk design pays tribute to the famous …May 6, 2021

2021 MINI Countryman Is Jazzed up Inside and Out

The MINI Countryman , whose current generation dates back to 2017, is getting a number of tweaks, improvements and additional options for the 2021 model year. Nothing major, mind you, but enough to satisfy fans of the British brand. Let’s start with the exterior, where you’ll notice a redesigned front …May 27, 2020

MINI Puts 301 Hp in New John Cooper Works Models

If you thought MINI’s John Cooper Works models had plenty of power already, prepare to be blown away. When they go on sale in Canada this summer, the new 2020 MINI JCW Clubman ALL4 and JCW Countryman ALL4 will feature the mightiest production engine in the British brand’s 60-year history, …May 15, 2019

Five technological mistakes of the 2018 MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid

Hybrid/Plug-in Hybrid

The BMW Group offers the largest choice of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles on the market. Plenty of room to feature some of the most impressive ones, such as the BMW i8 roadster, but also some of the worst, such as the 2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4. 1. February 22, 2018

2017 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Revealed

This new JCW version of the Countryman comes to no surprise. The little SUV has been completely redesigned for the 2017 model year and benefits from a new platform that’s shared with the MINI Clubman as well as the BMW X1 . It will make its world debut at the …January 23, 2017

Videos

All MINI videos

Test Drive: The 2018 Mini John Cooper Works Clubman

The Mini is not so mini anymore. Graeme decides if that's a good thing or not. For more stories about the 2018 Mini Clubman, hit the link - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/makes/mini/clubman/2018/ To watch all our most up to date content, check out our TV show schedule - https://www.guideautoweb.com/en/motoring-tv/schedule/ Check out our website …

Motoring TV 2005 Episode 4

Challenge Bibendum 2005 Mini Ragtop Health of tires becomes obvious in wet and wintry weather Volvo 3CC How disc brakes work Quit blaming the car for air pollution.

MOTORING TV: Compact Crossover of the Year for 2017

Motoring TV recently held its 1 hour Car of the Year Special on the TSN network where we picked the best in class for 2017. Here are the nominees and winner in the Compact Crossover category. (This segment originally appeared on Motoring TV 2017 episode #6) …

2016 Super Bowl : MINI Clubman

Serena Williams and a cast of characters defy labels in this Super Bowl ad for Mini.

Two-Minute Test Drive: Mini Cooper S Roadster vs. go-kart

You've no doubt heard the comparison at least a few times: The Mini Cooper handles like a go-kart. A man who's familiar with go-karts, having raced them for years, Russ Bond decided to put the comparison to bed with a head-to-head featuring the Mini Cooper S Roadster and a Jonak …

Test Drive: 2015 Mini Cooper

When Mini fans learned that the third-gen car would be bigger than its predecessor, there was certainly some shock. "Well, take a chill pill, folks," Graeme Fletcher says, "because the increase in size is good for interior space but it does absolutely nothing to detract from the little car that …

The 2016 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works

The 2016 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works …

Test Drive: 2015 Mini Cooper S 5-Door

The Mini brand continues to grow—both literally and figuratively—culminating in this: The 2015 Mini 5-Door. While not as large as the Countryman, the newest Mini model adds a pair of rear doors and a decent-sized trunk to its cutesy image. On this edition of Test Drive, Graeme Fletcher has a …

The Car Guide rating 72%

Pros

N/A

Cons

N/A

Fuel economy	6/10
Reliability	9/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	7/10
Overall	6/10

What's new in 2017

N/A

Competitors

Recalls

Label
August 15, 2024
Fuel Supply
August 23, 2018

Advertisement

Advertisement

Copyright © 2018-2025 Québecor, All Rights Reserved

Compare