What sort of automobile is the 2022 Mini Countryman? What does it evaluate to?

The Countryman is Mini’s quasi-SUV, a extra spacious, barely higher-riding mannequin than the BMW-owned British automaker’s different autos. It’s probably the most sensible Mini, but additionally the least mini-Mini, and it squares off in opposition to the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Volvo XC40, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, and Fiat 500X. 

Is the 2022 Mini Countryman a superb automotive/SUV?

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The Countryman brims with character, generally possibly a bit an excessive amount of so. Tweaks this 12 months deliver extra tech to its cabin—lastly. We charge it at 6.2 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we charge vehicles.)

What’s new for the 2022 Mini Countryman?

The 2022 Mini Countryman sees normal lane-departure warnings added to its roster this 12 months however in any other case carries over styling and tech updates made to the 2021 mannequin. 

The Countryman has basic Mini seems, however it rides a bit increased than different fashions and encompasses a barely taller, extra SUV-like physique. 

This broad lineup consists of turbo-3 and turbo-4 gasoline engines, plus a plug-in hybrid variant known as, moderately boringly, SE. 

The bottom turbo-3’s 134 hp isn’t sufficient to motor round this crossover, particularly with the elective 8-speed automated transmission. The turbo-4 within the Countryman S places out a more healthy 189 hp, whereas the dear John Cooper Works places out a hearty 301 hp. All-wheel drive is normal in hybrid and John Cooper works types, elective elsewhere. 

Gas economic system is a combined bag. The Countryman SE boasts a helpful 18-mile electrical vary, whereas different variations typically return gasoline economic system within the mid-to-high 20-mpg vary. Premium gasoline is required. 

Inside, the quirky design serves as a pleasant distraction to restricted inside area for greater than 4 passengers. In comparison with the usual Cooper, although, the Countryman boasts far extra space for people and their gear. 

Characteristic-wise, base vehicles need for little, however Mini prices additional for Apple CarPlay. A minimum of automated emergency braking is normal fare and we applaud the current arrival of lane-departure warnings. Adaptive cruise management is a disconcertingly pricey possibility, although. 

How a lot does the 2022 Mini Countryman value?

The lineup holds regular for 2022, beginning at about $30,000. From there, the Countryman can rocket to $50,000 or extra with myriad extra-cost fashion bolt-ons. 

The place is the 2022 Mini Countryman made?

In The Netherlands.