2021 Mini Countryman JCW is HUGE but does it drive like a Mini ?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- As a huge Mini fan I can't believe it has taken me this long to get a Countryman on the channel, but I figured the new 2021 Clubman JCW was a good place to start. Powered by the same 306hp 2.0L turbo charged four cylinder engine that is in my Clubman JCW it certainly has the performance. The big question is can something so big really be considered a Mini and does it drive like a Mini.
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I love my Countryman and couldn’t care less if people think it’s a real Mini or not. It’s a great ride.
Yep 👍
we own this car. my wife bough it to replace a 2002 Mini Cooper S that died finally. WE BOTH LOVE THIS NEW COUNTRYMAN JCW! She drives it like a normal car, I put it in SPORT and it is F'in Quick and the sound of the car is fun too. We love it. The size is perfect. It's not a BIG car, but it's certainly larger than her previous Mini. Don't wait, GET THIS CAR! It's worth every single penny. :)
Love this 👊
After working at MINI, I’ve come to understand that MINI is a lifestyle brand, I believe that if (Mini) had continued anyway this is how it would’ve, or should I say should’ve ended up… You are buying a mini because you love the experience, the interior, the lock and being part of something different… I think that if you have a little mini when you were growing up in the first getting into driving, why shouldn’t you have the Clubman, or the countrymen if you want to keep those familiar feelings around you
Exactly 👍
We have two newfoundland dogs and retriever, they fit in my wife's country man.... I. Have a JCW clubman, and its plenty big enough for our retriever... I love of them..
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I ordered my 2020 F60 JCW to spec from the factory. I love my panoramic roof, JCW sport seats, analog dials, and head up display. All were very worth it. My car had just started production when the Born plant was shutdown by BMW MINI for COVID. It was delayed a month or two, and I had the option to cancel and get the 2021 with a similar spec. That would've given me the Union flag tail lights, and the digital gauges, plus the ugly rear bumper valance you pointed out. I chose to stick with the analog dials and aero diffuser styled rear valance. I'm glad I did.
All in all, this is NOT an original MINI. However, this is hands down my favorite car ever, and it is the best road trip car I've ever driven. Huge smiles per mile return on investment.
Hi Pete. On the whole Mini 'size' thing.......earlier this week, we were in lane 2 of a dual carriageway behind a 'BMW Mini', who was overtaking an immaculate, original classic Mini in lane 1 and (I hate this acronym) OMG, you forget how tiny the original Mini is! When we got alongside in our Q3, the Minis' roofline just about reached our window line! What a lovely little car and, refreshingly, it was being driven by a young bloke....kudos!
Hi sir pete great video and I can definitely tell audio is better! My wife and I are actually looking into buy a countrymen. We’re talking about being are first brand new car. We both are gonna watch the clubman vs countrymen video when it comes out!
Evening Colton! How’s things? What’s the weather like, has the snow gone?
@@francoisg3500 the snow is gone and we’re back to 60ish degrees outside lol. I’m doing ok! How about you! Also I got third lol
@@coltoncleveringa8004 I’m doing good thanks. Glad to hear the weather there you are has cleared up. Beautifully sunny hear in the U.K.
@@francoisg3500 hope you’ve been able to enjoy that nice weather
@@coltoncleveringa8004 Definitely have been!
Video/Audio spot on Pete and I like the very quick comment about the repair cost to a kerbed alloy
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Pops and bangs are a deal-breaker for this viewer. I had a Golf R once, and one of the contributors to why I got rid of it, was the "look at me!" grunting out the rear.
Never seen the attraction for induced pops and bangs as it always sounds like there is something wrong with the engine because it's misfiring.
Absolutely agree! Speed plus stealth for me :)
It usually adds to the character but since sound is losing its emotions year after year due to regulations, the crackles aren't that great anymore. The Golf crackles are really predictable which makes them very synthetic sounding to me at least.
I needed a car and I did not know Mini very well. I accidentally came across one. The garage showed me the interior. I felt in love. The next day another garage gave me a fairly new 2021 model for a 2.5 hour test drive. It was a fantastic experience and I bought it right away without price negotiations 😂
Great cars 👌
Big mini fan here. Very interesting, and honest review as always Pete 👍
My Wife and I love our Mini Countryman! Great car. Not sure if you noticed but the rear seats should be able to move forwards and backwards. So you should be able to get more legroom At the cost of some space in the boot.
I *think* what makes the countryman make sense as a "mini", is when its the all4. It is such a direct, point and shoot, grippy thing. We had a Cooper SD all4 and loved it (we regret selling it). Apart from being that bit higher up, everything else has that direct feel. Not sure about these bigger, newest incarnations, but by the looks they've not lost that essence either.
The thing that disappoints me the most about the JCW is the automatic gearbox, I have the F54 S for this reason.
Me too! I am doing modifications to improve performance a bit, but would have been nice to have had the JCW's performance from the get go.
Sorry I'm late but I was listening to a man called Joe talking about pinning suits and a Brompton World Championship. Outstanding.
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Though long and hard about a JCW countryman. But we wanted to avoid unwanted attention. So went for a 2.0 Coopers S. It has elec sports leather seats HK stereo and a pan roof. In midnight black it’s also got JCW 18” wheels. It doesn’t have ALL4. But so far I’m falling in love with it.
Thumbs-up for the camera & audio, great review as my wife has ordered a Countryman and under my guidance added The Pan roof, stereo upgrade, upgraded sat nav & the bike rack preparation 👍, great minds think alike.
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Loved watching this & I’ve had both classic and new Mini so for me both are very much still a Mini which you feel as soon as you sit in the drivers seat. I’d love to have a classic but for weekends and shows not my “daily”. Looking forward to the comparison video. Hope we see the pups verdict hen testing the boot space 😊 . Wondering, did Mrs P comment on the “kerbing costs” comment 😂 ?
I would go for the Countryman Exclusive, is comfortable and smooth and quick of the mark, I would definitely go for the Countryman only because of its looks and the comfort, and especially its quick of the mark engine as well.
Two years ago I purchased a 2015 Countryman S All4. I was looking for a car that was fun to drive and 3 minutes into the test drive that box was checked.....plus....it had 4 doors that made it easy for my two grandsons to slide in and out. The area behind the hatch accommodated all the groceries, duffel bags, and what-evers and if any more room was needed the rear seats folded down. When the weather gets dicey I have peace of mind knowing 4 wheels are gripping the road. The Countryman is an extremely practical car that goes and handles and puts a grin on my face whenever I drive and look at it.
Cool 😎
Check out Car Creations TH-camrs video, they just recently replaced their center console on the 2019 JCW Clubman (and you''ll get a grin out of what the Canadian brothers have done to the Clubman in making it a rally version, mud scoops and all!). Basically they replace the entire unit, but it doesn't look too hard to do.
Will do 👍
I own a 2016 JCW Countryman. I have driven a friend’s 2019 Countryman S All4. I love my car. But the new one is a whole new world. Infinitely more practical, the new one is all BMW performance with Mini flavor. I love it and will be purchasing a used one eventually. I’m looking forward to lots of camping and road trips in a 2019 JCW if I can find one.
A very fair look and drive of the countryman you have convinced me I need one before everything goes boring electric thanks Peter.
Wonderful review, made a huge influence on our
decision for picking up the 2022 in Sage Green with Satellite Gray Interior. We absolutely love it, looks good, roomy, and has more than adequate power and torque!
Nice 👌
Very impressed with the new camera. Been toying with upgrading mine but I think you’ve just convinced me it’s worth the investment . Great review, I do love MINIs
I am very pleased with it 👍
Great clarity with the new camera set up and cabin sound much clearer , great investment in new kit . As for the Countryman it seems ok but seems like Mini are filling the small family requirement as you said . Great presentation as always , thanks for the great content . Happy St George’s day , it’s raise a glass time of day . Cheers .
Thanks 👍
I’ve never really noticed the off set digital dash until now. A good honest review PP. Looking forward to the clubman comparison.
Once seen...never forgotten 😂
Just bought a Mini Countryman R60 Cooper SD( 2015 65 reg) i bloody love it. Yes, its no mini but is a MINI :-) Ours though does not have the sat nav which is a shame, but tbh i can live without that. My wife loves driving it ( well she should as she picked it ) and she is only used to small hatchbacks. Excellent review as always mate :-)
Wow Ped, you look like you're from the Borrowers in that opening section!
Great honest review 👍
I had a Mini Paceman JCW the two door version of the Countryman. Once I got used to the slighter taller stance it has, I was able to throw it into corners exactly the same way I did with the two door hatch. The drive was actually better than the hatch because it wasn’t so bumpy on roads, unlike my current two year old JCW hatch, which has a very stiff suspension from factory. The Countryman exhaust won’t be popping and banging because it is a new car you’re driving and has not been properly run in yet.... trust me it will pop and bang once run in. But I have to agree the new digital Rev counter display is not good and I definitely prefer the analog display set up. So much so I am thinking of not bothering to buy the new JCW hatch that has just come into production, plus the new front grill and splitter looks terrible...
Once again Pedro a good video to watch, but odd that you work for Vintage Voltage which converts cars to electric.......but you don’t have an electric mini......could it be because there is no exhaust note what so ever, so no loud pops and bangs sound track to listen to.....😱😱😱😱
Noticed the picture quality before l thought about the sound. Great improvement, worth the investment. 👍
Great 👍
You could park one of the old Mini's in the Countryman's boot and still have the back seats up 8-))...
Tried watching at work last night but customers kept coming in haha. Just watched on the big screen the big mini and while it's obviously a good mini, for my needs it is just too big.
Camera and audio are worth your investment so thanks for spending your hard earned on us Peddlers.
Had fibre broadband installed yesterday so liking the new camera and sound . The fibre makes the JCW drive faster as well another great video 👍
My 2019 Countryman S pops all over the place even just letting off the throttle, and if you hit a sporty downshift going around a corner it lets out a nice little growl on top. I think they must have tuned it out in later models because I drove a 2022 that didn’t do it.
TBH I think the Clubman is probably more to my liking in terms of driving dynamics, mostly because it’s lower and you sit lower in it. But the practicality of the Countryman (I have 2 kids and 2 dogs) won out during my buying process.
Great video! I bought one of these just 4 weeks ago and I do miss the pops and bangs from the one I had previously, but the new one is so much quicker (1.5s difference 0-60) so I’ll take that. Really enjoying your cycle videos too, as I’m a cyclist too. Keep the videos coming, good job!
Thanks Keith. Great you are enjoying the channel 👍
Same here with stripes. Mine coupe had no stripes, so I put them back like it came out off the factory
Looking forward to hearing your opinion on this car!
Wow the ocd factor for the dash display would do my head in and cant believe a designer thought the best thing to display huge is the fuel display. Vid and sound is crystal....
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I would love you to review my old Mercedes ml 350. 2004 3.7 petrol v6 Pete. It makes me smile when you talk apple car play , digital heads up display ect ect.
Mines got sat nav. Lol which is by cd Rom. Think it only got London addresses in it. Radio fm.mw
It does have phone charger if you put an adapter into what was called in days gone by the cigarette lighter.
Sport mode is when I put foot hard down. Comfort mode is tickling the accelerator pedal.
It has leather, heated seats, ands a dream to plod around in and with the back seats down your bike will go in without taking the wheels off and stands up straight
It’s got 131 k miles sweet as a nut and I paid £1500 , not let me down , what is it with people that need to have the newest of the new. Love my old plodder. 👍. Great vid as always. 👍
Just discovered this channel and thank goodness I have! My I-Pace goes back in November and I have been considering its replacement which is out of 3 cars - Mustang Mach-E, Wrangler or the Countryman JCW, and not only have you done tests on each one over the past few weeks, but in your tests you have answered nearly all of my questions (with one exception - the depreciation, which I consider is very important in deciding which car to buy).
Great to hear Charlie. Depreciation is such a tricky thing to discuss I tend not to. Personally I’d always buy a used ex demonstrator. You don’t get to spec the car but you get a good deal. Paid £30k for my Clubman JCW. 4 months old with 4K miles and a lost price of £40k 🤷♂️😜
@@PetrolPed I think we both come from the same pod (not to mention the same area - I use to live in sunny Felpham, which is just along the A259 from Chi) - before I leased the I-Pace, I purchased my cars and would also 'hunt' for ex demos and nearly new from private sellers (before the I-Pace, had a fantastic Golf R which I purchased 6 months old from a Doctor in London for £30k (2.5k miles on clock and new price of £37k)). So I have between now and November to search for a newly new 'bargain' - unless I go for the Mach-E, but that will be leased through the company. And thanks for making known why you will not include depreciation in your reviews - what something may be worth in 3 years time is no more than guesswork...who knows what will happen over those 3 years. Cheers.
My better half traded in her BMW X1 in for the new Countryman few months back. Slightly less room and boot space but not massive difference , much nicer to drive though.
Firstly, thank you for a great review. I was looking at changing from my X5 to and Audi SQ5 as a performance SUV is my thing, mountain bike, beach, camping etc but I got persuaded to “try” the new JCW Countryman and to my utter surprise “I loved it” it’s everything all in one funky cool package that seems to fit everywhere without looking a nob in a big SUV… I am now sold on one and will ordering very soon… 👍
As a small SUV it will be competing with the likes of the Suzuki Vitara, Dacia Duster etc. It sounds like the Countryman has enormous torque which would be great for towing. It would be interesting to know what weight it can pull and the Max nose weight as it is now going head to head in the SUV group.
Personally wouldn’t tow with it 👎
Video and audio are much better Pete. Great car and i don't like that dash either. All the best Gus
Thanks 👍
They look great. Specially when u love mini. Needed a nice big one. Cool
Great vid Ped. Finally!! Love the full screen Apple car play. Totally get what you mean about the digital dash and lack of hud. Can’t wait for the next comparison vid. I know after 18monthe I am stilling debating my preferences between the two. So similar and yet so different. Stay well. 👍👍👍
Hi Mate. I thought of you when I was filming it actually. What a great driveway you have 👌👍
@@PetrolPed let me know next time heading to Goodwood for auto test!! Btw did you remove the rally flaps off Charlie?
@@PetrolPed thanks Pedro. It was fun making that back in the day but hats off to you doing it week in week out. Btw I wasn’t aware of any audio or visual issues previously but certainly no complaints with the new gear either.
Love it especially when you said about scuffing the the wheels thanks again for making me laugh your voice when you said about scuffing the wheels poor Mrs P but fair does to her she told you, have a brilliant weekend enjoy the sunshine 🌞 does the countryman go back Monday take care unsure what we can do cause I don't watch the news but I'm a avid listener to radio 2 people seem to be going all over obviously not abroad or are they I don't know great review today it looks great but it's JCW and the styling is second to none I agree with you about the dash that's my only fault on my clubman I test drove one and it had the old dash not like the new digital version but
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I think it looks amazing, it certainly has presence, especially with the awesome looking front and rear styling!!.
My wife and I are both in our mid 60's and have two MINI's (JCW Roadster and Cabriolet Highgate), we did have three but we sold the 2010 S as it was developing expensive habits at the garage. We're looking for a larger vehicle, something to take on longer cross country trips. We drove the old 2010 from Texas to Oregon etc and it was "crowded" but doable. However as I said we need a larger more comfortable vehicle, something that will hold the two of us, two teacup poodles plus more luggage. And it would be great if it could go "off-road" as well. I'm a landscape photographer and need to go down those dirt/gravel roads in search of that perfect image. I'd love to know the capabilities of the All4 system off pavement. I'm not planing on climbing over boulders of driving thru mud bogs, just mildly off-road so tons of ground clearance are not super important.
Evening, I agreed with you Pete mini have missed a trick with the tft display. Not a fan of it it looks like an ad on rather than factory fit also.
Peter, if you play around with the controller in Heads Up display you can get your gear number in the center of the Heads Up. It will be the largest font size of any Mini screen. It is only shown in manual mode and you can’t miss seeing it. Bob from Oregon. 2021 Mini Countryman JCW Iconic trim. Same color scheme as Charlie (with hood and side stripes).
This car didn’t have a HUD 🤷♂️
Thank you for the video. We're collecting our Countryman Cooper S 2022 next week with analog dials, sunroof and a few other options. Trading in our 2018 Cooper. I'm disappointed about the lack of pops and bangs, partly the reason to move up to an S. But not disappointed any more about getting digital dials. The off center position would be very annoying, the sort of thing that once you see it, you cant unsee it!!
Great review and yes your camera and Mic are much better
I’m a bit biased I’m on my second countryman and I have a 19 plate JCW Countryman and I love it and yes it does have stripes
Thanks 👍
Great review; you present a real world, genuine feeling to your videos; not just details and figures. Having said that, what’s your real world MPG for your Clubman JCW?
Thanks Paul. Day to day I get high 30s. On a long run you can get a bit better than that 👍
@@PetrolPed Thanks so much for that, I really appreciate it.
Had a Cooper S for a year now. Really enjoyable car. It’s fairly big but the flexibility as a family car is why we chose it as we wanted a Mini and the 3 door versions were never going to work for us. It’s not fast but quite a refined car with a little bit of pace. I’d probably get another when we sell this one. It’s alternative was a Golf GTI and I’d like to compare one now.
Absolutely brilliant video, thank you. I've ordered a 2022 JCW Countryman, can't wait for it to arrive.
You’ll love it 👍
I finally got to test drive one of these a few weeks back and these are a real blast to drive. I actually liked it more than the Clubman as I thought it was still plenty fast and agile but had a nicer, smoother ride than the Clubman. I was surprised in a really good way!
Hi Peter love the Mini and dare I say it good lookin at last, and the you new camera is good and sound very good 🤟
Hi Pete can you compare the road noise, comfort and quiet or loudness at the legal limit please. Keep up the good work 👍
Also how much wind noise?
Good review, We weren't impressed with our Cooper S Paceman which has put me off looking at the Countryman, but maybe I should take another look.
People completely miss the point that they are the new iteration of the brand - if you want a classic mini, probably go and buy one. If you want a super fun car with all the modern comforts, here you go.
I've never been a fan of the Countryman styling personally, I think they're ugly. I love Mini but if I needed something bigger than my 3 door Cooper S or a Clubby I'd get something else.
You're right about "not a real Mini" bores though. What gets me is most of them have never even driven a Mini, original or new. I've had several originals and I can say from personal experience BMW have captured the essence of being in and driving a Mini. Cameras and sound came across great too :)
Another great video, nice 1 Pete! Lovely looking mini or not so mini
Happily I have one coming in a few weeks. Agree with much about what you’ve said. One little point. The bike carrier prep is only useful if you them buy the overpriced mini bike carrier. Doesn’t fit other carriers according to my dealer. On the other hand it has the roof rails which is very useful.
I'm so glad this video came! Missus has an R60 Countryman Cooper D, which with the bike rack makes it hilariously practical for lugging 2x 29er enduros on the back, BUT, I've been waiting to see if somebody sensible does a real wold shootout between the F60 countryman and F54 clubman JCW. Looks like you might have the answer, and given that I know you ride, I'm looking for an impartial opinion.
I'm intrigued to see if I should compromise on space for handling, or just live with the higher riding feeling and have more bootspace. Do you know if the bike prep pack is the same as the R60's, because that would mean I can use the same BMW rack (and with the roof bars, stick on 3x thules) - Who needs a pick up truck for shuttling your mates in the Forest of Dean!?
Tune in on Friday for exactly the video you are after 👍
Evening all 👋. New 📷 and 🎤 are good by the way Pete 👍.
Hi Ben! How’s things?
@@francoisg3500 good thanks. How are you feeling now? Any better?
@@benhigginson9763 I’m great thanks. Yeah feeling a lot better the medicine took on Wednesday about an hour before the midweek 180 really helped. To be honest it always does help with my allergies.
Hi Ben
Hi@@coltoncleveringa8004. I hope you and your family are well?
If you curb them? Was that directed at Mrs Ped? New camera looks great, sound is improved but could be better - sorry! There's a great wireless clip on available from Rode and Sony do one too. Plugs straight into the camera. Might be worthy of the investment.
But, it's never taken away anything from the strength of the reviews. Still great. Keep it up!
I’ve already got one. At the end of the day I’m not a sound man and I’m not producing Top Gear 😂
Full screen Apple Carplay is simple. The Countryman never had a scoop. And switching off the ASD (the artifical engine sound) can be done in about two minutes.
The misalignment on the digital dash you mentioned on the video which is off centre has been bothering me from day 1. At first I actually thought it was just my countryman,. After seeing my rep from Mini he told me they are all the same 🤦♂️ But other than that, it's a beast :)
I don’t get it 🤷♂️
Yeah i am amazed that someone let that out the door like that...seriously WTF?! Plus for me I love analogue gauges. Digital is cool, but there are just too many screens now!
First! Evening all! Happy Saint George’s Day! How’s everyone doing?
Happy st George's day too!!
@@GenaF Cheers!👍🏻
Good evening!
Hi 👋
@@carcreationsyt Hi there!
Love the new camera. Shot in great light and picks up light shades very well. Mics good too 🙂.
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I know this is an older video. But you can mod in a hood scoop and funnel/channel it to another mod, cold air intake for a little hp boost of 5-10hp.
Yep. Did that to my Clubman. There’s a video on the channel 👍
Always been a fan of the Mini and now it is a brand rather than a model, it has extended its appeal (and customer base) - not that I am an SUV fan however. The Clubman would get my money over the Countryman. A three door is still my favourite and I had a 2020 ‘S’ over the winter and it was the most fun to drive (despite it being automatic). It also had the strangely offset digital dials behind the steering wheel which bugged me all the time but couldn’t find a way to adjust it. Miss Emma Walsh also noted the same in her GP3 so I guess it wasn’t just an adjustment issue. Still loving your work Ped btw!...
I have an 8th gen Honda Civic, which has a very clear display of speed and revs. I couldn't tolerate that tiny display either, I'd be compelled to fork out for the head up display as well.
Great video! Picking up a manual next week
Have fun!
STRIPES ...the very first thing I also did ! ! .... you are absolutely Right Pete Minis Needs Stripes, wish I could get aftermarket Apple CarPlay ....but Mini dealership say it cannot be done ....even though I see dudes swopping out their head units on TH-cam....! ! Go figure ..a 17 year old can do it but Mini servicing cannot ...!
I left my little mini in for a service and got a countryman as replacement car .....it felt HUGE like really huge ! ..a lovely car but not for me,I love the classic 3 doors .....but if you had a few kids ! ...it would be perfect..
Love your stripes 👌
Looks like a London Taxi!
Harsh 😜😂😂
did you find an upgrade for the old display
Hi ped I am watching in a hot tub on projector and with some cold ratters crider keep up good work
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Great car, looking forward to the comp. video. Ps. The video and sound kwality is also 👍👍
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Camera footage and sound bang on Ped.👍
Thanks 👍
Been looking forward to this one...
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Won't that steering strap go loose after some time?
great review not boring 😊
Thanks 🙏🏻
That screen might be cool in the little Standard mini models, though I would argue the point there, to be honest with you it just looks like a cheap add-on, it looks like it’s lost in that cabin compare to the round control centre in the middl
Did I see a little vent / fan (next to driver) in the armrest where the wireless charging pad is?
New front camera looks impressive, I just thought you'd had a facial 😂😂😂
I did after the car had gone back 😬
New camera looks great
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I see the car has "Moggy's name in the number plate 😂😂👍👍
Yeah I saw that 👍
I pulled up beside one his morning, I thought i'd shrunk. I bet there is a lot of X5 in it??
The mike is much better
Great handling & performance Pete. Little on the big size for me though.
Good review
I’ve had the modern BMW mini R50 loved it
Now gone to the classic mini
And your right it’s still a Mini just grown up.
Question
What’s it like for towing
Probably not very good 😂
Hello Peter! I’m still here but late with comments as work on the new house has taken over everything...it will end in about two months!
I think that new LCD screen looks terrible..like a cheap thing bought in from China and sold by Halfords! What I do like is that maybe this version is a car more accessible to a different market. The low, hard riding and small Mini Cooper is simply too challenging for older people but the Countryman has most of the Mini feel but easier to get in and with a better ride. With careful choices, maybe a car to consider to replace our C3....I might have a look! (I wish it had barn doors though!)
“it’s not a Mini” comments...tell those people to try having a crash in a 1959 Mini and I think they would soon prefer the new one!!
Stay safe Peter,,.I’m catching up as fast as I can! 😃😃😃😃Richard.
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The new camera is a big improvement and the sound is excellent..it is not good on the bike videos so whatever set up that was did not work well...now it is perfect! May I ask what sort did you buy this time? I have tried making a few in car videos and found it really hard...the flow of words that you and others have seems very difficult to achieve. I will try again but my voice is not good..I seem to sound like Farmer Giles but not in a Harry Metcalfe kind of way!! No fame for me then!!😰😃😃😃
GoPro Hero 9 in a Ulanzi VLOG case and Rode mic 👍
@@PetrolPed Thank you Peter...it is certainly a big improvement!!😀😀😀
Just looked up Rode and the Videomic X looks very good. When I can escape the non stop building work and we can go places again, I might see about upgrading my setup...so far only the microphone already built in the cameras..wind can be a problem.Thank you again!😀😀😀Richard.
Great vid as always Pete 😀
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Hi Petrol Ped better video & sound miles better
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Love ❤️ your new camera 🎥 nice 👍 & clear. 🇦🇺
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Great car, I like it’s looks. Look forward to comparison Ped.
Interested if you find someone in the UK to activate full screen carplay. I have a 2019 F60 with the same square car play screen and it’s rather annoying
You know what. It’s a bit bloated but it’s quite the looker if you ask me. I have the first generation and I love it to bits. Being an American living in America, my Mini Countryman is seen as miniature to say the least.
Hi Ped I think the full screen car play might require a bit of a play with Bimmercode and an OBD adapter. I have the JCW rev counter display on the HUD of my MCS using bimmercode
No idea why you worry about having the car tell you what gear you are in though all that matters is the rev counter and where you are in the rev range for getting it out of a corner quickly