2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman Plug-In Hybrid Review | Edmunds

Can a Mini still be fun if it's a plug-in hybrid? That's the question Edmunds Senior Writer Mark Takahashi seeks to answer in this video review of the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman.
Q: What kind of engine/motor does the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman have?
A: Under the hood is the same three-cylinder gasoline engine as the base Countryman. It gets an added boost from an electric motor and a 7.6-kWh battery pack that drive the rear wheels.
Q: How far can you go on a single charge in the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman?
A: Mini says it has an electric-only range of 12 miles on a charge.
Q: How much does the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman cost?
A: Prices start right around $37,000. That's about $10,000 more than the base (non-hybrid) model.
Q: How fast is the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman?
A: In Edmunds testing, it reached 60 mph in 6.4 seconds. That's almost 3 seconds quicker than the base Countryman.
Q: What does the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman compete against?
A: For electrified crossovers, it competes against the Kia Niro and the Kia Soul EV. It also stacks up well against fun-to-drive gas-only alternatives such as the Mazda CX-5 and the BMW X1.
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[@Taliatekito]

OMG finally, this is a great concise review. And I’ve watched many for this car

[@GXKid06]

That Toyota Highlander driving with the hood open at 1:08

[@tomoquads3975]

glad to see Psy doing reviews

[@swanblake]

I don't not like this car but love the reviewer. He got into great detail without losing my interest. Showed the shortcomings and gave his opinion at the end. Well done

[@harvardford8752]

Blake Swan you do not not like this car
So you like it?

[@BirdShotIV]

Excellent review, thanks 🙏

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@tuanhuyngo]

Great for folks with a short commute to work. With federal (and possibly state) incentives this car is priced similarly to the Countryman S except with this it is faster (some reviewers clocked it faster than the JCW), more fuel efficient, and with a short commute you can save on gas or drive entirely on electric. I don't find this to be direct competitor to the volt b/c this has a much more traditional crossover shape with a more useable square opening. It's more fun to drive than a Prius Prime and is perfect for someone that likes the eccentric design language of a mini.

[@madelinenakayama859]

Well done

[@TheHelghast1138]

I really like it

[@piquetuk]

Interestingly in another review of this car they did the braking test in 126 feet which is kind of what you expected, I think your test car may have been less than optimal.

[@blakehendrix641]

really like it and want one but I don’t see the incentive! Better for the environment… maybe? You get less total range (under 300mi vs over 400 in a regular Mini) and at that price you’ll never save enough fuel to recoup your investment! Don’t forget that It requires Premium fuel! It could be great if the battery capacity was about 4 times larger!

[@RawDogJenkins]

Nice review but Disappointed. In the market for a hybrid and didn't want an ugly Prius. Really wanted to like this but I really don't see why this was even made. Most Americans commute over 20 miles to work one way. My commute is even further. 14-15 miles on electric? Do better Mini. Would have bought this but can't justify it. Might as well get a regular one but I'm trying to save money through buying less gas. I guess a Prius it will have to be.

[@valmarzz696]

rawdogJenkins get an accord hybrid

[@talonsx494]

Kia Niro

[@assquash]

I seen mini ev I was like YES , then I seen 12 Miles now it’s a big NO

[@Alex-tf8fr]

necro wafer lol same

[@silvergt4254]

price?

[@ALMX5DP]

Silver Gt starts at $37k.

[@Wizerud]

You know you can get all the EV range info, battery level, gas range and the like displayed right in front of you on the info strip at the bottom of the tach right? :)
Evidently not.

[@SuperZbx]

12 mile of e range... is that a joke?

[@bcbock]

12 mile electric range. But yes, that’s bad. The Volt is a smaller car. But it has 53 miles of EV range or a total range of 420 miles. The Countryman Plugin Hybrid is only 270 miles. Not a compelling car.

[@Alex-tf8fr]

I’d consider this just a car or CUV

[@swanblake]

Huge and heavy, the definition of Mini......

[@Car1750]

12 miles is ok

[@luismartinez2596]

First?

[@1970HondaCL100]

Not mini, not Carlos.

[@misstigermilk]

good review of an ugly, inefficient car that is decidedly off-brand in its look and stylr

[@gigi9467]

stupid ubreliable car, who buys this anyways.

[@SuperZbx]

Jesus H Medrano my girlfriend