Wow, I never expected an official person to say that the road tripping option is the gas car. Really disappointing as someone looking to get my first EV
@@AustinWirlI strongly disagree. I rented a model 3 to drive from Dallas to Austin and I made it fine with only charging when I stopped for other things. It took no more time or effort than it would have in my Prius
Nice interview Kyle. It's a real bummer the Countryman doesn't have the the barn doors. That was my favorite part of my wife's Countryman, that was such a fun car once I got rid of the run flat tires.
Excited for the new mini…wish they had a PHEV version…I have the 2023 countryman and plan to replace my Niro EV next year…wanted a PHEV as I don’t know where I’ll be living in 3 years…PHEV would be a nice blend…
48A charging on a 65kWh battery is going to be fast. My 135kWh battery in my truck has 48A, it takes a bit to recharge, never stranded me, but I wish it had 80A charging for how big the battery is, but this will get like ~45mi of range per hour, which is really more than acceptable.
Thank you Kyle for asking the hard questions about charging speed and range. This has allowed me to cross this car off my list for my next car. MINI’s attitude towards going electric with currently available technology is disappointing.
Kyle being nice. 130 sucks. Range of worse that a model 3 with about the same sized pack. What is the battery chemistry? Does it do preconditioning. Guess rich people can afford toys but the general public need an Equinox or.Model 3. Not fancy but a car that can take you places.
The Mini guy is completely wrong. Americans don’t buy cars for daily usage. They buy cars for that “ once a year trip”. What’s going to happen is they are going to alienate their existing user base, as Mini fans purchase the electric model, not knowing much about EVs, but trusting the Mini brand, only to have regrets after the sale. Stupid. The car needs more range and 4X faster charging.
That is exactly right! It does not make sense, but people seem to purchase cars and trucks for tasks they "thick" they might do, not what they actually do. I know you meant this comment facetiously, but you inadvertently made a great example case for my comment. Thank you. @@abraxastulammo9940
Screw mini and bmw, range is not acceptable for price, but if stupid people or have money to burn , wanna buy this, go ahead give them your money, I'll stick mith tesla for now
What is that? A Toyota CR-V, GMC Terrain or Kia Telluride from the front? What's with the round headlights' design? And why would they keep that round screen inside? It doesn't go with anything! Terrible design choices.
Mini , does not get it, Once again, why do I want to charge every day, expensive and short distance, small sales and the average person will never buy this.
@@sondremathias8984EX30 will be very expensive in Canada, compared to the US version. I've also heard the base model has a smaller pack in Canada, not sure if that's true, though.
I have a Tesla model 3, 2023 model and it will be about $10,000 cheaper for me to go for the EX30. I bought a model 3 because that’s basically about the highest I could pay for a car reasonably and the Volvo is even cheaper, so why not?
@@rareshoelaces you may want to take a remedial reading class. I DID NOT say the vehicle costs 10k I said that was all it is worth. Fools are quick to part with their money.
Sounds like Kyle is the US Product Planner
Lol, it would be awesome if he was! 😊
This may fill in for my i3. Looks promising.
Where is the MINI? I can't find the MINI anywhere
Can't call it MIDI, that's already taken.
@@concinnushow about MAXI?
@@concinnusclever 😅
@@jamespaul2587 Gotta reserve that for a future full-size 3-row.
@@concinnus lol, definitely and with a plush upgraded interior option, MAXI-Pad
Wow, I never expected an official person to say that the road tripping option is the gas car. Really disappointing as someone looking to get my first EV
Don't get this overpriced crap, just get tesla and be done with it.
Tesla Model 3 is a much better value if you want to road trip.
Keep looking, there are a flock of good EVs for a road trip
the model 3 is good, but a ice car is really the best choice for a road tripper
@@AustinWirlI strongly disagree. I rented a model 3 to drive from Dallas to Austin and I made it fine with only charging when I stopped for other things. It took no more time or effort than it would have in my Prius
Considering the Countryman SE will be $50K, that is a very pricey daily driver. The current Countryman SE hybrid is already $46K.
Just buy one that is a year old, they devalue more than just about any car
Nice interview Kyle. It's a real bummer the Countryman doesn't have the the barn doors. That was my favorite part of my wife's Countryman, that was such a fun car once I got rid of the run flat tires.
The countryman never had barn doors. You're referring to the clubman which is ending production.
@darrenjarvis9962 Thanks Darren for the correction.
Excited for the new mini…wish they had a PHEV version…I have the 2023 countryman and plan to replace my Niro EV next year…wanted a PHEV as I don’t know where I’ll be living in 3 years…PHEV would be a nice blend…
Will you be able to order the Chinese built ones with the hammer-and-sickle flag on the roof?
Weren't you going to the auto show there in Germany? Where are those videos??
The thumbnail? I thought it was a Corolla Cross.
It’s the headlights, I think, with the front fascia.
Trust Kyle to make any video over 20 minutes!
When the new mini copper will be available in North America?
Love that green.
I want an instrument cluster. The heads up display looks very outdated. The round infotainment screen is fun though.
You should judge charging speeds in miles per hour! Let's not reward inefficiency ❤
48A charging on a 65kWh battery is going to be fast. My 135kWh battery in my truck has 48A, it takes a bit to recharge, never stranded me, but I wish it had 80A charging for how big the battery is, but this will get like ~45mi of range per hour, which is really more than acceptable.
How do you demo a mini without racing stripes?
Will it take a Nema 14-50? Also will the British Racing Green be coming to the USA?
So much for an affordable version. Everyone is still going premium. Estimated price?
Mini's were never really known for its value.
Vikash said the hooks in the trunk are for grocery bags, (my ID.4 has the same) but I didn't hear what the D rings were for. Anyone know?
I didn't get what's the range of the new Mini Countryman? Help!
I am definitely interested!
What about the convertible ??
So the MG “Countryman” EV is mostly for city drivers? Then it is decidedly misnamed. 🤣
NACS charging plug?
Make it in the US and I will buy one.
Thank you Kyle for asking the hard questions about charging speed and range. This has allowed me to cross this car off my list for my next car. MINI’s attitude towards going electric with currently available technology is disappointing.
Kyle being nice. 130 sucks. Range of worse that a model 3 with about the same sized pack. What is the battery chemistry? Does it do preconditioning. Guess rich people can afford toys but the general public need an Equinox or.Model 3. Not fancy but a car that can take you places.
Can it tow?
JCW 6peed Manual. No exceptions.
6:35 mini thinks their customers will buy a Mini BEV one for city with 120miles and another ICE mini for long trips😂😂
I saw that too ! Fucking insane ! Why when a Tesla m3 will do this for less and go far ! What a waste !
That’s why these brands are going to be in trouble. I will stick with my Elonmobile
i love my 3 elon mobiles! no more gas and no crappy range or unavailable chargers! @@sydjaguar
Does anybody like the front?
The Mini guy is completely wrong. Americans don’t buy cars for daily usage. They buy cars for that “ once a year trip”. What’s going to happen is they are going to alienate their existing user base, as Mini fans purchase the electric model, not knowing much about EVs, but trusting the Mini brand, only to have regrets after the sale. Stupid. The car needs more range and 4X faster charging.
I guess that is why there are so many gas guzzling SUVs and Pickups that make 0 sense around town.
That is exactly right! It does not make sense, but people seem to purchase cars and trucks for tasks they "thick" they might do, not what they actually do. I know you meant this comment facetiously, but you inadvertently made a great example case for my comment. Thank you. @@abraxastulammo9940
I thought it would a premium replacement of bolt euv, breaking it's 250mile range.
It was a real miss not to ask him the specs of the upcoming ICE models. Not everyone is ready to go EV yet.
It's giving Mini RAV4 lol
It's getting so big....it is very nice....but big
it doesn't seem all that mini
Screw mini and bmw, range is not acceptable for price, but if stupid people or have money to burn , wanna buy this, go ahead give them your money, I'll stick mith tesla for now
Seriously? All the cars you’ve reviewed and you didn’t know those were grocery hooks???? LOL…
The rear butcher's apron lights are constantly repulsive
I feel like I'm watching a bunch of NPCs in a game.
Ugh No side (over the drivers door sun visor ?????? Say it isn't so !?!?!?!? Ugh !!!!! terrible.
What is that? A Toyota CR-V, GMC Terrain or Kia Telluride from the front? What's with the round headlights' design? And why would they keep that round screen inside? It doesn't go with anything! Terrible design choices.
Mini , does not get it, Once again, why do I want to charge every day, expensive and short distance, small sales and the average person will never buy this.
That looks nothing like a Mini 😅
all the mini-ness is gone,,,
Volvo CX30 is so much prettier & way cheaper. Mini has lost the plot.
You mean EX30?
@@sondremathias8984EX30 will be very expensive in Canada, compared to the US version. I've also heard the base model has a smaller pack in Canada, not sure if that's true, though.
I have a Tesla model 3, 2023 model and it will be about $10,000 cheaper for me to go for the EX30. I bought a model 3 because that’s basically about the highest I could pay for a car reasonably and the Volvo is even cheaper, so why not?
@@sondremathias8984 yes, but Volvo pricing varies greatly by market, and in some regions it may be more expensive than Model 3
Mini needs to stop showing this base model in BRG. Looks cheap.
So disappointed is these new Mini EVs. 😢
A hahaha,ev… why? Cng is much better…
Grossly overpriced. That vehicle is only worth around 10k.
Nowadays nothing with 4 tires cost $10000, maybe in 1996
@@rareshoelaces you may want to take a remedial reading class. I DID NOT say the vehicle costs 10k I said that was all it is worth. Fools are quick to part with their money.
@@JohnSmith-ug5ciOk, but your 10k is only worth 5k
you may need to go back to 1986 @@JohnSmith-ug5ci
That’s not a damn mini. 🤮