I am blind in my right eye and without Blindspot monitoring how visible would it be outside looking near the rear pillars? I also have to say I love your channel. Such enthusiasm for your product and you are a very relatable person. A regular guy and not some salesman trying to push the product. Thank you
For what they are giving for used cars right now, I might hop into a MINI once again. I had a 2015 Countryman and then got into a 2016 Cooper S, which was amazing to drive. Still deciding on a Countryman S or Clubman S as I’ve got a little girl now!
Can’t find this answer…. In the 2022 countryman, will the front cup holders accommodate a 1 litre plastic drink bottle? Will it interfere with the start stop toggle ect.
Can you tell me how heavy is the 2021 countryman cooper S front wheel drive is.thank you Nick9toes over here in the 🇬🇧 ps you are doing a great job 🤙🤙🤙🤙
I can’t seem to find this answer anywhere. Does the 2022 countryman front cupholders accommodate a 1 L plastic drink bottle and if it does would extend past the lower toggles near the gearshift.
I would like a Countryman as a replacement for both my Mini Hatch and Alfa station wagon but can't get my head around the Countryman front end. It makes me think of some marine animal that I can't quite put my finger on but it bugs me every time I see one. Looks like it's the Clubman for me.
New tail lights look better but still goofy large. Wonder if they got so big with the F series due regulations somewhere? Still think the R56 era are the best looking to date.
all modern cars got bigger... its normal. can tell you if you ever try one though that is do feel small and karty surprisingly even though its a crossover
Preferred the old tail lights. Much prefer the new front grille and front lights, however. Would love to see Mini get rid of the chrome trim around the car and go instead for “chrome-delete” black trim accents. Especially when choosing black roof and black wheels. The other thing that would complete the car for me is the central display should fill the central circle completely (a large circular display) and the hybrid range would increase to 40-50 miles. And I’d lose those yellow-green accent plug badges that show the car is a hybrid and the “COUNTRYMAN” branding on the rear end. The owner already knows what car they are driving. That’s what matters. Less badges are always better. Most Tesla’s have only the “T” badge and that philosophy works well. And especially so when driving a quirky unique car, like a Mini. Make car design be the focus, not attention seeking big marketing badges. The only signs you need are the mini badges. A beautiful woman doesn’t need a tattoo on her face. Also prefer the original instrument cluster. In a word-charm! I feel Mini could have taken that idea even further. Some retro throwbacks work well in this kind of car design. Many older cars feel as if they have a soul. It’s temping to want to modernise them, but the danger is you might kill that very magic people love about the car. VW Golf is a perfect example, it used have such character. The central infotainment display was the screen begging to be all-screen right out to the edge of the circle. Modernise the infotainment screen. With the instrument cluster retaining the vintage classic charm. A compromise would be to keep the old instrument cluster layout, but make each part of it a separate digital display-to keep the essence of the analog binnacle design, while adding some modern power.
No it's definitely not. Th newer one is just too much, it's over did and aesthetically worse. The front escpecially. Also in the EU the engine got a reduced power. And the best colour of melting silver is also gone so no improvement on any side.
@@TheMINIac I love the oyster touch in the silver painting and also looks very cool with black roof and the chrome detailing. The second best colour is the island blue with white roof.
@@TheMINIac I mean it’s not really that small. I’d dash the last good sized mini was the 1st gen which were bigger then the original but also fairly small. I mean the ones today are still small by today’s standards, but even then that’s just in America.
@@TheMINIac yeah fair enough but it’s not like small. I have a 1st ten and I’d say that’s small. They’re great cars regardless, I just think they’re a tad bit too big, not to mention the newest ones don’t look mini
@@kallumcoekin3401 the countryman is a crossover, the 3dr (f56) is the comparable to the older "mini cooper" note also that f56 is a modern car, therefor like all existing car brand, they got bigger. but they are still smaller than other cars and FEEL go-karty, even the countryman does. you should try them
Life is too short to drive a boring car, so drive the Mini. That was COOL :)))
Can’t wait to pick up my New 2022 Countryman in Rooftop Grey colour this March 🥰
I am blind in my right eye and without Blindspot monitoring how visible would it be outside looking near the rear pillars?
I also have to say I love your channel. Such enthusiasm for your product and you are a very relatable person. A regular guy and not some salesman trying to push the product. Thank you
@@TheMINIac that’s great. How about front parking sensors ?
I would say the biggest change is definitely on the inside due to the new displays, otherwise you got to be a mini-nerd to even tell any difference
MINI Nerd right here. 🙋🏻♂️
For what they are giving for used cars right now, I might hop into a MINI once again. I had a 2015 Countryman and then got into a 2016 Cooper S, which was amazing to drive. Still deciding on a Countryman S or Clubman S as I’ve got a little girl now!
Defo loving the new look, especially the union flag lights. Shame they don’t come in manual all4 anymore. Would’ve got one!
Hey, I just wanted to say that in my opinion I like the JCW Countryman the most. Random, just had to get it out there. So, how are you doing Miniac?
Sad to get rid of our 2013, but the 2022 we got is quite a bit better, ie: ‘more mature’ in all respects.
I just wish they brought back the manual for the countryman like they did for the F56
Buying 2020, 2022 parts install later = save a lot of money
Thank you so much for this video!!
Can’t find this answer…. In the 2022 countryman, will the front cup holders accommodate a 1 litre plastic drink bottle?
Will it interfere with the start stop toggle ect.
They should reverse the back up lights. They point backwards.
Can you tell me how heavy is the 2021 countryman cooper S front wheel drive is.thank you Nick9toes over here in the 🇬🇧 ps you are doing a great job 🤙🤙🤙🤙
I can’t seem to find this answer anywhere. Does the 2022 countryman front cupholders accommodate a 1 L plastic drink bottle and if it does would extend past the lower toggles near the gearshift.
Are those bumpers interchangeable? Could one make convert the 2020 into a 2022 facelift model?
Yes
When will the 2023 model countryman be available to older ?
Thanks very much.
Can front parking sensors be mounted to the countryman? Any idea of cost if it can be done ?
Where are you located and is that 2020 model so available?
Is the software compatible with older models? I have a 2019 F55 and love the new layout off the infotainment
@@TheMINIac already found a company in my country who does it for €80. ndh.nu/?product=mini-connected-2021-upgrade
I would like a Countryman as a replacement for both my Mini Hatch and Alfa station wagon but can't get my head around the Countryman front end. It makes me think of some marine animal that I can't quite put my finger on but it bugs me every time I see one.
Looks like it's the Clubman for me.
@@TheMINIac Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Some guys like fat chicks and cats too 😁
🐸 frog
@@markihoremaxadtidhi916 Yes!
@@CathodeRayNipplez used to not like them either, they grew on me, specialy with the 300 hp awd
New tail lights look better but still goofy large. Wonder if they got so big with the F series due regulations somewhere?
Still think the R56 era are the best looking to date.
all modern cars got bigger... its normal. can tell you if you ever try one though that is do feel small and karty surprisingly even though its a crossover
Preferred the old tail lights. Much prefer the new front grille and front lights, however. Would love to see Mini get rid of the chrome trim around the car and go instead for “chrome-delete” black trim accents. Especially when choosing black roof and black wheels. The other thing that would complete the car for me is the central display should fill the central circle completely (a large circular display) and the hybrid range would increase to 40-50 miles. And I’d lose those yellow-green accent plug badges that show the car is a hybrid and the “COUNTRYMAN” branding on the rear end. The owner already knows what car they are driving. That’s what matters. Less badges are always better. Most Tesla’s have only the “T” badge and that philosophy works well. And especially so when driving a quirky unique car, like a Mini. Make car design be the focus, not attention seeking big marketing badges. The only signs you need are the mini badges. A beautiful woman doesn’t need a tattoo on her face. Also prefer the original instrument cluster. In a word-charm! I feel Mini could have taken that idea even further. Some retro throwbacks work well in this kind of car design. Many older cars feel as if they have a soul. It’s temping to want to modernise them, but the danger is you might kill that very magic people love about the car. VW Golf is a perfect example, it used have such character. The central infotainment display was the screen begging to be all-screen right out to the edge of the circle. Modernise the infotainment screen. With the instrument cluster retaining the vintage classic charm. A compromise would be to keep the old instrument cluster layout, but make each part of it a separate digital display-to keep the essence of the analog binnacle design, while adding some modern power.
Me: Reads video title
Me: (Thinks) Would bloody well hope so!
No it's definitely not. Th newer one is just too much, it's over did and aesthetically worse. The front escpecially. Also in the EU the engine got a reduced power. And the best colour of melting silver is also gone so no improvement on any side.
@@TheMINIac I love the oyster touch in the silver painting and also looks very cool with black roof and the chrome detailing. The second best colour is the island blue with white roof.
same battery size ?
@@TheMINIac thank you sir.
My mom will buy mini in dubai
Sweating much
Both too big
@@TheMINIac I mean it’s not really that small. I’d dash the last good sized mini was the 1st gen which were bigger then the original but also fairly small. I mean the ones today are still small by today’s standards, but even then that’s just in America.
@@TheMINIac yeah fair enough but it’s not like small. I have a 1st ten and I’d say that’s small. They’re great cars regardless, I just think they’re a tad bit too big, not to mention the newest ones don’t look mini
@@TheMINIac yeah fair enough, I still think they look good though. Also I need a new roof liner for my r53, do you know where I could get it?
@@TheMINIac ok thank you
@@kallumcoekin3401 the countryman is a crossover, the 3dr (f56) is the comparable to the older "mini cooper" note also that f56 is a modern car, therefor like all existing car brand, they got bigger. but they are still smaller than other cars and FEEL go-karty, even the countryman does. you should try them