In short: Mini Cooper SE All4 Countryman
Countryman is generally ideal for Mini. Because it is a mixture, which means it belongs to fashion trends. In our case, there is also a plug-in hybrid. Completely different from all Minis so far, along with the almost forgotten first with an electric motor. The Countryman plug-in hybrid is a true example of irrational-rational choice. When we write irrational, we are referring to this Mini's core mission of being quirky, enthusiastic, and maybe even British-style, which is why the modern Mini has earned such a different reputation for itself. Just go! Our regular readers, however, have already been able to read some of the entries on the two most powerful versions of the new Countryman. So we don't need to explain further that the Countryman is rational - because it's big enough, spacious enough, and otherwise perfectly acceptable. It is true that many people find the design of the instrumentation and infotainment system quite unusual (because the design does not match the function, but two rather opaque round screens are available for sources of information for the driver and therefore belong to the aforementioned irrational part of the car). However, it is also true that the driver can get all the important information on a modern head-up screen (HUD), which he achieves by looking through the windshield.
It looks like roominess. At first glance, the layout and design of the seats also seem unusual, but they cannot be blamed for anything. In this Mini, the fifth passenger is almost equally comfortable in the back seat.
The other two Coutrymans at the time of our brief introduction had a classic drivetrain, both with all-wheel drive and the most powerful two-liter engine, once with a turbodiesel, once with a petrol turbo, and an additional E mark - a badge and something else: a plug-in hybrid system module.
So this is the first Mini with an alternative drive. If we look closely at the design, we find that it is known. BMW initially put the same thing in the i8, except that everything was reversed there: the electric motor at the front and the turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine at the rear. Later, the first reversible design was given to the BMW 225 xe Active Tourer. The Countryman has a slightly shorter actual range than advertised, which would normally travel around 35 kilometers. For those who use the car for shorter daily commutes (especially in the city), this will be enough to provide a "clear conscience". It would definitely be better if the Mini had a more powerful charger (than just 3,7 kilowatts), as charging from public chargers can be faster.
Of course, all-wheel drive is also a feature, because the electric motor only sends its power to the rear wheels, but it's only really noticed at startup (when only the electric motor is running). If you need more power, of course, the combined power of both engines is sufficient.
Thus, Mini serves in a timely manner those who are looking for a suitable answer at the moment, when it is not yet entirely clear what will happen to diesels. Anyone who decides to do so can also apply for a premium with the Slovenian Eco Fund, which will slightly lower the significant purchase price.
Mini Cooper SE All4 Countryman
Basic data
| Base model price: | 37.950 € |
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| Test model cost: | 53.979 € |
| Power: | 165kW (224 KM) |
Cost (up to 100.000 km or five years)
Technical information
| engine: | 3-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbocharged petrol - displacement 1.499 cm3 - maximum power 100 kW (136 hp) at 4.400 rpm - maximum torque 220 Nm at 1.250 - 4.300 rpm. Electric motor - synchronous - maximum power 65 kW at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 165 Nm at 1.250 to 3.000 rpm |
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| Energy transfer: | hybrid four-wheel drive, front-wheel drive petrol engine, rear-wheel drive electric motor - 6-speed dual clutch automatic transmission - tires 225/55 R 17 97W |
| Capacity: | top speed 198 km/h, electric 125 km/h – acceleration 0-100 km/h 6,8 s – average fuel consumption in combined cycle (ECE) 2,3 to 2,1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 52-49 g/km - electricity consumption from 14,0 to 13,2 kWh / 100 km - electric range (ECE) from 41 to 42 km, battery charging time 2,5 h (3,7 kW at 16 A ), maximum torque 385 Nm, battery: Li-Ion, 7,6 kWh |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.735 kg - permissible total weight 2.270 kg |
| External dimensions: | length 4.299 mm - width 1.822 mm - height 1.559 mm - wheelbase 2.670 mm - fuel tank 36 l |
| Box: | 405 / l 1.275 |
