Flagship Drive

The new-generation 2024 Mini Countryman debuted on the compact crossover SUV market with new features, powertrains, and technologies. As a new iteration of the famous Mini, the model brings everything I love about the Mini Countryman, and more. For 2024, the Mini Countryman introduces a fresh design language. The main competitors of the Countryman model are the Audi Q3, Volvo S60, BMW X1, Kia Sportage, and Jaguar XE. Besides growing in dimensions, the new Countryman model’s exterior design comes with new lighting signatures in Classic, Favoured, and John Cooper Works options. 

The 2024 Mini Countryman’s top features include the 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen infotainment, 432km EV driving range, and Vibrant silver interior accents. With an All-wheel drive and 230kW power output, the new Countryman delivers an engaging drive experience. Here is a detailed look at the 2024 Countryman model, including features, specifications, pricing, and configurations. 

Exterior Design and Dimensions

The 2024 Mini Countryman SUV has grown significantly compared to its predecessor. The 2024 model is now 13 cm longer and 6 cm taller than the 2023 Mini Countryman. The enlarged dimensions enhance the Mini’s passenger space and versatility. 

Also, the larger dimensions of the 2024 Mini Countryman give the crossover SUV a more spacious interior. This makes the car a practical choice for families and adventure enthusiasts.

Interior and Features

The interior of the new 2024 Mini Countryman SE looks unique and sophisticated. Despite its larger size, the vehicle retains the iconic Mini look. 

The Mini Countryman offers three different exterior lighting signatures for the headlights and tail lights: Classic, Favoured, and John Cooper Works (JCW). These configurable lighting options add a touch of personalization to the vehicle, though their novelty may wear off over time.

The 2024 Mini Countryman has a higher ride height, which makes entering and exiting the vehicle effortless. Inside, you’ll find beautifully crafted faux leather seats in a warm brown color, complete with perforated sections for ventilation. While the seats lack cooling functions, they do offer electric adjustability, thigh support, massage function, and heating, ensuring a comfortable ride in various conditions.

The driver’s seat provides excellent side bolstering and a fixed headrest. The 2024 Mini Countryman has a small steering wheel. The wheel is wrapped in faux leather and offers heating capabilities. The steering wheel in the 2024 Countryman features a three-spoke design, with two spokes housing logically placed buttons, and the third spoke made of taut fabric with Vibrant Silver highlights.

Infotainment System And Technology

The best feature of the 2024 Mini Countryman is the 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen infotainment system. Running on Mini’s new Android-based Operating System 9, this system includes ‘Experience’ modes, a voice assistant, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Interestingly, the new 2024 Mini Countryman does not have a digital instrument cluster. Instead, it features a clear and bright head-up display, even with polarized sunglasses. This fold-up display shows critical information such as speed, navigation, and cruise control settings.

The centerpiece of the interior is the 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen. This high-resolution screen offers vibrant colors and houses various ‘Experience’ modes that change the car’s characteristics and drive modes. The modes include Core, Go Kart, Green, Vivid, Timeless, Personal, Balance, and Trail. While these modes provide an immersive experience, they can cause occasional lag when switching between apps and menus.

The Mini Operating System 9 interface is user-friendly and less overwhelming than the BMW Operating System 9 found in related models. The infotainment system supports both wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ensuring seamless connectivity. A conveniently placed wireless phone charger at the front of the center console keeps your device charged without sliding around.

Engine And Performance

The 2024 Mini Countryman SE All4 is the most powerful all-electric variant, featuring dual electric motors with a total system power of 230 kW and torque of 494 Nm. 

This all-wheel-drive Mini Countryman EV has a 67 kWh lithium-ion battery, offering a claimed range of 432 km (WLTP). The electric 2024 Mini Countryman supports a maximum DC fast charging rate of 130 kW. With the fast charger, the electric Mini Countryman’s 67 kWh battery can charge from 10-80% charge in just 29 minutes.

2024 Countryman EV Driving Experience

The 2024 Mini Countryman is fun to drive. According to Carwow, the EV starts with a turn of a knob at the base of the dashboard. At low speeds, the Mini Countryman car is largely silent, with an audible tone playing outside for pedestrian safety.

The Mini Countryman SE delivers impressive power, thanks to its dual-electric motor setup. Despite its heavier weight compared to the petrol-powered version, the 2024 Countryman EV remains agile and responsive. It offers two driving modes: ‘D’ mode for a traditional driving experience and ‘B’ mode for one-pedal driving.

The 2024 Mini Countryman comes standard with front and rear parking sensors, a surround-view camera, and a parking assistant. The adaptive cruise control system in the EV is radar-based. The system performs excellently on highways, making long journeys more comfortable.

Trim Levels And Features 

The 2024 Mini Countryman comes in base Core, Classic, and top-of-the-line Favoured models. Each of these models offers different tech and convenience features. 

Here is a breakdown of the 2024 Mini Countryman trims and features.

Highlights of the Core model:

• Proximity entry and push-button start
• Automatic LED headlights
• Sport seats
• Mini Intelligent Personal Assistant
• Automatic high-beam
• LED tail lights
• Hands-free powered tailgate
• Body color or Jet Black side mirrors and roof
• 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless smartphone charging
• 18-inch Asteroid Spoke silver alloy wheels
• 6-speaker 100-watt sound system
• Dual-zone climate control
• Classic Trim Design elements with Piano Black highlights
• Sport steering wheel
• Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
• Grey/Blue or Black/Blue cloth upholstery

The classic model has all the Core model’s features, plus:

• Panoramic glass sunroof
• Heated front seats
• Mini augmented reality navigation
• All4 exterior styling (SE only)

Favoured has all the Classic model’s features, plus: :

• Sun protection glazing
• 19-inch ‘Kaleido Spoke’ alloy wheels in vibrant silver and black OR
• Electric front seats
• Vibrant silver interior accents
• 20-inch ‘Windmill Spoke’ silver and black wheels (SE only)
• Anthracite headliner
• 12-speaker 365-watt Harman Kardon sound system
• Driver active seat functions
• John Cooper Works seats
• Beige, Dark Petrol, or Vintage Brown Vescin upholstery

2024 Mini Countryman Price

The 2024 Mini Countryman is available in several trims and configurations. Each of these trims offers internal combustion and electric powertrains. 

Here are the pricing details for the 2024 lineup:

Mini Countryman C

• Core: $49,990
• Classic: $52,990
• Favored: $55,990

Mini Countryman S All4

• Classic: $58,990
• Favoured: $61,990
• JCW Sport: $63,990

2024 Countryman E

• Core: $64,990
• Classic: $67,990
• Favoured: $70,990

Mini Countryman JCW All4

• Core: $67,990
• Classic: $70,990
• Favoured: $73,990

Mini Countryman SE All4

• Classic: $72,990
• Favoured: $75,990
• JCW Sport: $77,990

Safety Equipment

All electric 2024 Mini Countryman models come standard with autonomous emergency braking (AEB), Intelligent emergency call, Reversing camera, and Blind-spot monitoring. Other standard features are the Front parking sensors, Exit warning, Rear cross-traffic alert, Rear collision prevention, and 

The Classic and above models come with Adaptive cruise control, an Automatic speed limiter, a Parking assistant, a Drive recorder, a Surround-view camera, and an Interior camera.

Warranty

For 2024, the Mini Countryman E and SE are covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometer warranty. 

Overall, the Mini Countryman is a lovely Choice for anyone looking for a compact family SUV.