MINI Countryman 2023– car dimensions: 4444 mm long, 1843 mm wide and 1661 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,545 kg. Braked towing is 1,700 kg.
The cabin centres on a round 240 mm OLED touchscreen that handles infotainment, navigation and climate settings. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, along with dual-zone automatic climate control. Dynamic Cruise Control comes as standard. Parking Assistant includes front and rear sensors plus a reversing camera. Driving Assistant brings automatic emergency braking with front collision warning, blind-spot and lane-change warning, and lane departure warning with steering intervention. Higher packs add adaptive cruise and full lane-control assist.
Boot space measures 450 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1450 litres when they fold flat. The 40:20:40 split rear bench can slide and has adjustable backrests for extra flexibility.
Braked towing capacity is 1700 kg and unbraked is 750 kg. An electrically folding tow hitch is available as an option. Payload is listed at 475 kg (EU).
The cabin feels roomier than before with extra shoulder and elbow space up front and more rear room. Sport seats and dual-zone climate control are typical. A large circular OLED screen dominates the dash. Optional panoramic roof makes it bright and airy. Rear seats slide and recline for better comfort or cargo. It lives as a practical family SUV with modern MINI style.
WLTP combined fuel use 5.9-6.2 l/100 km for the C mild-hybrid.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (2024): 83% adult, 87% child, 81% vulnerable road users, 79% safety assist.
Standard kit includes front/side/rear side airbags, centre airbag, ABS, DSC, AEB, lane support, tyre pressure monitor, eCall.
The Countryman C uses a 1.5-litre three-cylinder mild-hybrid petrol making 170 hp system output. Official combined consumption sits between 5.9 and 6.2 litres per 100 km depending on wheels and options. Tank holds around 54 litres on many specs.
Servicing follows the Condition Based Service system that tracks oil life and other items from actual use. Oil changes and checks are typically annual or every 10,000-20,000 km/miles. Complimentary maintenance covers the first three years or 36,000 miles in some markets. Service packages are offered for longer cover.
It earned a full five-star Euro NCAP rating in 2024. Standard safety includes multiple airbags with a centre bag, autonomous emergency braking for cars and vulnerable users, lane keeping support, speed assist and tyre pressure warning. An active bonnet helps pedestrian protection.
Daily life is straightforward with a practical 450-litre boot that expands to 1,450 litres. Sliding rear seats help balance passenger space and cargo. The mild-hybrid setup and solid build suit mixed driving without fuss.
Length 4444 mm, Width 1843 mm, Height 1661 mm, Wheelbase 2692 mm (Countryman 2023 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group PressClub technical specifications of the MINI Countryman C valid from 03/2024, MINI colour lists.