2018 MINI JCW Countryman All4 Review - The Best Crossover You Can Buy

[@TheStraightPipes]

Is there a crossover that's more fun than this? Prove it. Also thanks to our early video access Patreon supporters Michael H, Sean R, Oliver U, Arthur E, David C, Israel C, Luke M, De Kun L, James M, Paul B, Julian M, Graeme P, Ethan L, Charles E, Pavo B, LeaseCosts Canada, Stephen Y, Edgarson R, Ryan J, Curtis K, Kevin D, Robert P, Tony B, Ben M, Allen G, Andrew R, Nick L, Joe, Waleed M, Hyogo M, Omar, J, Paul B, Matt W, Bill B, Kelvin K, Carlos L, James C, Forrest W, Carlos S, Kevin S, Jeremy S, Brad M, Eli G, 10ShapedFist, Phuong N, Santhosh B, Peter S, MK, Andy B, Casey A, Rob J, Andrew L, Jayjay S, Emil, Christopher K, Alex S, Artur N, Alexander M, Edward A, Carlin M, Haley W, Pablo O, Kevin J, Jim G, Kirk H, Emile H, Brylon E, Quinn M, Matt P, Johnson L, Glenn K, James S, Rohit S, Grant H, Jim W, Henry K, Sean F, Kim H, Joel P, larusso, Dallon H, Nealon Y, Eric P, Giliar D, Matthew G, Paul F, Jesse Y, John D, Devin B, Eric W, Brian H, Jonathan P, Aaron A, Fei D, Chad S, Cameron P, Derek R, Hugo G, Justin M, Nelson C! Check out the cool rewards at www.patreon.com/thestraightpipes

[@mykejones9938]

You guys reviewed the Kona. Both are turbo 4 cylinder cuv's. Which was more fun of the two?

[@walterbrooks3539]

Test drove this and the 1.6T Kona. Ended up with the Kona. Better value I think.

[@PenCrisis]

More fun than a macan?

[@john-manuelquiogue5267]

Macan or XC40

[@mikiwouze]

Nissan Juke Nismo, almost same power, almost half the price! With the money you save, buy a Nissan Micra for the fun.

[@ArthurEmbleton]

Encouraging you to use the other hand when opening a door helps you to check for cyclists as you twist your body. It's actually part of the Dutch driving test.

[@twgood5882]

Excellent point about #DutchReach, @Arthur Embleton.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Well mention it soon in a video!

[@alessandromelone1049]

In Italy too

[@CanningPetto]

We need less cyclist in Canada. Use your left hand to open the door and save the right hand for covering your eyes.

[@davismathis845]

@Arthur Embleton in America we make sure to run cyclists over I’ve got 2 last Month haha.

[@stevenvuong3440]

7:49 Guess I'm not sleeping tonight.

[@TheStraightPipes]

😂

[@kolbis99]

I've been binge watching your reviews the last couple days. How am I just finding this channel?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Share it with your buddies so they don't miss out either

[@Some1bor3d]

I'm not even a car guy and I've watched most of your videos...I guess I'm a car guy now!

[@TheStraightPipes]

That's what we love to hear!

[@MaxSpeedMike]

Welcome to the club :)

[@trevorsanford1065]

Took delivery of mine yesterday, the HUD you can adjust to your seat position in driver profile. I'm 6"4 and it's fine

[@mbrunnme]

You know what? Those door handles might be a safety feature. Reaching across with your opposite hand forces you to turn your head so you're more likely to see cyclists coming up next to you. The ol' Dutch Reach.

[@TheStraightPipes]

True

[@geetee4037]

Using your opposite hand to open the door saves you taking out cyclists and is taught in Scandanavia. It forces you to look before opening. Great review guys.

[@piquetuk]

Just picked up the hybrid Countryman & I'm loving it, MINI won't tell you this but it's actually quicker than the JCW to 100kmh.

[@dew62169]

but does it... "PopoPOPOpOPoppopOPp"?

[@mbtbd]

No manual transmission makes it a no go for one who likes to be more engaged with the driving.

[@TheJonnyTauntonShow]

This has to be far and away my fave car related channel, I seriously can't wait to see what the future holds!

[@paulcfyeung]

This new gen is a massive improvement over the previous version in terms of looks and perceived interior quality. In saying that the Mk2 Clubman is IMO, the best looking one after the 3 door hatch. It is so well proportioned compared to the 5 door and the aforementioned Countryman

[@seths8034]

200kmh---> 124mph

[@tristincozine9644]

It’d be really cool if you guys could get a new Mini convertible before winter, and once it starts getting colder, maybe test out the new Clubman! Also those older Clubmans are one of my favorites!!

[@wizardmix]

+TheStraightPipes This one gave me an idea: I'm a US guy but I grew up on some Canadian programming, remember "You Can't Do That On Television" ??? (maybe you don't because I might be a little older) but they did this thing called the Opposite Skits, look it up. Anyhow, every so often you two should unexpectedly switch roles.

[@nicholasfrisch244]

It's always a good day when a new Straight Pipes or Savage Geese video comes out.

[@WorthlessGeek]

Plus RegularCars!

[@harrismi7]

I like that lifted version at 3:45.

[@nomnomnambo]

I was JUST looking at these yesterday and wishing there was a Straight Pipes review for it! You guys are awesome!!

[@kendallbschannel]

I love your Mini reviews! I’m thinking about getting a clubman soon, but I’m waiting for you all to do a review first haha

[@bakedzizi]

With the door handles, you turn your hand to the outside and push with your elbow to get the door open. Pretty comfortable

[@izzieweitman2338]

I own one of those ugliest MINI coopers, and I love it, you big jerk.

[@TheStraightPipes]

❤️

[@kellingtonlink956]

Thanks for the video. I was just suggesting ‘smaller’ cars this weekend ... I hadn’t considered this a a possible recommendation. But after watching your video... the regular Mini might worth ‘thinking’ about... well at least a Test Drive. Thanks again.

[@bradcomis1066]

If your careful with the application of options they can be quite affordable and they usually have much better colour options than other manufacturers.

[@kellingtonlink956]

My concern about recommending the Mini was that “I’ve heard” that 100% of the automatic transmissions have failed or will fail. The individual (that I was assisting) cannot drive a manual ... sadly. Aside from that I don’t think you could find anyone who doesn’t like the Mini’s unique style. I love them.

[@davidduarte3478]

Been watching you guys for over a year now, trying to decide what I wanted when I had no boundaries for cross-shopping other than price. I seriously got so close to a Q5, A5 sportback, AllRoad, Stinger GT2, and Stelvio at different points. Then I found this MINI 2 weeks ago and came back here to watch your review. Bought a Countryman S ALL4 with JCW package (unfortunately not the engine; couldn't find one) yesterday! Thanks, guys! Looking forward to continuing to watch all of your videos even though my car search is done. (for now! Haha)

[@TheStraightPipes]

Congrats!!

[@mathewtodd480]

Fun fact, if you have a sequential you can flip the shift lever and shift the other way around, might be a setting, might be dependant on the trans manufacturer

[@KirkKreifels]

I remember when MINIs were MINI. Thanks for the content! I hope to review one soon!

[@siseesan3147]

LEXUriouS Kirk yeah that was years ago now there getting bigger and more electric

[@rickmeijer5245]

This peacefull review work deserve more views/likes, good work guys⚡️ Greetings from Holland

[@stephencain3467]

for the us mini the checkered flags go on from 140-160

[@TheStraightPipes]

Thanks!

[@stephencain3467]

No problem it just ended up looking on cars.com to figure it out

[@ivydjm8939]

Stephen Cain are you sure you saw correctly? I’m seeing 120-160mph.

[@stephencain3467]

ivydjm89 woops I meant 120 I guess I didn’t notice the typo

[@TheStraightPipes]

We trusted you Stephen

[@seamonkey420]

yup. got me a 2020 JCW CM on its way from the factory. so excited!! needed space but love my Minis. also 300hp and a one of a kind CUV with AWD.

[@HarveySkipsey]

Head up display is adjustable for height and rake, so taller drivers can read it without difficulty

[@Thomasfrank]

I know they're in different classes, but... do you guys prefer this or the Stinger? Fully loaded, this is about the same price as a GT2, so I'm curious.

[@siseesan3147]

Thomas Frank I would say the Stinger its more value for the money more powerful looks amazing and practical that’s all you need

[@TheStraightPipes]

Definitely the Stinger GT

[@siseesan3147]

TheStraightPipes it’s literally the best car Kia has now

[@Thomasfrank]

Awesome, no need for FOMO then :P

[@siseesan3147]

I get it it’s good

[@RedsGarageOfBlue]

You can change the angle of the Heads Up Display through the radio settings. Tall people friendly.

[@casaldana]

You guys are killing it as always!

[@nikkirri]

For the door handle you have to use the opposite hand so you check backwards and see if a car is coming. The Aston Martin said so.

[@the___truth8038]

If only you’d waited just a few months to review this! It now comes with 306BHP! 🔥🔥

[@MrGrandis852]

JCW Clubman next? :D

[@Cosmic_Gypsy]

Exists 😎

[@euanswann1095]

Love the videos I think the countryman feels the same size as the cooper in the back but just a bit taller

[@daisukejuhanihuuskonentomi9733]

Just bought a 2018 Countryman JCW ! Love the content, keep it up👍

[@IKhanNot]

It's okay the price will be half in 2 years. Add in CPO warranty and it will be an excellent value.

[@OFFENSIVE-COFFEE]

THAT CAR LOOKS SO DEVASTATED 😂

[@siseesan3147]

jesus, she wrote ikr 😂😂😂

[@dealman3312]

Thanks for the review. Picking one up in manual tomorrow.

[@ComblessMan]

Not fast, nowhere near as many options, (the seats in the Mini are incredible) but as a mini SUV, the Mazda CX3. It's slow, yet fun to drive but my favorite characteristic of the beast, it sounds like a small angry dog when you accelerate. Funny as anything, brings a smile to your face and will save one a big bit of money. I've always thought it was the ideal car for Mazda to turbo, ...sigh. They don't. Sorry, it's been a while since I was commenting and pushing the Mazda.

[@theWynn3]

I drive a regular mini right now but it sucks in the winter. Getting this car next spring for sure

[@istevieee]

I'm tall and find the head up display is perfect in my Cooper JCW. You can actually change the angle of it in the options on the infotainment.

[@jacobneil]

Real talk, you guys should review the Clubman.

[@pyguay1679]

I could see the bench being useful when you need to put your ski boots on in the parking lot.

[@HeidiandFranny]

You took off road!. I was pleasantly surprised about thus MINI. I drove a.manual. I have never liked the automatic Mini. Heidi

[@JulezWinnfield]

I love how Yuri always clarifies the Canadian currency pricing. How about some other world currency pricing, Yuri? What's this (insert subject vehicle) cost in pesos, dinars, pounds sterling, euros, rubles, kroners, dongs...(for your Vietnamese subscribers...lol)?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Cad. Maybe usd

[@forrest225]

It's a bargain at 814,000,000 dong!

[@shankarbalan3813]

This being Petrol driven is probably really responsive and fun. Though personally I m not too keen on the Countryman here in India because one only gets a Diesel version - and Mini + Diesel just does not gel at all.

[@niklasrose9050]

As always the most entertaining car reviewers on KZbin! There's just this focus/sharpness issue in a lot of the scenes when the camera is directed towards you that is a bit disappointing. Apart from this your videos are probably the most professionally produced car reviews on KZbin!

[@michaelmendoza9711]

Okay, so this is the best Crossover you can buy. No more Crossover reviews please. We need to end the world of crossovers. - CrossoverHater4Life

[@kitty051299]

Bu T i WAn T AlOOt Of CaR FoR mY MonEY AnD i NeeD a BIg CaR!!

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I have a 2013 Paceman Cooper S ALL4 its a great car but on run flats it is barely tolerable it is bone jarring stiff on Canadian roads (Alberta). I changed them over as they don't last 20K KM. Once i changed the tires the car was much more tolerable. It is a blast in the snow and in the winter but you have to be realistic as to what it is. It has been reliable so far and good gas mileage. When you bump into another mini driver it's always a wave and nod to appreciate that you bought something different than the boring normal....

[@chocolatewheelchair]

Colin Goldthorpe do you use premium gasoline?

[@Andrew.Branch]

The brand new Mini Clubman is the best Mini they've ever made. Long low and wide. Review it and eat your words.

[@justlookingaround9834]

This does have a digital speed read out within the analogue speedo.

[@DeeJayAdverb]

NOICE!!! Killed it again boys!

[@ubayyd]

Toggle switches ftw!

[@ampimagery]

Is that Yuri hiding a yawn @4:30!? Lol! Also, I would love to see a 2019 G63 review, with mentions of everything they changed from the previous version. Thanks for the awesome videos guys!

[@pencilelitist]

More Minis!

[@briandutch5289]

Great review, as always! But I would LOVE for you to test the JCW CLUBMAN.

[@Wizerud]

Seconded. The new Clubman is much more refined and better-looking than the last gen pic they showed in this video.

[@wallstreetoneil]

I'm shopping in this market right now, I love all your vids and just found your channels (I'm a Toronto guy), I'm looking at 1) 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2) 2019 Forester, 3) 2018/19 VW Sportwagon, 4) VW Tiguan, 2019 Jeep Cherokee Trailhawk - help me decide. The vehicle is mostly a weekend vehicle to go up to Collingwood skiing and some around town.

[@dealman3312]

Hey toronto guy. Get a jcw

[@arquivo225]

Amazing little car. This version is really bigger than the previous one. In Brazil we receive only automatic version for them. Sad but true.

[@amark3721]

Can you do some Audi reviews please 🙏

[@toma7894]

Amar K Q8

[@constructionbootgazer]

Allroad!

[@oliverroo59]

I just can't get over the face of this thing - a face only a mother could love....

[@spyro98ortiz62]

Best mini ever! I wish I had one but they're so expensive. And besides that's a better crossover than the rest of those bland crossovers lol

[@guliverovi]

At this point I'll just believe you edit in the pops later lmao. Great vid as always! Nice car but kinda pricey.

[@bakedzizi]

If you hold the interior led color switcher thing for about 5 seconds or so, it will flash. Then the color will be rainbow

[@Ethanhall100]

I really like this car but its just a little too small for me so I went for a Golf Alltrack with the 6 speed manual

[@ChengHooSew]

If you drive on the right side and you push the stick to Sport+ it actually angle toward the passenger which annoy the hell out of me.

[@tbomb887]

Actually it will coast in neutral while using cruise control going downhill while in green mode

[@SyedIbrahim-bg5xt]

12:15 I like the Jcw r55 more.....it's so ugly it's beautiful.

[@joshuadaniel4613]

Yuri flashin’ that Vincero!

[@steven7897]

Subaru Forester XT. Where that at? We need more subies

[@siddyjain]

You use the opposite hand so you do the Dutch check every time i.e. checking for cars behind you in your blind spot (I'm guessing)

[@datmantt]

This video really is convincing me to get a mini. Even with the weird handle thing. Ugh. SO MANY OPTIONS!!

[@Kayametra]

I have a 2012 base Countryman S and you guys are making me so jealous. I want a 2018 but I'm too broke lol

[@emullen93]

I’ve had my mini for 2 years and still turn the scroll whee the wrong way at first..... it does NOT make sense...

[@iangarrard390]

You sold it to me. Good work guys.

[@draneiv]

What is your car? Me: *COUNTRY MAN*

[@kennthbennett7320]

I don't know about this one but I know someone who bought a mini and it literally fell apart in front of his eyes! Had it 6 months and got rid of it.

[@K03sport]

it is the better X1/X2. and cheaper too once you add all the options to te BMWs. This little guy doesn't need very much, if any add-on doodads. And, the most important, it can have 3 pedals.

[@o0260o]

In some countries new drivers are taught to open door with opposite hand so not to door a cyclist. Forces you to turn your body and look.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Smart!

[@2060raj]

When are you reviewing the 2025 JCW countryman ??

[@andrewalmaraz5368]

You guys should review a Chrysler 300s

[@tkusterb]

FYI, in the US, the. Mini JCW speedo shows race flags at 120 MPH, roughly equivalent to 200 KPH (at 9:50).

[@ericmotion4488]

The JCW may have my favorite "POP".

[@3brown1green97]

love your videos...hi from greece

[@jaccuster8258]

You sold me with the pops

[@austinoidas1745]

I thinking this car or a Jeep Wrangler the jeep is like $60.000 where the MINI is like $48.000 not the same kind of car but for carry 2 mountain bikes it be fine there is a lift kit for the MINI too lol a good drive way combo would be a SUV for carry people & stuff would go with a 2019 porsche cayenne turbo a sports car would be a 2019 porsche 718 spyder I love open air driving on the cheap it be 2019 Mini Countyman all4 & Mini Cooper works

[@dusty600]

Speaking of rallying, MINI JCW WRC uses the Countryman body instead of the smaller Hardtop.

[@masaytaka]

"If you like Mini and have a family..." and don't like crossovers... get a Clubman ;) Are you going to test it finally? :)

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Great video guys!

[@marcinkowalik4175]

Any thoughts on a Passat R line as a first car ?

[@stephenhendricks103]

Sorry guys, perhaps you should have titled the review "The Best Crossover You Can Buy If You Hate Crossovers."

[@mrtoyotatrd6126]

That’s my next car. Either the countryman jcw or a 4Runner Trd pro. A huge step up from an r53 Cooper s. They aren’t as reliable as the 4Runner for sure, but if you know how to work on your own cars so that’s not as big of an issue. Even though Toyotas are fairly easy to work with, and Minis are a pain the fucking ass, but it’s worth it because Minis are way too fun. I’m getting a manual though. And I’m absolutely not trading in my current mini, because THAT BITCH IS MINE!!

[@Antenox]

I think this is the most sedate I've ever seen Jakub.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Crossover 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Antenox]

I wasn't complaining. TBH sometimes Jakub can be a bit over the top and screamy, so this was a welcome change. Nice work, though. I watch all of your videos pretty much within a couple hours they are posted.

[@ggreyshade]

the stelvio is the best crossover

[@ggreyshade]

6 minutes in and stelvio is better in most things discussed

[@tv3398]

Try to review the 1st gen Mini's (Supercharged R53 for example ;) And btw keep up the good work guys. Been enjoying your channel from around 30k subscribers!

[@13thCP]

Y'all need to do a retro review on a 91 Eagle Talon Tsi with the stick. I miss mine!

[@raupenimmersatt6906]

A review from a Mercedes SLC43 would be nice. Interesting car for sure.

[@filmreality]

I NEED this vehicle.

[@JustAnotherHo]

I drove the Cooper S Countryman auto from Toronto to Grenville Quebec and back and also I drove about 20 km off road. Honestly I was not happy about the ride comfort, and my girlfriend would not stop laughing at my calling the Countryman a crossover, she drove an Cadillac SRX at the time. I'm 5'11 and I found the seating position good. I really liked the manual mode was the correct away is down shift and towards yourself is up shift, off road, I really appreciated having this. The collapsing rear head rests are a great addition to a fairly small vehicle. For fuel economy I did get about 7.5l-8l/100km going above the flow of traffic of the 401, and I was getting into the 6.0 l/100km at cruising speeds with the flow of traffic, far better then window sticker numbers. Storage space inside the car was actually quite good for its size and I was fairly impressed. Honestly I did not like how this car drove on the highway, I mean it was punchy when you needed it to be but the steering was a bit heavy and the vibrations got annoying, however i the city and on dirt roads, I started to like it a lot more, it was quite agile and I had a lot of fun driving it. I just wouldn't want to do my commutes in this car (I go between Niagara Falls and Scarborough once a week)

[@JoshuaLotion]

Can you compare this and the regular mini so I can get a sense of scale coz right now I just see it as the same size