2025 Mini Countryman S POV Review! Vastly Improved In Every Way!!

[@LJ-cp6qs]

Best video of the new countryman so far. Would love to see you make a video on the JCW countryman

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Thank you so so much!! I’m hoping I can once the dealership gets one in!

[@angusmacdonald5300]

Thanks for a great review! Most detailed one I’ve seen. I also like that you’re giving critiques e.g. the unknown durability and practicality of the fabric dash and door trims. I test drove one today here in Michigan and was really impressed! It was a joy to drive, especially in Sport mode (Wooohooo!). I have ordered the exact same exterior with the black contrasting roof.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Thank you so much I appreciate it! I’m happy you were able to order one. I’m sure you’ll be ecstatic to own it. I personally think it’s the best looking out of the new generation of Mini’s.

[@AJCalabria1]

Awesome review. I was on the fence about getting one. But now I'm sold. 🙂

[@nexpresspro]

Mine is being delivered on Saturday. I went for the JCW version…the S is super sporty, but the JCW just has the little extra kick to it. I spent a bunch of time driving the S and going through all the technology. I’m so excited…

[@mgrgeartrader]

I absolutely love the new Countryman. So much that I have one on order; trading my 2020 in for it.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Glad to hear! Lot of Countryman’s are popping up all over the country!

[@20piperr]

yeah I have the previous and the interior is a no go for me I prefer so much the older interior design

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Completely understandable. Last gen is still a great model all in all. I know that JCW one is sought after.

[@sharonaustin4025]

me too

[@mustasheolll2020]

I’m a tech person so I’d probably go with this one, but I agree with the older interior looking better

[@nexpresspro]

I have a JCW being delivered on Saturday. I still have my previous generation, and love that interior, but the new interior really grew on me when I was testing it.

[@HuSerrVVVF]

Here in Europe the S trim only goes up to 218hp (they have gone with a mild-hybrid system, so: 204hp from the petrol engine plus 14kw from a small electric motor. This way, you can have in some countries lower road taxes and even discounted street parking.)

[@llm1948]

Makes me glad I bought a 2023 model

[@cranalister]

Maybe I missed it, but I think you can customize the headlights and the console with your own pics (using the mobile app) It also has an option to either get a spare tire or extra space.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

I mentioned the headlights but the camera taking Selfies can only be done once you link everything to your Mini app.

[@mjforever2009]

Thank you ! I like your review

[@d2mini]

Interior materials look like a downgrade. What are you going to advise customers about cleaning that fabric dash and door panels? The Countryman is a family car... I can only imagine what kids will do to that door material in the back. The seats look nice, just like my lounge leather in my 2019 which still looks brand new. Very detailed review though, nice job.

[@soflojoshautoreview]

I appreciate it! That was one thing I’m still wondering. What if certain liquids get into the material? Dust is another factor to consider. I love the overall interior and think it’s impressive but a part of me is wondering if the American market should of gotten a different dash and door material difference from Europe

[@da_great_mogul]

@@soflojoshautoreview Why? Are you so much dirtier than us Europeans?

[@OkayJose]

In the manual it says how to clean it

[@mustasheolll2020]

@@da_great_mogulbro don’t you all smoke way more than us mericans

[@da_great_mogul]

@@mustasheolll2020 don't know what my comment was now bro as I can't see it. Lol.

[@ArgirisBothos]

Graphics of ur video take me back to the 80s 🤣

[@soflojoshautoreview]

That’s why I do it! Love the 80’s era haha

[@trustlivelikeit]

dude! really good video `

[@soflojoshautoreview]

Thank you so much!!

[@steves9941]

Big cop out by mini, the base model 1.5c does not have the union jack lights option. You need at least level 1 package to have the union jack lights to work

[@swlancaster1964]

It's huge

[@sruthimamaduru2003]

does it have universal garage door opener

The interior looks cheep! How do you clean the fabric dash? It looks like a dust collector. The 2024 interior was 1,000% better. My wife went to a Mini unveiling and canceled the order when she saw the interior. Please Mini, come out with a mid-year option for a better interior.

[@teknomanning]

Nice Beemer

[@renisthemenace]

There is very little design style and theme. The older mini had more symmetry and round design style throughout

[@soflojoshautoreview]

One thing I’m noticing that a trend right now with vehicles from any brand is less round more boxy. Boxy is the new styling for brands I.e. Mini, Kia, Toyota etc.

[@neillordsnootyhawhaw812]

The ride quality is terrible, far too stiff, you feel every bump and imperfection in the road…. Look out if you have any spinal issues…..😱😱

[@soflojoshautoreview]

You probably drove a JCW because this Countryman S doesn’t feel stiff what so ever. The ride feels great. The only level of stiffness is that the 20” rims eat into the sidewall. Seats are insanely comfortable in my opinion. Also if I’m driving a mini I want to feel the road imperfections through the steering wheel instead of being less connected.

[@da_great_mogul]

Get the Sport trim as the adaptive suspension with 19" alloys will help in that regard.

[@dllg7032]

couldnt agree more, even normal countryman s feels stiff, this is definitely for mini fans only.

[@noboringcars1227]

Not true at all. I don’t know what you drove or what settings but it rides great, in fact softer than past Mini’s. I have owned seven of them.

[@chadgdry3938]

so they got rid of what made this car cute

[@mustasheolll2020]

That’s definitely a BMW, at least tech wise

[@soflojoshautoreview]

I agree it really is!

[@maxclark1991]

What a hideous looking vehicle 😅

[@MarshallC.]

After the 621st "go ahead" and "as well", I clicked off.

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

Some hipster designer created a tesla wannabe instead of a mini. Fire the designer please

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

Fire the designer who created an interior that feels like burlap and door handles from the 1990s

[@janetshabani-qu7hq]

Literally stop who said door handles have to be boring these door handles are fun

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

This looks like a kia had baby with a tesla. Terrible design

[@gbiker86]

Horrible wheels….

[@soflojoshautoreview]

They look nice but but.. I would never choose them over a 19” rims

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

Fire the designer who created an interior that feels like burlap and door handles from the 1990s