What have they done to the Mini Countryman? 2024 New Review UK

These are some BIG changes to try and get my head around! The Mini has undergone a MAJOR transformation and this one might take some getting use to. Let's take a look around the Mini Countryman C Exclusive.
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[@simeonbennettphotography9111]

Excellent car review big fan of Mini’s and your channel 👏🏻hope you have a great bank holiday weekend 😀

[@AutoSocialUK]

Happy chocolate egg day! ❤️ Thanks for stopping by and glad you enjoyed the video!

[@martinsmith9618]

Who is Mini and what of theirs are you a fan? Stop. Putting. Apostrophes. On. Plurals.

[@robertlloyd7493]

❤ great review as usual plus pretty background

[@da_great_mogul]

15:50: absolute genius discovery. I had no idea either until now!

[@Wolfman57]

Mini's aren't mini any more ? The price is out of this world !!!

[@tonyb3629]

No they're not - they're huge and the price is massive now. A real cash-cow for BMW.

[@islandknight6105]

@@tonyb3629only a cash cow if people buy it. 😳

[@iannoble4854]

Yes true but all cars now are silly expensive.

[@vitusyu9583]

I am also in line with you on the desirable option list - sunroof, augmented reality navigation.

[@iannoble4854]

Great looking car and the interior is even better, Mini needed this clean fresh start. PS Great review.

[@user-nm3ew7nk5u]

Hi Tish I have watched a lot of your reviews and I understand because you explain in simple terms, Wow that mini countryman looks very luxurious inside not what you expect shame they didn't keep the iconic circle headlights 😉

[@UKArtlover]

Why am I getting Mk 1 Nissan X-Trail vibes from this car ?:)😂Great review though Tish I found you when looking at BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe and saw one of your early vids , subsequently subscribed !

[@chryschrysostomou5392]

Lovely, as always, Tish. Because you mentioned at the beginning the front was very reminiscent of a Land Rover, when you got to the back, three quarters, all I could see was Land Rover Freelander! What size engine, and what gearbox, did it have?

[@bubandit06]

You can really see the BMW IX in there. Especially in the pale metallic blue and gold and very.much in the interior design

[@genepatrick4232]

Always been a huge fan of Mini Countryman and this model is no different. A few changes needs getting use to,but absolutely love 💕😘 it. The only problem that comes with Mini is the price. The price has always been much to high which takes them right out of the game. Great review Tish as always.👍👌👍👌👍👌.

[@Alessandro---]

Great video, and compliments on your wardrobe choice! Now the car: while round headlights were an acquired taste, these ones are completely anonymous, hide the badge and replace it with a SAIC or Geely and see how many people fall for it. Even that rear lettering could just say “Build Your Dreams”. The interior: yes to the colours (Ora?) no to the splattering on the door… it looks undecided. And there should be an option for a non-kitchen clock screen.

[@stewartmungin5166]

Biggest problem here is being tied to option packs. Mini used to have a load of individual options. Not any more. Can't get things I want without a pano roof. I hate them. Not sure about the speedo offset to the left, but HUD may compensate for that.

[@markymarkreviews]

Great review. I believe this is based on the BMW iX1 chassis? Had that as a courtesy car and it drove very well. Fit & finish looks a class above most other cars. And it seemed incredibly quiet on the move. Would be good if you could always state how long the car you are testing is as it’s hard to tell how small or massive these cars are now.

[@LauraButt3273]

My 1st thought was - that's a Mini?! I loved the minis when they were first relaunched back in the early 2000s, as they still retained their charm and mini-ness. But over the years they've got more and more bloated both in terms of size and cost. And the price now is eye watering particularly when you add the 'packs' on. I do think that is quite a sneaky way of bumping up the total cost, when a lot of manufacturers already include these items as standard. Personally, I think you're paying a premium for the lifestyle brand that is now Mini. Ironically the Mini is definitely not a mini car anymore. However, I do like the fact they haven't gone for a boring black/grey interior. But even if I could afford one, I certainly wouldn't be ordering one - sorry Mini! Thanks for another great review, Tish😊

[@roberttye5908]

Looks a really nice car. I've a golf mk8. Was thinking of waiting for the new 8.5 golf face-lift. Could I be tempted? Not sure but I like the interior. Wonder how economical it is? I get over 60mpg with my golf etsi. Would want parking sensors. You appeared very enthusiastic about it. Very good video. Thanks.

[@garymorris801]

Great video I prefer my shape countryman tbh 😊

[@MrHabushi]

Funnily enough, I saw one of these in the same colour in a car park just yesterday, and had to double-take at it to check if it really was a Mini or another brand's attenpt at one. I was never a Countryman fan but at least they looked Mini-ish!

[@grahamappleyard1825]

Great new design, my wife just ordered one, but has to wait till June !!!!!

[@AutoSocialUK]

What colour combos did you go for?!

[@Minienthusiast]

Every mini owner I've met 😂😂😂😂

[@grahamappleyard1825]

@@AutoSocialUK British racing green and cream leather interior

[@xanpagebrown]

As my dad says, Mini is brand... not a statement of size. Also the countryman has always had squared off headlights, it's the Hatch that has circular headlights... which it still does on the new model

[@jedoka]

As other reviewers have said - Mini is a brand and for those who want the brand values but in a bigger package, the new Countryman fits the bill

[@panchert5732]

The Mini has built its own worldview, and it is hard not to have an interior dominated by excessive minimalism like the VOLVO EX30 or TESLA Model 3. It was nice to see it equipped with a heads-up display.

[@RobSinox]

love new countryman..especially interior..seriously consider one

[@MiniEggs1999]

Not my sort of car but I like the interior colours. Any reason you did the review from passenger seat? We couldn’t see what you were pressing on the screen

[@christopherwhite4153]

I love the new mini. Checks lottery numbers to see if I can get one. lol.

[@SirRounded]

Exterior? Not a fan of the looks. Quite like the blue colour with the gold-ish accents though. I saw Petrol Ped in the JCW Countryman recently and that looked a bit nicer on the outside. Interior though? Absolutely love it! Just the right amount of quirky, maybe less the chunky steering wheel! Cheers Tish :) Edit: actually, the rear end looks good! I think it's just the chunky front end I'm not a fan of

[@VikPaints]

Just to say this is an excellent channel for car reviews. Straight to the point (no daft gimmicks or silly pieces to camera trying to be funny) simply concise and honest data. Best car expert on KZbin.

[@erwingommer5493]

Mini thats a Maxi! Thanks for a great video, i see in this car the new Suzuki Swift 😮

[@anthonystevens8683]

As usual a cracking review Tish but this is unlikely to get onto my list of cars to consider when I decide to change. BMW have done it (yet) again on the exterior styling. They seem to have a knack of ruining the cars looks having done it in the early 2000's and yet again a few years ago. This one isn't too bad though but it's nowhere near as good as the outgoing model in my humble opinion. I have no idea what they were thinking with the 'C' pillar rear side window. Touch screen everything is still a no no but a dedicated area for climate although not as good as direct access buttons is better than going through screen menu's on the move only to wake up in hospital. I'm not a fan of the door trim either, it just looks mucky and the leather isn't leather and I'm not sure about that. Is cloth trim still available? I'll take a look at the spec. I could go on but I'll leave it at that. A nice car without a doubt but as a Mini I think it's just a tad wide of the marque. Many thanks for sharing.

[@andrewbrown1712]

Is it possible for “Mini” to rebrand as “Not At All Mini” or as “Chunky” perhaps?

[@jamesv5802]

I like the old countryman but this looks good too.

[@edmundhayes1840]

I like that blue interior. 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

It's funky, right?

[@lochansivanandancars892]

Hey Tish, I am going to share my thoughts on Mini Countryman's looks from a young motoring journalist POV (or IGCSE student). The front of this Mini looks un-Minish but it has a very bold posture towards it. Especially with the Gold - Silvery bits instead of boring old chrome bits. The wheels looks lovely on the car that you had looks very modern. But when I looked at the smaller wheel options I was stunned. They worked well with the car. The squared off Mini headlamps looks bold and it seems like Mini is preparing to jump into a new era of cars. For £29,000 I think the Mini is a bargain. (especially when a Qashqai cost £27,000. Loved the review as usual and let me know what you think?

[@paulh9017]

Why do the 20" rims have elastic bands for tyres?? haha. There is no way those 20" rims will ride UK potholes well

[@michaelbaker9590]

Great video Tish love the looks and new materials hate the price why dont manufacturers design wider opening doors especially when child seats are getting bigger as well . I bet the aceman wont be cheap either

[@da_great_mogul]

Look. Every car is expensive now. What don't you get about that? The Mini is good value, unless you want a Hyundai obviously. Honestly!

[@bradhollywood8305]

Looks like a new 2024 suzuki swift from the front...

[@AutoSocialUK]

Interesting, you're not the first to point that out

[@zzhughesd]

Petrol head and motor trader of 19 years saw one on the road and thought exactly that. Took almost a full second to realise. Of my. The mini is square. Why. It’s almost got a Chinese EV looks about it. Oh No. Less British iconic Mini more follow the pack with tonka toy styling

[@davidmarshall5596]

Oh dear what has happened 😳?????

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. I particularly like the New Design and Style 😊

[@spider_hoss]

This must not be available in the US because the 2024 Countryman available at my dealership is the old version.

[@user-mt5lh1kd5f]

Never had round headlights on the previous Countryman

[@AutoSocialUK]

I didn't realise, it's crazy how when something has been so iconic for so long you imagine something that wasn't there

[@brianiswrong]

If the mini badges were covered up, a group of 100 people would suggest it was a Chinese car 80% of the time.

[@DJAYPAZ]

Somehow the brand has lost its appeal a genuine British icon.

[@funkyhouseman]

Hot take

[@drplando14]

Or maybe a bmw x2 😉

[@funkymonkey1198]

True say

[@lewis02mc]

I actually really like the look of the new Countryman in certain trims, specifically the Sport/JCW trims. The Classic and Exclusive trims on the other hand… God they’re awful, they make the sport trim look like a mid cycle facelift!

[@AutoSocialUK]

I think you’re right. I really like the boxy shape on the JCW!!

[@timoliver8940]

I was supposed to take delivery of an electric Countryman last week……………… thanks to a mess up by the DVLA it’s not possible for dealers to register them and the DVLA cannot be bothered to get their finger out to fix the problem - seems that they prefer to go on holiday for a couple of weeks than fix problems with their vehicle code system that allows customers to take delivery of their new cars. You can get a test drive of a dealer demo on trade plates but if you have parted with your own hard earned cash nobody wants to know.

[@sunnygill2671]

Nice video tish still look good The mini tho its no longer a mini just lost the look sadly but the seats look nice but everything else has changed now x

[@Lookbusybuddy]

Nice suzuki.

[@laurahayward1853]

😊😊😊

[@samhenderson5010]

Where's the wood?

[@paulrobinson9355]

I’m a big mini fan, I have a 2022 JCW and love it! I won’t be considering the new one - really disappointed and hate to say but I really don’t like it anymore! When my pcp comes to an end I will sadly be looking away from Mini 😢

[@allen7218]

I bought the 2024 ,2 door hard top. Mini cooper S with 6 speed. Still looks like a Mini. Don't hate the outside of the 2025, but the inside mixed feelings.

[@nexpresspro]

A lot of comments are being made that Minis aren’t really mini any longer, and too pricey. Brands have to evolve to survive and grow. Mini is a lifestyle brand, and I thinks it’s fantastic that they have rethought the Countryman. Yes, its size isn’t Mini, but it’s offering a little more room than the previous R60 model. I recently drove the new model, and it really does still feel like a Mini. There is a driving experience that is all its own with Minis, and this still captures that feeling. I have had 2 Countryman over the last 9 years, the R60 and F60, and the F60 was a nice improvement for the initial model. It’s quality and fit and finish is second to none. I’ll be trading in my F60 to order the new JCW Countryman very soon. I love the brand and am pleased they are evolving to be more accessible to a wider audience. If you want to drive something that is wildly different than just about any other vehicle out there, then you should check out a Mini. I’m happy to pay the premium…in my experience they have been totally worth it.

[@wayneheyes4934]

The fabric will mark and damage easily

[@EnglishResources-rp5il]

Spare wheel?

[@michaeledwards8079]

my brother bought a mini when they were affordable for the masses and FUN, the price he paid was £500 on the road, they are no longer a car for the masses and there are better cars out there for the money

[@AutoSocialUK]

It makes me sad as I love Mini and wish more people could enjoy them!

[@colinjamesharper]

MMMMMMM -More like Midi Countryman - Offspring of the Mini Countryman & the Fiat 500X - Beautiful car inside but far, far away from the original reason for having a Mini. Excellent review as usual, Tish. When do we get the outtakes. 😀😀😀😂😂😂😜😜😜

[@richardshiggins704]

I would think the styling has become more anonymous and bland , the lights being the give away .

[@wendyhopkins2902]

They have ruined the inside , have taken all the buttons away, such a bad step ! They should show the basic range , what a joke for the added extras , most of which some manufacturers give as standard!

[@VolvoMarkku]

Looks like too much german in my eyes. I agree with you Tich, old Countryman was better. 😊👍

[@alancobbin]

Mini have knocked it out the park with the new Mini,thanks Tish👍💪😉

[@mariuskoen1]

How can you do without satellite navigation? Surly most important component in a car.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Apologies, my point was that with Apple CarPlay and android auto standard. For many people that leaves the need for Navigation redundant.

[@mariuskoen1]

@@AutoSocialUK oh ok, makes sense 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

@@mariuskoen1 yes apologies, sometimes I got off on a tangent thinking everyone knows what’s in my brain 😂😂

[@graemetaylor629]

Map book😊

[@philmoffett366]

What is it with these car manufacturers that insist on putting everything on a screen🤨 I’ve never sat in a car and thought the buttons for the heating are really inconvenient…….just give us buttons to press when we need heating or air conditioning🤔

[@LouiseGroenewald-hj2vo]

It’s a shame it’s lost its look it is over styled now and yes the headlamps look like the new Suzuki swift to me

[@richardhargrave6082]

The front styling is a mess and not sure about the rest of the styling at all. Its kind of boring. Needs proper buttons for climate. Like the seats Don't really like the steering wheel, might be ok in the hand, though. The deal breaker for me is the screens, don't like the position of it all. Not for me, I'm afraid. Great review, though Tish

[@Bob-_-Smith]

I love the interior, it’s the exterior that’s horrible to me.

[@mariosdemigod]

9:08 PHEV Jeep Avenger? Are you sure? 🤔

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yep. Electric, petrol and plug in hybrid

[@richardjackson139]

It looks amazing 👍

[@steves9941]

You should mention that on the base model 1.5c that the union jack lights don't have the union jack lights, they are the same tail light design but you can't have the union jack light display unless you pay extra for level pack 1 to get them. Pick cop out by mini, making you pay 1k extra to get them. Disgusting by mini

[@peterzink1272]

Poor job, sorry: Couldn't find boot release till 3 tries, 'No through load rear; (wrong: there is a 40/20/40 split. What is "Aug-u-mented reality..." is that a word? (It's augmented....). Love the Mini, though.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Is it not honest of me to show myself not able to access the boot three times rather than cut that out and make it seem like it was easy? Completely understand about the Through loading though and that’s understandable, I’ve done the same on the Tiguan recently, but did eventually find it. The problem is I have a very short amount of time to be able to put these videos together. We’re talking less than a couple of hours so it’s understandable that somethings may not be completely accurate until I live with the car. As for pronouncing augmented incorrectly… now it just feels like you’re being a little pretentious. I take your comments on board, but try to be kind at the same time, these videos are very difficult to put together with little return of investment.

[@MrSgtzara]

First impressions - wow!

[@IMAN7THRYLOS]

Great car review Tisch. Anyway, this car is not a Mini. It is not a small city car that anyone can afford and drive. This is a big and expensive car, almost a BMW. If someone is looking for a family SUV, there are far better choices than this one, like the Citroen C5 Aircross and the Ford Kuga.

[@da_great_mogul]

You just don't get it do you? Citroën vs. BMW build and tech? Lol. Do you shop in Aldi or Waitrose?

[@colors6692]

Not a car guy are you!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@IMAN7THRYLOS]

@@da_great_mogul Tesco actually.

[@simonmellor4028]

C5 aircross and Ford Kuga can't hold a candle to mini's interior quality.

[@IMAN7THRYLOS]

@@simonmellor4028 How good interior quality do you actually need? If that matters to you that much, you could consider the Ford Kuga V (V for Vignale) which has premium interior quality.

[@LittleTommy25]

The BMW design team need firing. The Renault 5 is going to take a massive bit out of the standard mini's sales

[@mandalinastepniewska6940]

Should be called a maxi!! Disappointed that they made it wider and taller! Such a shame!!😢😢

[@AutoSocialUK]

Yes I agree, they could have even added a car to the lineup that was bigger, rather than bloat the countryman

[@hoomee119]

It looks like a Chinese London taxi

[@Tube-bank]

Great report, thank you. But as someone has already said, it looks just like all the other Chinese stuff. Pretty awful, especially that interior.. Do you know when you’ll be posting a review of the new Cooper S? Thanks, Peter

[@lepulanaledwaba9891]

Beautiful but not sensitive to the pocket. No longer the first choice when a woman thinks of an upgrade...

[@user-le3qv7jb2z]

Suzuki swift front

[@andrzejek6136]

Outside it is chinese car, but i side like you said really cool and wonderfull

[@brianrocks7277]

I can still see the new Swift🤔

[@da_great_mogul]

Who give a F about a Suzuki?!?! People keep bringing it up as if it's a 3 series or something. Weird people.

[@brianrocks7277]

@@da_great_mogul And what is wrong with a Suzuki then? Good honest transport for the masses.

[@da_great_mogul]

@brianrocks7277 hardly a noteworthy car to raise when considering a BMW product though, surely? Golf, A3, Focus, Fiesta, okay but Suzuki Swift? Come on!

[@brianrocks7277]

@@da_great_mogul Fiesta, as you mentioned, is being dropped. Swift is a good alternative. I'm just saying that the front looks similar.

[@da_great_mogul]

@brianrocks7277 Yes, for the Puma. Just an odd car to raise in this topic. It's like saying the new Macan looks like a Puma. It isn't comparable, and cars have a similar look these days.

[@Mogsy28uk]

great review as always, but BMW have ruined the Mini's for sure.....too big, boxy and £££££££

[@AutoSocialUK]

Tell me about it

[@ianrobinson68]

Previous Countryman (and all F series Mini’s) was a nice looking car especially in the JCW guise. This one is pig ugly , I want to like it but I just can’t . Seen them in the metal as I walk past my local dealership most days. Who sat back after designing this and said that looks good , let’s go and spend billions and get it into production ? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder as they say but this is not for me. Interior though I do like so it’s not all bad. I assume it’s your dog on your phone , looks lovely. Cockapoo ? I’m typing this with my wet Cockapoo sitting on my lap after a muddy walk.

[@kickstand801]

Not a fan of small, quirky cars at all unless it's a hothatch. I like cars that gives you a lot of self-confidence. Small cars won't do it for me, respectfully

[@2011robertw]

Nice car, but it is not a mini anymore. I don't like those headlights either.

[@markopolo9559]

6 foot legs!😅😅😅

[@cookiedais]

I hate the headlights , they should be rounder and more “mini” it looks a bit like a Suzuki Swift .

[@angusmacdonald5300]

It’s not lehvah (leather). Didn’t you do any prep? MINI use their proprietary Vescin vegan leather. No animal products and no chrome any more.

[@towerdave4836]

Not mini enough. If you’re going for a car this big there’s more out there with better space, the dash is silly, the price is outrageous. In short it wouldn’t be on my short list - or long list for that matter.

[@B4NG_DUCK101]

I think with everyones viewpoint on cars, people are angry with Mini due to it being overpriced and overall look of Mini (exterior) is no more a mini. Don't get me wrong I love Mini and it's cars but with the raise in pricings over the years people might not look at it as a good option for a car.

[@JackWeed-nm1vq]

Minis haven’t been tiny cars for approx 25yrs get over it. It’s a brand, and it has the cues, not so keen on the headlights but the previous CM’s were too. The interior is a triumph, modern and youthful, very MINI! Love the floating screen too

[@P.J.B.769]

That interrior is horrid. I hate cars the have a blank space in front of the driver the car just doesn't look right. This model of Mini is way too big and looks no more like the cute little Mini that we grew to love. Sir Alec will be spinning in his grave with them messing with his design even more than before. Good review Tish.x

[@nathanbirch1463]

We've got a Countryman, and we saw the new one a couple of weeks ago. I thought the same thing. It's enormous; it's lost its personality and become completely bland. It has lost all of the Countryman appeals. So I'm waiting for the Aceman (regardless of whether it's electric). I hope it's quick, quirky, and quiet.

[@timcollins380]

Square headlights? Its lost any small amount of "Mininess"it had, which has been disappearing with each generation under BMW. I am not a fan of the latest BMW / Mini styling direction. I am about to remove the only remaining BMW in my small personal fleet, there has always been a BMW product in my garage since 1981.

[@noelbodle8863]

Always liked the mini’s particularly the Countryman but unfortunately a little out of my price range. I do however drive a Suzuki Swift that I’m a real fan of. But like this new Mini the new 2024 Swift is not that dissimilar to this Countryman, particularly the front end and honestly both look bloody ugly. Not a fan at all, not sure what the designers were thinking?

[@rogermoyse2757]

Good video but i hate the look it not a mini 😮

[@nigelbranchett7718]

The only decent thing is what we wanted in the sixties chunky steering wheel the rest no thanks

[@shankarbalan3813]

Mini has lost its Mojo. Sorry. The last good one was the R56.

[@megaady36]

As an owner of the previous model, i wouldn't buy this one. I really don't like the absence of driver instruments, for me its far to big, the looks are awful, and then there's the price.

[@three-minute]

What a shame, looks like the future of motoring is dull.

[@alecmally5433]

Outgoing version is far superior. And they have to start shrinking these cars not expanding them. A total fail.

[@mjames978]

Diesel best, higher torque and longer lasting than petrol

[@sharonec5419]

The interior is not this Countrymans biggest problem. That is that grill. It's just horrible I do not like the round touchscreen but it is different. Still do not like it do. It just looks out of place. Also them alloys look like a direct copy of BYD Dolphin alloys only difference is they are not tri coloured and look bigger