DRIVEN - 2024 Mini Countryman JCW - The Best JCW so far ?! | 4K

This week I got to drive the brand new 2024 Mini Countryman JCW. As a Mini fan the last couple of year have been a little quiet but it is great to get behind the wheel of the all new Countryman John Cooper Works. Bold styling inside and out, 300 horsepower, four wheel drive and some great tech. I had some great roads to play on too !
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Video Contents
00:00 - It's Big !
00:33 - Is it a Mini ?
03:08 - Front End Styling
04:26 - The back and the boot !
05:59 - Rear Passenger
07:17 - What an interior !
10:03 - Spec and Price
12:07 - Driver Displays
14:43 - Nice Road - Fast Car !
17:39 - Augmented Reality Sat Nav !
19:51 - Final Impressions
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[@TurismoFit]

You have given THE BEST REVIEW as expected from a fellow MINI owner and enthusiast. Thanks for being honest. Thanks for being you.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@TomQuigleyArt]

Felt the passion from you today Pete, good to see mini making new cars 🙌

[@Bazzerboy1959]

Had mine 2wks, it’s in the exact same colour config with a level 2 pack which is plenty to play with…!!!!!, but it’s the drive that just stands above everything else. It has that mini go kart feel but within a bigger car which you don’t notice when driving . I really think Mini have designed a winner here it’s fun and funky… well done Mini…

[@stuartmilne1819]

I think you nailed it Pete, a bad day at work can be totally forgotten if you can have a great drive home.

[@long_view]

TY - a man happy in his work! In a world of anodyne blobs on wheels, it's good to see something that's both distinctive and a great drive.

[@sampegnall1950]

I completely completely get your enthusiasm for this car Pete, seems an incredible car. Me and my Mrs have said this is in contention to be our next car, wouldn’t be surprised if we get one

[@davelawrence594]

Fantastic review Pete & I test drove one two weeks ago & I totally agree with everything you said about this awesome car good old fashioned petrol engine enjoyment bang on!!!👌🏻👍🏻😎

[@Echoes1910]

I was very anti when I first saw pictures, however the new Countryman is the best looking of the new models. I really enjoyed the review, it looks and no doubt feels a proper premium car. I normally buy cars when they are 5 years old and affordable for me. I’d definitely be interested in one of these in the future.

[@theloneranger2101]

The Sat Nav with the Augmented Reality is awesome, very clever. Sat Navs have come a long way (No Pun Intended) love your Enthusiasm Peter, there's no doubting that you're a massive Mini fan, and that's one massive Mini. 😃👍

[@nit0134]

4:38 I will say, although its not as small as the name Mini would lead you to believe (countrymans have always been big), this does look like a very small SUV, which totally still fits the small, MINI theme.

[@mickfletcher1289]

As a Clubman SD owner I find it interesting how the Mini has evolved. Love that interior. So funky and nice to see Mini maintain its quirky features. Great review as usual.

[@Sy-lv9om]

Been waiting for this 🤩

[@watchcommander2012]

I’ve booked a test drive that’s one lovely car external and interior. Great video made my Friday!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BullyBoxer]

@@PetrolPed Come on Ped , I know your a brand ambassador but FGS it looks the size and similar shape to the Range Rover . You keep screaming, go kart feel in this video , yet it weighs 1800 kg , you couldn’t be any less obvious if you tried .

[@PetrolPed]

@@BullyBoxer But I'm not a brand ambassador ?! I've driven it...have you ?

[@tepes141]

Watching @Petrol Ped Mini reviews you're wondering how he's not yet part of the Mini Marketing Team! 🎉 On the other hand, the new JCW Countryman is an exceptional product, more exclusive than its rivals and really appealing for the young and dynamic audience 💪✌

[@harrycummings6501]

Love your enthusiasm, it wouldn’t suit if we all liked the same things……I certainly think it has a lot more attitude than a 450hp EV.

[@pakdds]

Thanks again for a great review! I have ordered one. I currently drive a 2023 Mini Cooper S Resolute edition and love driving it but after seeing this model at the Auto show had to get one. Nice to see someone who's owned a JCW before love the new JCW. Keep up the great videos!

[@PetrolPed]

Enjoy!

[@TurismoFit]

Also, love that you are the only reviewer that really pushed the car . Your foot is heavy and I like that!!!!

[@PetrolPed]

LOL 😂

[@kwakka636]

Something tells me you are going to get one ? !! 😂

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂

[@GenaF]

But Ped has the Porsche now which replaced Charley Clubman and obviously still has Ruby who has had work done so he can be using her more. 🤔 Unless he tries to tell us that Tracey 'needs' one and of course the pups will also be in 'need' of one as he talks himself into how much better one would be for heading off to Cornwall or Wales 😂😂😂

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Well Pete I am recovering from an operation feet up watching a great Mini review That interior and sat nav is next level But don’t swop Ruby for one😂👍

[@nickjames1894]

Absolutely rubbish car in every sense good luck

[@Russell_G]

As you may remember...I love my Clubmans..on my 3rd, now in JCW guise, sadly no more Clubmans in the future. I've always thought the Countryman too big, too ugly......but........but.......the refresh has worked wonders, in the absence of my fave.....this is definitely a contender!

[@PetrolPed]

Well worth a test drive 👍

[@ginggur17]

One thing I love about the Mini, is the go cart drive. Awesome feeling.

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@jasonpill179]

Unashamedly a fan... love it!

[@PetrolPed]

👍

[@heidimckenna6499]

Hey Pete! Love your thoughts on the Mini Countryman! We Love our New 2024 Countryman and she handles the corners beautifully!!! And you do find yourself smiling 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks Heidi 🙏🏻 Say hi to Steve for me 👍

[@user-ol5zt9bt9i]

What a gas man...Looks like fun from down here. Cheers and look forward to an extended test.

[@steveb1223]

Thanks for that, very useful piece. We're picking up our very same model on Monday and trading in our 2020 JCW Countryman. Looking forward to the new experience!😀

[@PetrolPed]

Glad it was helpful!

[@V_Dubya]

As a 6'4 tall & big unit, I've never looked at mini since walking away from a potential first car back in the early 90s. I remember being peed off that i couldn't fit in the lime green (hand painted) rust bucket that i really wanted. 35 years later a lot has changed but I'm still a big'un. This countryman might mean i finally get into a mini

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

AWD, mechanical diff, M2 brakes. This is a proper car.

[@jonathanboreham8717]

Looks funky like all minis great to drive and like you said puts a massive smile on your face I’m now on my second mini and 1st jcw 2023 and absolutely love them and that’s coming from a fiesta mk 8 St. great video mate keep up the good work

[@bahnstormerlife]

Thought it was Ruby for a second.....then I put my glasses on :)

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@lesleyfernandez636]

The previous generation looks a lot better, IMHO

[@Soniax]

That Mini smile - you just can't beat it :)

[@PetrolPed]

Indeed 👍

[@1BLUEMEANIE]

Well Pete just sat at home recovering from an operation What a great review loved the interior and sat nav is next level Don’t swop Ruby 😂👍

[@robertd2363]

I can't believe I'm saying this but love it! Looking forward to extended test!😊

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@garrymatthews4430]

Actually had a maxi back in the day and loved it. Those dimensions are almost the same as my Jeep wow. Have to say always loved the mini I had and you seem to be really taken by this one

[@dubbadude]

Stunning design SO Mini, and with your obvious facial delight says it all. Excellent vid with plenty of info content. Sod it, I need to try one. 😎😎

[@PetrolPed]

You do 👍

[@colinedwards8190]

Got one on order, roll on April, now I have seen this video I can’t wait!!!!

[@PetrolPed]

Lucky you 👍👍

[@garrycroft4215]

Tin hat on. Mini JCW £45,700 300 hp 400 Nm 0-60 5.4 seconds. Smart #1 Brabus £43,450 428 hp 543 Nm 0-60 3.7 seconds.

[@Arsenalfc569]

3.7 seconds yes but from an electric car.. big difference in power.

[@lindsaygreen40]

Not a fan of SUVs But as a Mini F56 JCW LCI2 owner I’d love one of these Looks fabulous ❤

[@user-ck6sk5fo7r]

Great Review, so much passion, well marketed. Makes me want to go ahead and get a mini.

[@PetrolPed]

Go for it!

[@Fractal379]

06:14 - "there's still room enough room in here for normal person" 😂😂😂 Another reason why I sub!🍺

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@lorrainebeckett281]

Love this, she looks amazing and lots of fun ! Test driving one soon 😊.

[@PetrolPed]

You should! Very pup friendly 😜👍

[@lorrainebeckett281]

@@PetrolPed Haha that’s what I’m thinking - much more sensible for them !

[@davidbryan1511]

Great video thank you for sharing this epic story of the new mini world

[@PetrolPed]

Our pleasure!

[@lambrosstamos4494]

This is a good one. A petrol Mini JCW would be even better.

[@britishminiclub]

We think you enjoyed that Pete 👍. We had a good look around one recently and were quite impressed

[@boboc155]

Loved the car! Loved the review! Petrol engine ❤

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you liked it!!

[@romac9516]

Superb review of an Innovative shopping rocket. I bet it's brilliant fun though and I salute your pretty convincing defence of the indefensible xD

[@davidwhiteman4649]

Had a 2011 Clubman Cooper S with a rare auto gearbox a few years ago. Absolutely loved it and and still miss it (I changed it for a Tesla). If this new Countryman has the space and comfort for longer journeys, like driving to the Alps with teens in the back, it could be a contender for our next car.

[@blackeyedchipable]

Sat in one last Saturday (picking up my new cooper s hatch) and its massive ! But the looks and the quad tailpipes sold it me, absolutely love it !

[@SwaggOpulence]

I loved the old rounded key, it was easily identifiable and undeniably “Mini”

[@davidwebb5811]

Look fantastic and so unique 😊

[@PetrolPed]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@scott-eb9cr]

I absolutely love it, I'm waiting for my local dealer to get a demo in for me to test drive 😁

[@PetrolPed]

You’ll love it 👍

[@dangreasley7934]

i'm getting the feeling you enjoyed this one Pedro... Great review and great looking car.

[@PetrolPed]

😂😂😂

[@BuRNingFLaN]

Glad they finally added BMW's Driver Assistance Pro package with lane centering + smart cruise!🎉🎉🎉

[@francoisg3500]

Evening all! Hope everyone is doing well and have a great weekend.

[@PetrolPed]

Good morning!

[@jamesfarrington2616]

Looks like you had an amazing time! 🚘

[@PetrolPed]

Yep 👍

[@jonathanbender4691]

What a brilliant review!

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 🙏🏻

[@neillordsnootyhawhaw812]

I love it and have already put in my order for one….🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@TheHutchRuns]

Should be calling it the Maxi now... Great looking car, I've had augmented reality on satnav on my Merc since 2018 but that system works really well by the looks of it!

[@ZZ-xx2sw]

I love the old style of mini models 😂

[@RoamingCumbria]

Great review mate. Wasn't sure on the looks when I first saw it but it's certainly growing on me now. Will you be reviewing the C & S versions ? I've got an extended test drive in a couple of weeks with the S and can't wait.

[@nickwebb9290]

Always love your reviews Pete and it’s another job well done 👍 Tech spec Is great on this new Countryman JCW, there’s no doubting that, looks like a fabulous car to drive but hey! What’s going on with that interior? Those red stripes on the dashboard, that over thick sterling wheel and although it looks funky am not sure how easy the round info screen would be to live with. Hope you can get one for a week or two, that’d be an interesting vlog 😁

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks 👍

[@kcebliks]

Was in the dealers yesterday (BMW MOT) and they had one of these in the showroom, same colours as this one, very smart inside and out. I think they had an electric demonstrator too.

[@user-qq2mo1ek2r]

Not bad, Mini's are lovely to drive however, do i detect the exhaust note piped in to the cabin through the audio system?

[@stewartshine5197]

Pete, I had a Clubman JCW, pretty-much identical to yours, and like you, I loved it! I went to see this new Countryman, and was immediately compelled to put my hand in my pocket, and buy…………….another Clubman JCW!! And have to confess, your “attempted” gushing review of this car, makes me realise, I made the right decision. Nothing I’ve seen or heard about this car makes me feel it’s in any way superior to (or even a match for) the sublime Clubman JCW.

[@Davebobandbetty]

It made me smile .

[@clbernier2]

I love it!!!!

[@D_Wi-zc1ku]

Love it!!

[@PetrolPed]

Glad you like it!

[@seancook2264]

Currently have a JCW Clubman and contemplating the Countryman. Kids getting bigger and more room for golf clubs while keeping the fun.

[@stephenchalmers4858]

My favorite piece of road Pete Bibury to the A40, I drive it every Friday, they resurfaced half of it last year great improvement if its clear what a quick drive, glad you enjoyed it in the new Mini which looks really good. I then have a slow drive through Burford and onto Harry's favorite road, love my Friday afternoon drive each week

[@robertd-dh8qm]

Love it ❤

[@rsmith8875]

Saw one of those today - looked great. Unfortunately it passed me on the motorway so didn't get much time to look at it 🙂

[@philipcardin292]

Good review. Interesting that they came out with the top spec JCW version first. The more standard Countryman S all4 will be out later this year. I drive a gen3 Countryman (F60), and look forward to test driving this new gen4. I appreciate your enthusiasm and your love for the Mini brand. Keep up the good work.

[@PetrolPed]

If you don’t really need the performance. The Countryman C from £30k is the one to go for 👍

[@user-ww8vg9ie9z]

Very cool car 😮

[@darrencottrell5541]

Cracking review, Pete, I could be tempted. I can see a Charlie Clubman replacement in the offing, with obligatory red mudflaps too, which wouldn't be too out of place on this colour combination.

[@PetrolPed]

Mud flaps… now theres a thought 😂

[@anthonyfinch4401]

Great video as ever. I’m guessing it probably because it’s what I’m used to being there. But think it would look better with a screen in front of the steering wheel rather than all being in that screen in the middle. Although I guess you have the head up display. How does CarPlay look on that screen?

[@coltoncleveringa8004]

Wow Sir Pete! Great review! The clubman and countrymen are definitely on my radar! I’m not sold on the front end design but the rest of the countrymen exterior and interior are great! Definitely makes me want to get one! Excellent review Sir Pete

[@PetrolPed]

Cheers mate 🙏🏻👍

[@jimcabezola3051]

I like the interior colour scheme. My OAP body would also appreciate climbing in through the rear doors. Why Austin never made these as 4-door cars back in my day is quite beyond me. I'd have bought one then. Ah, well...better late than never. Aloha!

[@Jdnicks00]

Love your passionate review. I can feel your happiness. I prefer this Mini countryman to BMW X1/X2. I don’t need JCW version, but S is enough. The B48 engine is really good.

[@martyw8756]

Great review - so he’s passionate about the car well that’s because he likes it 👍🏼 great car

[@PetrolPed]

Thanks! 👍

[@110sunraymajor]

Great car!

[@johannstrumpfer6206]

Thanks!

[@PetrolPed]

Wow thank you 🙏🏻

[@1989gem]

Fantastic review! I’d love to have one of these, it looks amazing (inside and out), it’s practical and seems like it’s great to drive. Out of my price range at the moment (along with most cars tbh) but perhaps at some point, it won’t be.

[@gprufino]

I love it.

[@Arsenalfc569]

Thanks for the great review Pete. i hate it when people always say it's not a MINI anymore. what about the people who still love the brand and need a larger car. What about the original Golf and the Gold 7 and 8 why do they not say.....This is not a Golf anymore. I think you will end up buying one.

[@darksideemt]

Can't wait till we can see these in the states. Been trying to convince my wife to get one when they do.

[@mrgrumpy771]

For an SUV it's a much better design than many with a lot of room and storage. For once this is a rather god new car. Im off to look at one!

[@JWINDSOR]

Love it, needs mote toggle switches inside tho 😂

[@markbrill8944]

I much prefer the looks vs the old one - chunky, lots of features. And I love that some people think it’s ugly, too big etc. Difference in opinions means more diversity in car design. Which is good.

[@davidbennetto9667]

Fantastic review, son and I have tickets to see you and Tiff at Beaulieu on the 16th. Looking forward to it.

[@PetrolPed]

Oh amazing. Make sure you come and say hi 👋

[@andrewwales2405]

Hi Pete I saw this model down at Chandlers Worthing in showroom looks fantastic love to drive this car . Hope to see you in this beauty at Waitrose in Chi ? All the best Andrew😎

[@PetrolPed]

Coming to Waitrose soon 😂

[@tonytcook]

Great show and lovely car but 45k for a mini - the world is bonkers!!!

[@leeavison]

Wow Pete a Petrol version. I b et you're tempted though to add one to your collection ? I totally agree also, This car makes you see the end of complications !! 👍👍😂

[@petecroxford3277]

You like it I love it who needs electric cars when you can have one of those gets you from a to B very quickly put a smile on your face. It would put a smile on mine love it have a good one 😀😀😀👍

[@Steve-Hutch]

We all have a soft spot for a mini. I know it has grown but so have all the other cars out there. Looks ok to me. Is it reliable? Its predecessors were not great on reliability. I like the interior and your right that round central display is an evolution using technology.

[@ginggur17]

Arvo sir. A Mini with non round headlights, hmmm, somehow doesn’t hold the renowned Mini face.

[@garymorris801]

What a jcw love it

[@gyekelee]

Awesome video! What's your take on the knitted material used for the dashboard and some parts of the seats? Can it be easily cleaned or maintained after a spill ? What are the long term wear effects, odours, sun exposure, dust etc?

[@PetrolPed]

I’m sure it would clean Ok 👍

[@guylambrechts2303]

A part of me hates the idea of a 4,4m 1.7 tonne mini. But if you buy an suv anyway it can just have an interior as this one and drive like a super mini. I might believe you're going to buy one.

[@reinmansmith]

I definitely like the look of this car, especially in that black/red paint scheme and with 300 ponies I’m sure it’s fun. The design detail on the inside is good, something a bit different and I would definitely spec that pan roof which lightens and shows off the interior. My big bug bear (apart from the price) is that enormous key! What on Earth are you supposed to do with that?? It must ruin the line of your carefully curated PP wardrobe! 😂

[@andysmith2001]

I recently bought a 2024 Clubman JCW. I thought about the new Countryman JCW, but I just really preferred the look of the Clubman and the feeling of being down close to the road. Your enthusiasm for Charlie (rest in peace) may have also been influential. 😉 Ultimately I doubted whether Mini could preserve a proper JCW driving experience in the new, bigger Countryman. I love my Clubman, absolutely no regrets there. But I’m glad to hear the next generation is still a great drive.

[@PetrolPed]

Great cars 👍

[@markrhodes3983]

Hi Pete you've lit up on your video tonight which I can totally understand I also loved my old mini. Would this new countryman fit in a normal parking space. Great car but I had a very negative experience with my local dealership that's why I left they did some major external work which wasn't done right I had to complain.