New 2024 MINI Countryman Review | Smallest Human Reviews Biggest Mini

[@angusmacdonald5300]

Nice, accurate review. One of the better ones that I’ve seen of the 3rd gen Countryman and I’ve watched about 100, even in French! You are about the only reviewer that does the background research, e.g., they nearly all assume it’s leather seats and steering wheel wrap and have probably never heard of the MINI (BMW) Vescin label. The shifter paddles are, unfortunately, only available in the top JCW trim. I believe that’s worldwide. The Countryman S here in the US has a few more horses (241) than UK and EU and a bit more torque (295) that would certainly benefit from paddles which are not an option. i have the Countryman S with the bigger engine (I do live in the US, after all 😊) - exact same exterior and interior, except I have the Dark Petrol Blue seats. I love it! It’s so nice to drive. Despite the bigger size, it still retains MINI fun and quirkiness. I am so over comments saying “It’s not a MINI any more”! I doubt if any of the haters have even seen the new model, never mind been in one. MINI is a brand now, not a size, and people want more space and safety features which were sadly lacking until the newest models. The 2024 models (2nd gen Countryman) did not even have blindspot monitoring. Thanks for a well researched review!

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thabk you for the feedback, and we're glad you enjoyed it! ☺️

[@jeff44446]

After watching many test drive reviews of the same, am suprised you doing better than most seasoned motoring journalists. You deserve following. Am subscribing. Thanks

[@BuckleUpShow]

Thank so much, very kind

[@da_great_mogul]

15:25: there are no scenarios whereby the car will allow you to fully remove your hands whatsoever. It's perhaps different in other countries but not in UK. We have a Level 3 Sport in the S engine and I drove it to London and back and there was never a time I could get the steering wheel warning not to chime when removing my hands.

[@BuckleUpShow]

www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mini/countryman Check the second paragraph of the Assisted Driving section of Chapter 4 of AutoCar's review.

[@da_great_mogul]

@BuckleUpShow As I explained, the feature may be available in other regions but not all are available in UK. I have the car and at no speed will the wheel not indicate the need for your hands to be on it.

[@BuckleUpShow]

@da_great_mogul it will in certain slow-moving stop/start traffic situations. I experienced this during my testing of the car.

[@da_great_mogul]

@BuckleUpShow OK then I'll be glad to try it again soon. This is a feature that only comes with Pro as opposed to Plus then?

[@BuckleUpShow]

Yes, it's only available as part of the Level 3 options pack, which brings the "Driving Assistant Professional" with it.

[@aldrickbanks3455]

Many people says countryman is noisy, with bad sound proof. This generation is different?

[@BuckleUpShow]

This is very quiet inside and rides really well.

[@vp272]

Jasper wore trousers ❤

[@BuckleUpShow]

Whoops! Best not do that again 😅😅

[@padraicgilligan8311]

Great review! Don’t forget to bring in the washing

[@BuckleUpShow]

Oh sugar! Thanks for reminding me 😅

[@richgl31]

I have noticed most car reviewers can’t escape the phrase “immediately obvious”….

[@BuckleUpShow]

Did this repetition become apparent to you straight away or was it not immediately obvious?

[@richgl31]

@@BuckleUpShow 😉🥁

[@RobCunniff]

I like the new 2024 mini copper contrey man one of my mums friends has a 2023 mini copper with a roof with goes down

[@BuckleUpShow]

Do you like her car?

[@davidgradwell5110]

Your quoted 6.8 seconds 0-62 mph time of the 1.5L 168PS version is just plain wrong! The 2.0L S 218PS All4 version's quoted 0-62 mph time is only 7.1 seconds.

[@BuckleUpShow]

Apologies for this, looks like I should have said 8.6 seconds instead of 6.8 - either written the numbers down in the wrong order or misremembered them!

[@davidgradwell5110]

@@BuckleUpShow No problem. Great review by the way.

[@nigelcb1300]

Can't stand oversized wheels, they totally ruin ride quality, much rather have a big squidgy sidewall on my tyre thanks

[@BuckleUpShow]

Try the Honda CR-V, they still do it right.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

Cool looking car

[@BuckleUpShow]

Judging by the comments, it’s pretty marmite with the general public

[@mide1323]

What is the name of the colour of this mini?

[@BuckleUpShow]

Grey

[@da_great_mogul]

@@BuckleUpShow Lol. Smokey Green.

[@da_great_mogul]

Smokey Green.

[@teknomanning]

I heard the old is giving people problems already

[@BuckleUpShow]

Just about any model of car will require some maintenance or fixing at some point. It's impossible to not have some maintenance on a car.

[@jakeinlove]

May as well just get an X1

[@BuckleUpShow]

Not if you want a MINI. We can probably all agree that the exterior styling on this is better than the X1's front grille, too?

[@robwilson7189]

Im not 100% convinced by the proportions, although as inflated small car designs go, it’s much better than the Fiat 500 XL, which I still think is one of the worst styled vehicles of modern times.

[@BuckleUpShow]

We can certainly agree on the 500 XL

[@WestonMike]

How can any car that's taller than the reviewer be called a mini??? The brand has become utterly ridiculous. 🤬

[@BuckleUpShow]

Has it crossed your mind that Jasper could be incredibly small?

[@da_great_mogul]

It's not 1959 anymore. Cars all grow and Mini is a brand name that has maximum space on the inside with minimum space on the outside as its value. If you want a MINI, go for the Hatch and not the Countryman.

[@richgl31]

@@BuckleUpShow 5 foot 8 I reckon.

[@BuckleUpShow]

173 cm (5'7" and a half) 🫡

[@richgl31]

@@BuckleUpShow I would say then you don’t tower over it… but comfortably taller😉.

[@DaleSteel]

That 'mini' car is taller than you. Wtf. Either your tiny or minis are not mini

[@BuckleUpShow]

Both can be true. Have you not seen the title of the video?