DecodedCarsMINI Countryman
17 model years from 2011 to 2027, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2011–2027
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Cars, Compact Cars
- Latest engines
- 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 27–30 combined, by year
- EV range
- up to 216 mi
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 12 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2025 (19)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 9,926 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Countryman in brief
The 2026 MINI Countryman is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 175 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,785 lb (4dr SUV).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (24 city / 32 highway), 4% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $800 a year in fuel.
The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 212 miles and takes about 8 hours to charge on a 240-volt Level 2 charger.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The MINI Countryman has 17 model years in our data, from 2011 to 2027, classed as Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Midsize Cars, Compact Cars.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 30 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 27 to 30 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (27), unknown or other (24), engine (20).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2016 is the year to avoid.
2025 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 12 campaigns and 106 owner complaints.
How the 2011 Countryman compares
The 2011 MINI Countryman is a compact car offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
It measures about 161 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,855 lb.
About the MINI Countryman
The Mini Countryman, also called Mini Crossover in Japan until 2024, is a compact crossover SUV, the first vehicle of this type to be launched by BMW under the Mini marque. It was launched in 2010 and received a facelift in 2014. The second generation vehicle was released in 2017 and received a facelift in 2020. The third generation of the Countryman was released in 2023.
From the Wikipedia article "Mini Countryman", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Countryman pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Strong performanceUp to 241 hp, versus about 186 hp for similar 2026 models.
- Electric version availableOffered as a electric as well as gas.
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Countryman
1 owner complaint · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2016 Countryman
15 owner complaints · 0 recalls · 4 fire reports · 1 crash report
Most reported: Engine
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Countryman changes by model year
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 5.5 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- New all-electric version
- Engine dropped: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo
- 2024
- No plug-in hybrid version any more
- 2019
- Lightest version 210 lb heavier
- 2018
- New plug-in hybrid version
- 2017
- New body dimensions: 7.9 in longer, wheelbase +2.7 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- Engines added: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Engines dropped: 1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 17 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 175.2 in | 3,785 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 175.2 in | 3,777 lb | Not rated | 6 | 19 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2019 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,510 lb | Not rated | 2 | 11 |
| 2018 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 1 | 11 |
| 2017 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 28 MPG | 169.7 in | 3,300 lb | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2016 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 161.8 in | 3,252 lb | Not rated | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 29 MPG | 161.8 in | 3,252 lb | Not rated | 0 | 13 |
| 2014 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 16 |
| 2013 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | – | – | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 161.4 in | 2,855 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1.6L 4-cyl, 1.6L 4-cyl turbo | 30 MPG | 161.4 in | 2,855 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Countryman
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Honda CR-V | 40 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Subaru Forester | 35 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2026 Mazda CX-5 | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →