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2018 MINI Countryman

Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2018 models.

Class: Midsize Cars
Body styles: Cooper, Cooper All4 4dr SUV, Cooper S / John Cooper Works All4 4dr SUV
Engines: 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
Horsepower: 134–228 hp
Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Seats: 5
Fuel: Premium Gasoline, Plug-in Hybrid
MPG (best): 28 combined · 28 city / 34 hwy
Length: 169.7 in
Curb weight: 3,300–3,629 lb
NHTSA rating: Not rated
Recalls: 1 campaign

Pros & cons

What's good

Strong performanceUp to 228 hp, versus about 132 hp for similar 2018 models.
Plug-in hybrid version availableOffered as a plug-in hybrid as well as gas.
AWD / 4WD available

Watch out for

Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 20 similar 2018 models — not a review. How we calculate this →

Overview

The 2018 MINI Countryman is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.

It measures about 170 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,300 lb (Cooper).

EPA rates its most efficient version at 28 MPG combined (28 city / 34 highway), 3% better than the 2018 midsize car average of 27.2 MPG, for an estimated $2,950 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

What changed for 2018

New plug-in hybrid version

Compared with 2017; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2017 Countryman →

Trims, performance & features

Engine221 hp1.5L 3-cyl plug-in hybrid

Engine189–228 hp2.0L 4-cyl

Engine134 hp1.5L 3-cyl

DriveAWD/4WD · FWD

Seating5 seats · 2 rows

Trims

Cooper SE ALL4Cooper S ALL4Cooper ALL4JCW ALL4Cooper

Safety & driver-assist features

Automatic emergency brakingOptional

Forward collision warningOptional

Adaptive cruise controlOptional

Parking assistOptional

Backup cameraStandard

Automatic high beamsStandard

Adaptive driving beamOptional

Keyless startStandard

Built in: Bom, Netherlands

NHTSA vPIC, as reported by the manufacturer for 5 2018 Countryman configurations; may not list every trim. How we calculate this →

Dimensions & weight

Body	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Track F / R	Curb weight	Weight F/R
Cooper	169.7 in	71.7 in	61.4 in	105.1 in	62.2 / 62.2 in	3,300 lb	58/42
Cooper All4 4dr SUV	169.7 in	71.7 in	61.4 in	105.1 in	62.2 / 62.2 in	3,510 lb	58/42
Cooper S / John Cooper Works All4 4dr SUV	169.7 in	71.7 in	61.4 in	105.1 in	62.2 / 62.2 in	3,629 lb	58/42

Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.

Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →

Engines, MPG & running costs

Version	Engine	Transmission	Drive	City / Hwy / Comb	vs. class	Fuel / yr	CO₂ g/mi
Cooper Countryman	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	Front-Wheel Drive	24 / 34 / 28	+3%	$2,950	319
Cooper SE Countryman All4 Plug-in Hybrid	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic (S6)	All-Wheel Drive	28 / 27 / 27	-1%	$3,050	223
Cooper Countryman	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic (S6)	Front-Wheel Drive	24 / 32 / 27	-1%	$3,050	323
Cooper S Countryman	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	Front-Wheel Drive	23 / 32 / 27	-1%	$3,050	332
Cooper Countryman All4	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 32 / 26	-4%	$3,150	344
Cooper S Countryman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 31 / 26	-4%	$3,150	346
JCW Countryman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	22 / 30 / 25	-8%	$3,300	354
Cooper Countryman All4	1.5L 3-cyl turbo	Automatic (S8)	All-Wheel Drive	23 / 30 / 25	-8%	$3,300	347
JCW Countryman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	20 / 29 / 24	-12%	$3,400	373
Cooper S Countryman All4	2.0L 4-cyl turbo	Manual 6-spd	All-Wheel Drive	21 / 31 / 24	-12%	$3,400	365

8/10EPA fuel economy score (best version)

9/10EPA greenhouse gas score

Spend $2,750Fuel over 5 years vs. average new car

27.2 MPG2018 Midsize Cars average

EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2018 EPA class average. How we calculate this →

Safety ratings & technology

NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2018 MINI Countryman.

Similar 2018 midsize cars

Model	Best MPG / range	NHTSA overall	Recalls
2018 MINI Countryman (this car)	28 MPG	Not rated	1
2018 Honda Civic	36 MPG	★★★★★	6
2018 Toyota Prius	56 MPG	★★★★★	1
2018 Mazda 3	32 MPG	Not rated	0
2018 Ford Focus	34 MPG	★★★★★	7
2018 Ford Fiesta	31 MPG	★★★★★	0
2018 Nissan Leaf	151 mi	Not rated	4

Recalls (1)

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump · Aug 23, 2018

NHTSA campaign 18V557000 · 9,953 vehicles

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2017-2019 MINI Cooper Countryman vehicles. These vehicles may be missing a crash protection plate near the high pressure fuel pump, which may result in a fuel leak in the event of a crash.
Risk: Without the crash protection plate, in the event of a crash, the fuel pump can become damaged, causing a fuel leak and increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: MINI will notify owners, and dealers will install a crash protection plate, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 22, 2018. Owners will receive a second notification when the repair is available. Owners may contact MINI customer service at 1-866-825-1525.

Check your VIN for open recalls at NHTSA ↗

Not every 2018 MINI Countryman is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.

Owner-reported problems

11Complaints to NHTSA since 2015

0Involved a crash

0Involved a fire

0Injuries reported

19,000 miTypical mileage at failure

Unknown Or Other3

Steering3

Service Brakes2

Electrical System2

Engine2

Exterior Lighting1

Fuel/Propulsion System1

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Engine Control Module (Ecu/Ecm)1

Complaints received per month (last 24 months with reports)

Unverified owner reports; best-sellers collect more.

Used 2018 MINI Countryman buyer's checklist

Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
Steering — 3 owner reports. Turn lock-to-lock while parked and on the road; listen for noises and feel for heavy or loose steering.
Service Brakes — 2 owner reports. Brake firmly from speed; check for pulling, pulsing pedal or ABS warning light.
Electrical System — 2 owner reports. Test every window, lock, light, screen and USB port; check the battery age.
Mileage to watch. Owners typically reported problems around 19,000 miles; ask what was repaired near that point.
Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.

Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2018 MINI Countryman. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.

Other Countryman years

Compare all years →

Year	MPG (best)	Length	Overall	Recalls	Complaints
2027 Countryman	27	–	Not rated	0	0
2026 Countryman	27	175.2 in	Not rated	2	1
2025 Countryman	27	175.2 in	Not rated	6	19
2024 Countryman	28	169.7 in	Not rated	0	1
2023 Countryman	29	169.7 in	Not rated	0	2
2022 Countryman	29	169.7 in	Not rated	0	2
2021 Countryman	29	169.7 in	Not rated	2	2
2020 Countryman	29	169.7 in	Not rated	2	6
2019 Countryman	28	169.7 in	Not rated	2	11
2017 Countryman	28	169.7 in	Not rated	1	7
2016 Countryman	29	161.8 in	Not rated	0	15
2015 Countryman	29	161.8 in	Not rated	0	13

Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or MINI. How we calculate this →