Is the 2022 MINI Countryman a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 37.6 in. Class median 38.2 in.
- Off-road: 8.0 in clearance. Top 56% of 154.
- Price: 55% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 11 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $116 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 56% |
| Worth the money | No | 55% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 11 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the Countryman a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 37.6 in | Median 38.2 in | 155 | No |
| Rear headroom | 38.3 in | Median 38.9 in | 156 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 17.6 cu ft | Median 23.4 cu ft | 162 | No |
Is the Countryman a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $29,100 | Median $41,500 | 163 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | 156 hp to 349 hp | 165 | No |
| Length | 169.7 in | Median 188.0 in | 154 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.0 cents | Median 13.3 cents | 164 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Countryman a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $116.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 164 SUVs
- $116
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 9% of 149
Is the Countryman a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 61.3 in tall | 7.0 to 8.3 in clearance, 64.6 to 69.9 in tall | 144 | No |
| Front headroom | 40.5 in | Median 39.9 in | 157 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 37.4 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 150 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the Countryman a good off-road vehicle?
No. 8.0 in clearance. Top 56% of 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Cooper ALL4 AWD, 8.0 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Countryman worth the money?
No. Priced 55% above cars like it.
- Price, Cooper FWD
- $29,100
- Predicted price
- $18,774
- Gap
- +$10,326 (+55%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Countryman a good buy?
No. 11 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
Cheapest 8 shown.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryman Oxford FWD | $29,100 | 11.0 cents | 42.2 cu ft | 136 hp |
| Hyundai Kona SE FWD | $21,300 | 10.0 cents | 45.8 cu ft | 147 hp |
| Chevrolet Trailblazer LS FWD | $21,800 | 10.7 cents | 54.4 cu ft | 137 hp |
| Honda HR-V LX 2WD | $21,870 | 10.7 cents | 58.8 cu ft | 141 hp |
| Kia Seltos S FWD | $22,790 | 10.3 cents | 62.8 cu ft | 146 hp |
| Subaru Crosstrek AWD | $23,145 | 10.7 cents | 55.3 cu ft | 152 hp |
| Volkswagen Taos S FWD | $23,495 | 10.3 cents | 65.9 cu ft | 158 hp |
| Buick Encore GX Preferred FWD | $24,400 | 10.7 cents | 50.2 cu ft | 137 hp |
| Honda CR-V LX 2WD | $26,800 | 10.7 cents | 75.8 cu ft | 190 hp |
Compared with 1,125 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2022.
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