Is the 2027 MINI Countryman a good car?
Yes.
3 of 3 checks with data
- Crash stars
- Not rated
- Not counted
- Value kept, 3 years
- 67%
- Pass
- Price
- $38,900
- Pass
- Fuel cost
- $1,933 a year
- Pass
Compared with 2027 SUVs. Cheapest trim.
Four checks
Source marks: two or more sources agreeone source
| Check | This car | Compared with | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crash test stars | Not rated | 4 or more | Not enough data | |
| Value kept after 3 years | 67% | Median 63% | 174 | Yes |
| Price S ALL4 AWD | $38,900 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Fuel cost a year S ALL4 AWD | $1,933 a year | Median $2,132 a year | 102 | Yes |
- Stars pass at 4 or more.
- Price and fuel cost pass at or under the class median.
- Value kept passes at or over the median.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of the checks.
- Price and fuel cost use the cheapest trim with the number. Stars use the lowest version.
- Value kept: KBB value now divided by original MSRP, 2023 SUVs.
Fuel: 12,000 miles a year. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Good for what
Checks for one use each. They do not change the answer above.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $140 vs $154 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 3 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 8.0 in, top 59% |
| Worth the money | No | 8% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 1 beat it on all four |
- Each check uses the cheapest trim that has the number. The trim is named.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
Is the Countryman a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats S ALL4 AWD | 5 seats | 5 or more | Not listed | Yes |
| Rear legroom S ALL4 AWD | 37.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 98 | No |
| Rear headroom S ALL4 AWD | 37.4 in | Median 38.9 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row S ALL4 AWD | 25.0 cu ft | Median 25.5 cu ft | 100 | No |
Is the Countryman a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price S ALL4 AWD | $38,900 | Median $50,943 | 114 | Yes |
| Horsepower S ALL4 AWD | 241 hp | 178 hp to 392 hp | 106 | Yes |
| Length S ALL4 AWD | 175.0 in | Median 191.9 in | 109 | Yes |
| Turning circle S ALL4 AWD | 38.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile S ALL4 AWD | 16.1 cents | Median 17.8 cents | 102 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the Countryman a good commuter car?
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $4.35 (EIA, week of Oct 5, 2026). Power 18.19 cents per kWh.
Yes. $140 a month to commute. Class median $154.
- Miles a month
- 867
- Trim
- S ALL4 AWD
- This car
- $140
- Median of 102 SUVs
- $154
- Highway mpg
- 32 mpg, top 20% of 78
Is the Countryman a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 3 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 8.0 in clearance, 65.2 in tall | 6.7 to 8.4 in clearance, 64.8 to 71.0 in tall | 82 | Yes |
| Front headroom S ALL4 AWD | 40.7 in | Median 40.1 in | 99 | Yes |
| Turning circle S ALL4 AWD | 38.1 ft | Median 39.1 ft | 96 | 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 59% of 92 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- S ALL4 Oxford Edition AWD, 8.0 in
- Compared with
- 92 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the Countryman worth the money?
No. Priced 8% above cars like it.
- Price, S ALL4 AWD
- $38,900
- Predicted price
- $35,974
- Gap
- +$2,926 (+8%)
- Typical price error
- 12% median, 128 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2027 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the Countryman a good buy?
No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Countryman S ALL4 AWD | $38,900 | 16.1 cents | 56.2 cu ft | 241 hp |
| Kia EV3 Wind AWD | $38,690 | 6.0 cents | 56.5 cu ft | 261 hp |
Compared with 512 trims of other makes, SUVs, 2027.
What this cannot tell you
Your prices, use and trim may differ.
No sales data per model, so complaints are not scored.
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- Model-level or estimate
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