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BMW 1 Series vs Mini Countryman

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BMW 1 Series
BMW 1 Series

$54,800 - $83,600

2025 price

Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

$49,990 - $77,990

2025 price

Summary

2025 BMW 1 Series
2025 Mini Countryman
Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
-

7.7L/100km (combined)
Seating
-

5
Dislikes
  • New face might divide opinion
  • Second-row amenities lacking
  • A tad thirsty

  • Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
  • An expensive endeavour for a Mini
  • Not much separates the two trim levels
2025 BMW 1 Series Summary

Can you believe the 1 Series is already in its fourth generation? It might not look incredibly like it, because this new car looks a little like the third.

But it’s been more than half a decade since the F40 1 Series debuted, so BMW decided it was already time for a new kid on the block. Meet the F70.

It’s just landed in Australia and it promises new-gen tech and features compared with its predecessor. We checked out BMW’s new baby at its Australian launch to find out if it delivers.

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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper.

The new generation offers a larger body-size, fun new interiors and a whole suite of updated technology.

We're in the flagship John Cooper Works grade in Favoured trim to find out if this small SUV is still urban-friendly and fun after all of these changes.

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