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The 2017 Mini Countryman range of configurations is currently priced from $19,490.
Our most recent review of the 2017 Mini Countryman resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing journalist Peter Anderson had this to say at the time: The Countryman John Cooper Works was a bit of an oddity in its first generation but with the fundamentally better base of the second generation, it makes more sense. While it's closer to $60,000 than perhaps we might all like, the extra cash does go on considerable upgrades to the engine and chassis. The outlay also goes on a full-fat interior that's lovely to be in and now comfortable for four people and their stuff. Does a mini-SUV need to go this fast? Who cares. It's fun, like a car wearing the Mini badge should be.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Peter Anderson liked most about this particular version of the Mini Countryman: Strong engine, Eight-speed transmission is a cracker, Characterful but not stupid
The 2017 Mini Countryman carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1500 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Mini Countryman 2017 prices range from $15,950 for the basic trim level SUV Cooper Park Lane to $41,030 for the top of the range SUV John Cooper Works ALL 4.
Towing capacities for hybrid vehicles has been a bit of an issue for Australian car buyers for a while now and remains one of the biggest hurdles to ownership of this type of technology. There’s also a fair bit of misinformation around, too, including the fact that hybrids can’t tow at all. That’s simply not true for some manufacturers, but in this case, it’s a fact.
While Mini specifies a 1500kg towing limited (with a braked trailer) for its Countryman range, there are exceptions. In fact, Mini does not specify a towing limit for two variants of the Countryman; the sporty John Cooper Works version and, sadly, the plug-in hybrid variant. In fact, there’s not even a factory-option tow-bar listed for those variants, which is another way of saying they’re not designed for towing at all. You may need to look elsewhere.
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In terms of physical size the five-door Mini Countryman is the largest vehicle in the current Mini fleet.
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You’re looking at a relatively new model so the reliability should be fine, and the maintenance costs should be ok if you use a specialist independent mechanic instead of a dealer.
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