MINI COUNTRYMAN HATCHBACK

Name: MINI COUNTRYMAN 1.5 C Exclusive [Level 3] 5dr Auto
Brand: MINI COUNTRYMAN
SKU: 106271
Availability: InStock

1.5 C Exclusive [Level 3] 5dr Auto

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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 136.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 132mph

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Lease Type

Personal Business

Contract Length

Initial Rental

Annual Mileage

Maintenance

An excess mileage charge will apply if you exceed the contracted mileage. The exact charge will be confirmed on the official quotation prior to your acceptance to proceed.

Important Information

Excess mileage charges will apply if you go over the stated contract mileage.
Vehicle damage charges may occur if the vehicle is returned outside BVRLA's Fair Wear and Tear guidelines.
All rentals are subject to the necessary finance acceptance criteria.
Prices shown are indicative and subject to change.
No ownership option is available on this lease.
Manufacturer’s maintenance schedule must be observed and additional charges may apply for failure to maintain servicing and any non fair wear and tear damage to the vehicle.
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Fuel Type Petrol

Co2 136.00g/km

Transmission Automatic

Top Speed 132mph

MINI COUNTRYMAN Review

- Independent review from Car and Driving

Performance
7
Handling
8
Comfort
7
Space
7
Styling
7
Build
8
Value
7
Equipment
7
Economy
8
Depreciation
8
Insurance
7

The MINI Countryman re-invents itself in third generation form. Jonathan Crouch drives it.

Ten Second Review

The third generation MINI Countryman serves up an even trendier confection for youthfully-minded customers in the lower-mid-sized SUV segment. There's a divisive look, a completely redesigned and more practical cabin and full-electric drivetrains for those wanting them. It's all about as far from the original wood-panelled middle-class '60s Countryman estate as you could imagine.

Background

Here's a different kind of MINI Countryman. The third generation version of the brand's lower-mid-sized SUV has grown in size. First to leave space beneath it in the range for the company's new Aceman small SUV. And second so it can share all its underpinnings and powertrains with BMW's X1 and iX1 models. This MK3 Countryman is built in a BMW factory too, the Leipzig plant that makes the 1 Series; it's the first time that BMW's and MINIs have run along the same production line. Petrol power continues, but as our previous 'BMW iX1' reference suggests, the big news this time round is that instead of the electrified Countryman offering being a Plug-in Hybrid, it's a full-EV. As with the second generation MINI Cooper Electric, there are two battery variants, though here, they use a completely different battery and platform. What this Countryman does now share with that smaller MINI model is its completely redesigned cabin with its new screen and media technology. It's a rejuvenated proposition.

Driving Experience

MINI wants to be a full-EV brand - but not quite yet. Which is why, though new full-electric variants headline this third generation Countryman line-up, a huge proportion of sales will still be of the combustion models. With diesel consigned to history, these are all of the petrol-powered sort and must all use auto transmission. The big numbers are likely to be accounted for by the entry-level front-driven Countryman C with its 1.5-litre 168hp three cylinder turbo unit, good for 62mph in 8.3s en route to 132mph. The other two combustion Countrymans have four-cylinder 2.0-litre units allied to MINI's All4 four wheel drive system. The Countryman S offers 215hp (0-62mph in 7.1s and 142mph); and the Countryman JCW All4 has 296hp (0-62mph in 5.4s and 155mph). What about the full-EV variants? Well there are two, both using a 65.2kWh battery. Things kick off with the single motor Countryman Electric E, which offers 201hp, 62mph in 8.6s and a range of 307 miles. The alternative is the Countryman Electric SE, which adds an extra electric motor on the rear axle, creating a nominal four-wheel drive system. This boosts total output to 308hp with 494Nm of torque and the 62mph sprint time drops to just 5.6s. But range drops too - to 287 miles. Different chassis settings are available depending on the model you choose, including an adaptive suspension option that lowers ride height by 15mm. You can select between seven 'MINI Experience' modes - 'Core', 'Green', 'Go-kart', 'Personal', 'Vibrant', Timeless' and 'Balance' - each with a corresponding soundtrack.

Design and Build

Back in 2010, the original Countryman was bigger than any MINI model we'd previously imagined. Well now, at way past 4.4-metres in length, it's a lot bigger still, 13cm longer and 6cm taller than the second generation design introduced in 2016. Some will find the swollen stance visually challenging and there are some curious touches, like the heavily stylised C-pillar with its contrast-coloured panel. Black plastic wheel arch surrounds and roof rails supply the crossover vibe, big wheels (17 to 20-inches) suit the current trend and there's much the same octagonal grille and range of lighting signatures as you'd get from the latest MINI Hatch, though here, the LED headlights are of a lozenge shape. The minimalist interior is a big departure from what went before and in design is carried over almost completely from the cabin created for that new-era MINI Hatch - though the extended dimensions here allow for an enlarged centre console. There's no instrument binnacle. Instead, dominating everything is the brand's latest 9.4-inch LED 'MINI Interaction Unit' round central screen, which you'll have to get used to looking at for speed unless you specify the optional Head-up display. You can flick between different settings for this very thin 240mm-diameter display, with sporty or retro typefaces, and it incorporates a new ambient lighting system which sees projectors flash a light show across the new textile dashboard at night. Virtually all the previous buttons and switches have been removed from the fascia and centre console (including unfortunately, the old rotary infotainment controller). A small panel with a few short-cut buttons is all that remains, along with the drive selector and a start/stop switch designed like an ignition key attached to the dash. In the back, the new platform has freed up an extra 130mm of leg room and the backrests can now individually adjust through six positions by up to 12-degrees. As before, the seat base slides - by up to 13cms. Boot space is improved to 460-litres - or 1,450-litres with the backrest folded. And there's space beneath the boot floor - enough to store the set of charging leads needed by the EV versions.

Market and Model

Prices start from just over £29,000 for the 1.5-litre Countryman C. You'll need from around £35,000 for the 2.0-litre Countryman S ALL4; or nearly £43,000 for the 2.0-litre Countryman JCW ALL4 performance model we tried. If you want to go all-electric, the Countryman Electric E starts from around £29,000 thanks to a big £3,750 Electric car Grant, also applied to the Countryman Electric SE All4 model, which has a grant-deducted price of around £33,000. There are three available trim levels - 'Classic', 'Exclusive' and 'Sport' - and all are well equipped. The 'Classic' trim presents the brand's logo in a new colour ('Vibrant Silver'), and there's a range of three external paint finishes ('Melting Silver', 'Midnight Black' and 'Nanuq White'), plus two roof colour options and three wheel options. The 'Exclusive' trim adds additional exterior design elements, such as the option for a Multitone Roof with a combination of six different colours, as well as offering the front grille in 'Vibrant Silver' to match the MINI logo. Finally, the 'Sport' trim offers a distinctive front and rear design including a redesign for the front bumper, rear bumper, side skirt and spoiler, while using high-gloss black as the frame for the front grille and logo colour. You can combine that with a contrasting Chili Red roof and optional red/black bonnet stripes. MINI boasts that this is its most connected SUV ever, courtesy of a revised 'My MINI' app; and a "Hey MINI" personal assistant voice control system, via which owners can choose digital depiction of a British bulldog named Spike as their screen avatar of choice.

Cost of Ownership

Like every other brand, MINI's parent company BMW has long ago stopped development of combustion engines, but it has at least added a light sprinkling of electrification to the 1.5 and 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol units carried over from the previous generation model - in the form of a 48V mild hybrid system. This set-up works as mild hybrid systems these days usually do. Fitting a powerful 48-volt starter-generator and a tiny second battery enables a significant increase in the amount of brake energy that can be regenerated and stored. This energy is used not just to supply the electrical system but also to lighten the combustion engine's workload and boost its power. The starter generator also increases efficiency by assisting the engine when driving at constant speeds. That hasn't made a huge difference to the efficiency figures of the fossil-fuelled Countryman C, S and JCW models. Think about 48mpg on the combined cycle for the base three cylinder 1.5-litre Countryman C, which is WLTP-rated at between 138-155g/km of CO2. Think about 44mpg for the 2.0-litre Countryman S All4 (and 155-169g/km); and about 40mpg for the Countryman JCW All4 (177-188g/km). As for the Countryman Electric models, well we gave you the range figures for these in our 'Driving' section - 287 miles for the E and 269 miles for the SE. The 64.7kWh battery that both variants use can be rapid-charged rates of up to 130kW and so connected, can be replenished from 10 to 80% in half an hour. The 'My MINI' app provides a convenient overview of the vehicle status and charging process, including current battery status, charging-optimised route plan and charging history.

Summary

It's tempting to say that this is a different kind of MINI Countryman. The evolved look, the redesigned cabin and the switch from PHEV to full-electric drive are all things that suggest that. Ultimately though, the thing that really makes this third generation design different is its subtle shift up-market in size and price. If though, you can still stretch to a Countryman, then there's lots to like here, providing you appreciate the slightly divisive styling. In terms of rear seat room and boot space, this now a proper competitor for a Qashqai-class lower-mid-sized SUV, with a little sprinkling of premium appeal that might also tempt in folk who would otherwise have opted for a poshly-badged model in this class. The redesigned interior is a big improvement, the efficiency stats look competitive and this model's fun-to-drive USP has been retained. If all that sounds tempting, then a new MINI Adventure awaits.

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Standard Equipment

Technical Data

Options

Driver Convenience

Bluetooth connection
Circular OLED Screen
Compatible mobile phone bluetooth with audio streaming
Digital dashboard display
Driver camera system
E-call
Electro-mechanical speed dependant steering assistance
Front/rear Parking distance control
MINI Experience Modes
MINI Head up display
MINI Navigation AR
MINI TeleServices
Parking assistant Plus - Surround and remote 3D view, Cameras at front and rear and in the exterior mirrors, Driver recorder function

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

Auto transmission with Paddles
Larger capacity fuel tank

Entertainment

DAB Digital radio
Harman Kardon surround sound system
Personal eSim

Exterior Features

Auto tailgate
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Front and rear electric windows
Heated rear window
High beam assistant
Interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function
LED daytime running lights
LED headlights with extended contents including Adaptable light signatures
LED rear lights
LED third brake light
Opening panoramic roof with slide and tilt functionality, Retractable sun shade with fully opaque fabric
Rain sensor with auto headlights
Rear side wing doors
Rear window wiper
Roof rails
Sun protection glazing

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
60/40 split rear bench seat
Active seat for driver with lumbar support and electrically adjust for height + reach, Backrest tilt, Position, Cushion surface tilt, memory function
Anthracite headliner
Auto air conditioning
Driver and front passenger seat heating
Driver seat massage function
Electric front passenger seat adjustment includes heigh, Backrest tilt, Position, Cushion surface tilt with lumbar support
Floor mats
Front armrest
Front headrests
Front sport seats
Heated steering wheel
Height and length steering column adjustment
Lidded storage box in Petrol knit
Luggage compartment separating net
Rear headrests
Seat adjustment for rear seats
Single front passenger seat
Sport Vescin Steering Wheel
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors
Vescin synthetic leather upholstery
Vibrant Silver sill inlay
Wireless charging tray

Packs

Driving assistant professional pack - Mini Countryman
Interior and exterior mirror package - Mini Countryman

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seat belts
6 Airbags - front, side, head and seat belt tensioners
ABS
DSC - Dynamic Stability Control
Electronic handbrake
Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
Front ISOFIX (iSize)
Hill hold assist
Hill start assist
Manual rear child locks
Traction control
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Warning triangle

Security

Alarm system with tilt sensor, monitoring doors, bonnet interior and tailgate
Auto drive away locking
Comfort access system
Deadlocking function
Electronic vehicle immobiliser
Interior camera
Locking wheel bolts
Remote control locking
Start/stop toggle with keyless go

Wheels

Tyre repair kit plus

Emissions - ICE

HC+NOx

Not Available
Particles

Not Available
Standard Emissions

EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb

136
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH

148
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL

132
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High

143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH

157
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL

138
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High

117
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH

129
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL

113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low

173
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH

181
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL

170
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium

128
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH

139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL

123

Engine and Drive Train

Camshaft

DOHC
Catalytic Convertor

Yes
CC

1499
Compression Ratio

11.1:0
Cylinder Layout

IN-LINE
Cylinders

3
Cylinders - Bore (mm)

82
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)

94.6
Engine Code

B38A15M2
Engine Layout

FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery

TURBO INJECTION
Gears

7 SPEED
Number of Valves

12
Transmission

SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb

6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEH

6.6
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Comb - TEL

5.8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High

6.4
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEH

7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Extra High - TEL

6.1
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High

5.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEH

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - High - TEL

5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low

7.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEH

8
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Low - TEL

7.5
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium

5.7
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEH

6.2
WLTP - FC (l/100km) - Medium - TEL

5.5
WLTP - MPG - Comb

47.1
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH

42.8
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL

48.7
WLTP - MPG - Extra High

44.1
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH

40.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL

46.3
WLTP - MPG - High

54.3
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH

49.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL

56.5
WLTP - MPG - Low

36.7
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH

35.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL

37.7
WLTP - MPG - Medium

49.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH

45.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL

51.4

General

AdBlue

No
Alternative Fuel Qualifying

Yes
Badge Engine CC

1.5
Badge Power

170
Based On ID

Not Available
Coin Series

Cooper Exclusive
Generation Mark

3
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07

21E
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection %

83
NCAP Child Occupant Protection %

87
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09

5
NCAP Pedestrian Protection %

81
NCAP Safety Assist %

79
Did at least one aspect of this vehicle's safety give cause for concern?

No
Special Edition

No
Special Order

No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage

Unlimited
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years

3
Vehicle Homologation Class

M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)

8.3
Engine Power - BHP

170
Engine Power - KW

125
Engine Power - RPM

4700
Engine Torque - LBS.FT

207
Engine Torque - MKG

28.6
Engine Torque - NM

280
Engine Torque - RPM

1500
Top Speed

132

Test Cycles

Emissions Test Cycle

WLTP
RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Alloys?

Yes
Space Saver?

No
Tyre Size Front

225/55 R18
Tyre Size Rear

225/55 R18
Tyre Size Spare

TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style

ASTEROID SPOKE
Wheel Type

18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height

1661
Length

4444
Wheelbase

2692
Width

1843
Width (including mirrors)

2069

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)

54
Gross Vehicle Weight

2095
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)

1450
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)

450
Max. Loading Weight

550
Max. Roof Load

75
Max. Towing Weight - Braked

1700
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked

750
Minimum Kerbweight

1545
No. of Seats

5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb

11.6

Company car tax calculator

Tax Year	BIK	BIK Value	Tax Payable at 20%	Tax Payable at 40%
2026/27	33%	£1065.08	£213.02	£426.03
2027/28	33%	£1065.08	£213.02	£426.03
2028/29	34%	£1097.35	£219.47	£438.94
2029/30	35%	£1129.63	£225.93	£451.85

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