Ask Us Anything: Our 2025 Mini Countryman SE Is Here!

The $51,145 crossover boasts a round display and has an estimated range of up to 212 miles per charge.

Many people enjoy disliking Mini for various reasons. While some criticisms may be valid, the post-2003 Cooper is often recognized as a compact performance car but is frequently mocked for being difficult to maintain. Enthusiasts have called for Mini to enhance its reputation regarding reliability. Although they made progress in this area, Mini primarily concentrated on diversifying their lineup with models like the somewhat larger Countryman. Since its debut in 2010, this petite crossover SUV has borne the brunt of criticism directed at the brand.

For the last 15 years, every car lover has been asking, 'That isn't a Mini; why are they making such an ordinary crossover?'

In 2025, the Countryman returns and is larger than ever before. The gasoline-driven S model has returned, however, our main focus is now on the fully electric SE version. While I won’t try to justify the vehicle’s dimensions as they somewhat contradict the essence of what defines a Mini, I believe the ongoing discussion around these aspects might be getting slightly repetitive. The Countryman is part of BMW Group’s initiative to vie for dominance in the international electric vehicle market. This development also signals the beginning of a revival era for Mini, which has faced declining sales and uncertainties regarding its position within BMW's strategic plans and the broader automotive marketplace.

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Beneath the surface, the Countryman SE is a petite electric SUV comparable in size to the BMW X1. It derives its power from a twin motor configuration delivering 308 hp to all four wheels, powered by a modest 64.6 kWh (actual useable capacity) battery. The vehicle boasts an EPA-estimated range of 212 miles. If you wish to acquire a Countryman SE similar to the one featured here for the upcoming week, be prepared to shell out $51,145.

In theory, these figures seem somewhat underwhelming. In the coming week, my objective is to determine whether the Countryman SE exceeds expectations beyond its specifications. The vehicle comes equipped with Mini’s latest user interface featuring a round OLED display. My question remains: Is this approach effective? Alternatively, should Mini consider ceasing development efforts immediately?

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