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- Cooper
$22,000
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Cooper S
$25,600
- Cooper S ALL4
$27,300
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John Cooper Works ALL4
$34,850
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Our 2013 MINI Countryman trim comparison will help you decide.
- Mini Yours personalization options
- Four conventional doors
- Manual or automatic
- Available turbo four-cylinder (S)
2013 MINI Countryman review: Our expert's take
Introduced for 2011, the Mini Cooper Countryman serves as the brand’s entry into the small-crossover segment. It has a taller stance and, unlike other Coopers, four conventional side doors and available all-wheel drive. Buyers have a choice of a normally aspirated four-cylinder engine or a turbo four-cylinder (S versions). It competes against the Volkswagen Tiguan and Nissan Juke.
Bluetooth connectivity is now standard, while the previously standard satellite
radio feature is now optional.
The Countryman is instantly recognizable as a Mini, but it loses some of the “cuteness” that’s been a defining element of the regular Cooper. The grille is larger and more upright, and the headlights aren’t circular like they are on the Cooper. Overall, the Countryman’s front-end styling is more aggressive and serious. Roof rails are standard.
The addition of rear side doors does wonders for backseat ease of entry, which is a
problem in the Cooper. The Countryman’s roof can be finished in black or white instead of body color, and S models feature unique styling cues like a roof spoiler and a rear diffuser. Exterior features include:
- Standard 17-inch wheels with run-flat tires
- Optional 18-inch wheels
- Standard rear-window wiper
- Optional sport suspension
- Optional dual-panel panoramic moonroof
- Optional adaptive xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Optional heated side mirrors
The Countryman’s cabin draws heavily on the regular Cooper for inspiration, with a tachometer in front of the steering wheel and a large center-mounted speedometer. However, its styling makes a departure from the Cooper’s with the Center Rail system, which consists of two rails that go from the front of the cabin to the backseat, separating the standard bucket seats in each row. The system provides owners another way to customize their Mini by adding various attachments to the rails, such as cupholders and storage bins.
For enhanced passenger space and comfort, the Countryman’s rear bucket seats can slide, and they also recline. The cargo area measures 12.2 cubic feet, which is similar to what a compact sedan offers, but it increases to 41 cubic feet after folding the rear seats. Interior features include:
- Standard simulated leather seats; leather optional
- Optional heated seats
- Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack
- Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel
- Standard configurable ambient lighting
- Optional navigation system
- Optional Mini Connected iPhone integration system
- Optional Harman/Kardon premium stereo
The Cooper Countryman has a 121-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder while the Cooper S Countryman is powered by a 181-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder. Mechanical features include:
- Standard six-speed manual transmission
- Optional six-speed automatic
- Standard front-wheel drive; Cooper S Countryman can be fitted with Mini’s All4 all-wheel-drive system
- Optional electronically controlled limited-slip front differential
Safety features include:
- Antilock brakes
- Side-impact airbags for the front seats
- Side curtain airbags for both rows
- Electronic stability system
- Optional rear parking sensors
85% of drivers recommend this car Rating breakdown (out of 5): Consumer reviews
Most recent consumer reviews
Fun car to drive!
Love it! Wouldn’t be getting rid of it, but working from home now and don’t need the extra car. Super clean and fun to drive...
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Great car. Great value
December 2, 2018
By Miniman
Test drove this car
Car was great gift for my daughter. Just what she needed. Small 4 door and newer model with good handling. Sun roof and front wheel drive.
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Most comfortable for price and size
August 5, 2018
By Minigrl from Tampa Florida
Owns this car
This car I test drove and read the reviews before purchasing. It?s is a great car , reliable and roomy. I love that it gets great gas mileage and has plenty of head room. The warrienty with mini is worth the money. I love the car.
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New car program benefits
Bumper-to-bumper48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance48 months/unlimited distance
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Maximum age/mileageLess than 5 years/less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms1 year/unlimited miles after the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile MINI new-car limited warranty
PowertrainN/A
Dealer certification required Yes Roadside assistance Yes View all cpo program detailsHave questions about warranties or CPO programs?
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