Compare 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman vs the 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman

2018 MINI Cooper Countryman vs 2018 MINI Cooper Clubman

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If you are trying to decide which Mini Cooper Countryman will best meet your needs, we can sympathize with you. Both of these gorgeous little crossovers make fantastic choices. It can be helpful to take a look at them side-by-side and compare a few of their features. The 2018 Mini's have undergone some impressive innovations, and that can be an important factor to take into consideration.

When you are looking for a crossover that will fit all of your needs, either of these Mini Coopers could fit the bill, depending on what those needs are. The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman has more than meets the eye. Its maxi-Mini body has an engine very similar to that of the BMX X1. It's overflowing with personality and charm. The 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman is the very first crossover plug-in hybrid electric that Mini Cooper has ever manufactured. It's also the most spacious Mini Cooper that they've ever designed. It has tons of style and useful features that drivers are raving about. It has undergone a very impressive re-design and features some amazing new technology.

Design Features and Style

Both of these Mini's have some really great design features. Both are pretty darn stylish as well. The 2017 Countryman is much more refined than it was in 2016. It's full of character and somewhat whimsical. It follows a matching theme inside and out. The 2017 Mini's is rounder than some older models, but it can be hard to see much of a difference from some of the older models.

The 2018 Mini Countryman has an unmistakable new design. It's larger, taller, and bolder than the 2017 models. It has a gorgeous interior as well, which is said to have a classier feel than other, older versions. 2018 models also have an abundance of really cool technological features. The 2018 Countryman features a 6.5-inch standard infotainment screen in the dead center of vehicle's interior front panel.

Quality and Convenience

Quality and convenience are both very important qualities that Mini Cooper has always put as a priority in their vehicles. The 2017 Mini Cooper Countryman is built with good materials and solid quality. It has decent cargo and passenger capacity and is a pretty good overall value. The 2018 Mini Cooper Countryman is loaded with improvements and innovative design features. It provides more passenger and cargo space than any other Mini Cooper. It is also constructed using premium materials and designed to be utility friendly while still remaining stylish and comfortable. It features convenient folding seats in the rear as well.

Performance and Handling

Both of these vehicles have great handling and performance. The 2017 Countryman offers a tuned suspension, a rigid chassis, and fantastic power steering. Base models have 134 horsepower and a turbocharged 3-cylinder engine. The 2018 Countryman features all-wheel drive and can be fitted with a 6-speed manual, 6-speed automatic, or 8-speed automatic. Its 2.0-liter turbo-4 variety sports 189 horsepower and is the most commonly sold trim package.