2020 MINI Countryman Hybrid Plug-in Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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First introduced in 2018, the MINI Cooper Countryman Hybrid Plug-in, a small crossover, has seen few changes over the last couple of years. For 2020, this MINI gets an upgraded battery with increased range. Competitors include small hybrids and electric vehicles such as the Toyota Prius, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Hyundai Ioniq.
Like all MINIs, the Countryman Hybrid Plug-in features a cute and cheerful exterior design. With a taller ride height, prominent cargo rails, and sporty-looking body cladding, it looks capable. The special badging over the charging port is the only sign that this isn’t a regular MINI.
The Countryman Hybrid Plug-in uses the same 1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine found in the base Countryman. It's paired with an 87-hp electric motor that drives the rear axle, which gives the car all-wheel-drive (AWD) functionality. The system is rated for a total output of 221 hp and 284 lb-ft of torque. For 2020, MINI upgraded from a 7.6-kWh battery to a 9.6-kWh battery, increasing the all-electric range from 12 miles to about 16 miles. The 2019 model has an estimated total gas and an electric range of about 270 miles, though it’s not yet clear how that will change with the updated battery.
The cabin is tech-focused yet playful. The Countryman Hybrid Plug-In is available in Classic, Signature, and Iconic trim levels. Options include heated front seats, sport seats, several sport steering wheel designs, and piano black or metal trims. Most of these are standalone options.
A 6.5-inch infotainment display with Bluetooth connectivity comes standard. Options include an 8.8-inch touchscreen display, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, navigation, wireless device charging, and a Harman Kardon premium audio system.
The 2019 MINI Countryman scored the highest Good rating in all five crash tests from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). A reversing camera and rear parking sensors come standard. Options include front parking sensors, forward-collision alert, automatic emergency braking, a head-up display (HUD), and lane-departure warning.
With few changes for 2020, the MINI Cooper Countryman Hybrid Plug-in continues to be a charming vehicle.
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Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Dual front knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Pandora internet radio · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: simulated leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Assist handle: rear · Cargo cover: hard · Center console: with lighting · Cupholders: front · Footwell lights: color-adjustable · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.94
Engine
Battery: maintenance-free · EV battery capacity: 9.6 kWh · Electric Charge Cord: 240 volt · Electric Motor Battery Type: lithium ion · Electric Motor HP: 87 · Electric Motor Power Output (Kilowatts): 65 · Electric Motor Torque: 122 · Electric motor charger connector: SAE J1772 · Electric motor charging time: 2 hours · Electric motor miles per charge: 16 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP: 134 · Hybrid Gas Engine HP@RPM: 4400 · Hybrid Gas Engine Torque: 162 · Hybrid gas Engine Torque@RPM: 1250
Exterior Features
Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Fender lip moldings: black · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Window trim: chrome
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
Hybrid
Starter Type: motor/generator
In Car Entertainment
Infotainment screen size: 6.5 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Exterior entry lights: puddle lamps · Headlights: auto delay off · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 40-20-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: sliding sunshade · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Satellite communications: MINI Connected · Smart device app function: maintenance status
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer