2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon

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Rating7.5

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Subcompact Wagon
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$36,800
Starting Price 
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2022

ProsConsWhat's New

Fun to drive with the smart all-wheel-drive system

Poor legroom and headspace

Few interior tweaks

Striking interiors

Average cargo area

Premium quality materials inside the cabin

Fun and enjoyable driving experience

Specs & Features

$36,800

price

221 hp @ 4400 rpm

horsepower

284 lb.-ft.

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

1.5L 3cyl AWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 1.5L turbocharged Inline-3 engine and a 7.6 kWh battery, fused to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2018 MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid Wagon makes 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 134 horsepower while the electric motors manage 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the MINI Countryman Plug-In Hybrid cover 0-60 in 6.4 seconds. You can drive the Countryman Plug-In Hybrid for 12 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for a small trip in the city. Combined, the Countryman Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 65 MPGe combined while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $36,800, the Countryman Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the subcompact wagon segment, competing only with the likes of the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid PHEV.

Buying Advice

Considering that there is only one trim, we recommend the Technology package, which includes an 8.8-inch touchscreen, navigation, a heads-up display, wireless phone charging, Apple CarPlay, and an automated parallel parking system, among others.

Trims

    S E
    $36,800 onwards
    • 1St row LCD monitor
    • AM/FM/HD/Satellite-Prep
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Front Fog/driving lights
    • Rain Sensing Windshield wipers
    • Sensatec leatherette Seat trim

Compare to similar cars

Price

$34,595- $40,295

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

7.58

Horsepower

117 hp @ 4500 rpm

Torque

137 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

Capacity

5

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2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
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    9.3 sec-90 mph
    11.3 sec18.3 sec104 mph

    2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      SourceCompare
      63 mpg66 mpg27 mpg9.5 gal.
      25 mpg26 mpg25 mpg11.3 gal.

      2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
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        169.8 in.71.7 in.61.4 in.7 in.105.1 in.
        184.8 in.70.8 in.67.3 in.7.3 in.105.1 in.

        2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
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          17.2 cu.ft.-47.4 cu.ft.
          30.4 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.

          2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            47.4 cu.ft.17.2 cu.ft.47.4 cu.ft.
            6.26 cu.ft.30.4 cu.ft.78 cu.ft.

            2018 Mini Countryman Plug-in Hybrid Wagon vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1500 lbs.926 lbs.3948 lbs.
              1500 lbs.1047 lbs.4178 lbs.

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