Overview
Armed with a 1.5L Inline-3 engine and a 9.6 kWh battery, fused to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the 2020 MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid makes 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 134 horsepower while the electric motor manages 87 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2020 MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid cover 0-60 in 9.3 seconds. You can drive the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid for 18 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid achieves an impressive 73 MPGe combined while getting 27 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP $37,900, the Countryman Plug-in Hybrid makes a formidable offering in the subcompact wagon segment, a segment where it holds the award alone. If you want to enter the compact SUV segment, you can look into the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the Kia Niro Hybrid, and the Toyota RAV4 Prime.
