The Mini Countryman is a compact car built from 2011 to 2026 over 4 generations. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Between 2011 and 2026 it grew 35 cm longer and gained 602 kg. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric, 3-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Countryman is
The Mini Countryman is a compact car that Mini built from 2011 to 2026 — 16 model years. Our measurements put it at 4 generations, the current one starting in 2025. It has been offered with 4-cyl, Electric, 3-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Mini range: Paceman.
Where the Countryman is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 60 Countrymans on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WMZ | 2017-2026 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Mini VIN decide which of these 4 lines your Countryman belongs to. What every character in a Countryman VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Mini Countryman adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Countryman generations, and what changed
These boundaries are not copied from a brochure — they fall out of the measurements. Where the Countryman's length or wheelbase jumps between consecutive model years the platform changed: a facelift moves a bumper by centimetres, a new generation moves the whole car — for the Countryman that gives 4 distinct generations below.
| Generation | Length | Wheelbase | Weight | vs previous | Weight change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | 410 cm | 260 cm | 1295 kg | - | - |
| 2015-2016 | 411 cm | 260 cm | 1488 kg | +1 cm | +193 kg |
| 2017-2024 | 431 cm | 267 cm | 1592 kg | +20 cm | +104 kg |
| 2025-2026 | 445 cm | 269 cm | 1897 kg | +14 cm | +305 kg |
Between 2011 and 2026 the Countryman gained 35 cm in length (+8.5%) and 602 kg in weight (+46.5%). Cars did not so much grow as thicken — crash structures, airbags and equipment weigh more than the metal they replaced, and on the Countryman that is 602 kg against 35 cm. Full dimensions by year →
Mini Countryman tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Countryman owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mini Countryman have? Power & range
The Mini Countryman is offered with 3 powertrains — 1.5L 3-cyl, 2L 4-cyl, Electric. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 3 for the Mini Countryman, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-cyl | 1.5L · 3-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | FWD | Premium |
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (AM-S7) | AWD | Premium |
| Electric | Electric motor | Single-speed | AWD | Electricity |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Countryman by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mini Countryman. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Countryman | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 23 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 59 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,107/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 772 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mini Countryman?
The Countryman is a compact car, built from 2011 to 2026 across 4 generations. Engines offered: 4-cyl, Electric, 3-cyl.
Where is the Mini Countryman made?
Across 60 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
How many generations does the Countryman have?
4 by our measurements, the latest starting in 2025. We draw the boundaries where length or wheelbase jumps between model years — a facelift moves a bumper, a new generation moves the whole car. Over its life the Countryman grew 35 cm longer and gained 602 kg.
What is the Mini Countryman warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Countryman reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Countryman?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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