Mini Countryman R60 — RossDrives

Verdict

BHP

181 bhp

0–60

7.6 s

Top speed

130 mph

MPG

33 mpg (US)

Used

$4,400-$15,000

Strengths

First Mini with 5 doors
ALL4 AWD genuinely useful
Optional manual gearbox even on JCW

Weaknesses

Build quality below F60
Run-flat ride harsh
Tight rear seats despite the size

Notable tech

Built in Austria by Magna Steyr
First Mini with all-wheel drive (ALL4)
JCW Countryman — 215 bhp peak
Optional rear bench-seat or three-seat configuration

Common issues

N12/N16 timing chain stretch
Water pump leaks
Rear suspension bush wear
JCW carbon build-up

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across R60's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

Pick two engines to compare

One 1.6 petrol

BHP97

Torque153 Nm

0–6011.2 s

Top111 mph

MPG (US)38 mpg

DriveFWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

Cooper 1.6 petrol

BHP121

Torque160 Nm

0–6010.5 s

Top118 mph

MPG (US)37 mpg

DriveFWD / ALL4

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

Cooper S 1.6T

BHP181

Torque240 Nm

0–607.6 s

Top130 mph

MPG (US)33 mpg

DriveFWD / ALL4

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

JCW 1.6T ALL4

BHP215

Torque280 Nm

0–606.9 s

Top140 mph

MPG (US)32 mpg

DriveAWD

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

Cooper D 1.6 / 2.0

BHP110

Torque270 Nm

0–6011.5 s

Top117 mph

MPG (US)53 mpg

DriveFWD / ALL4

Gearbox6MT / 6AT

Cooper SD 2.0

BHP141

Torque305 Nm

0–609.3 s

Top125 mph

MPG (US)50 mpg

DriveFWD / ALL4

Gearbox6MT / 6AT