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Mini Countryman R60

Headline trim: Cooper S ALL4 — 181 bhp, 0-62 in 7.6s.

Mini Countryman R60 press photo
Verdict
C
BHP
181 bhp
0–60
7.6 s
Top speed
130 mph
MPG
40.0 mpg
Used
£3,500-£12,000

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

UK 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
MPG46 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper 1.6 petrol
BHP121
Torque160 Nm
0–6010.5 s
Top118 mph
MPG44 mpg
DriveFWD / ALL4
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper S 1.6T
BHP181
Torque240 Nm
0–607.6 s
Top130 mph
MPG40 mpg
DriveFWD / ALL4
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
JCW 1.6T ALL4
BHP215
Torque280 Nm
0–606.9 s
Top140 mph
MPG38 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper D 1.6 / 2.0
BHP110
Torque270 Nm
0–6011.5 s
Top117 mph
MPG64 mpg
DriveFWD / ALL4
Gearbox6MT / 6AT
Cooper SD 2.0
BHP141
Torque305 Nm
0–609.3 s
Top125 mph
MPG60 mpg
DriveFWD / ALL4
Gearbox6MT / 6AT