Strengths
- Made in Leipzig (back to BMW Group properly)
- Pure-EV Countryman E / SE legitimate range
- Cabin a step on from F60
Weaknesses
- Bigger than ever — Mini in name only
- JCW EV not as exciting as you'd expect
- Pricier than X1 in some specs
Notable tech
- BMW FAAR platform (X1 U11 sibling)
- Pure-electric Countryman E (RWD) and SE ALL4 (AWD)
- OLED circular central display
- Built at BMW Leipzig alongside the X1
- 12.3-inch OLED — first Mini with circular OLED display
Common issues
- Software updates needed on launch SE
- Heads-up display flickering
- Wireless charging pad heat issues
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across U25's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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Cooper C 1.5T MHEV
BHP168
Torque280 Nm
0–608.3 s
Top132 mph
MPG (US)41 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox7DCT
Cooper S ALL4 2.0T MHEV
BHP215
Torque360 Nm
0–607.0 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)35 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
JCW ALL4 2.0T
BHP296
Torque400 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)30 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
Countryman E (RWD)
BHP201
Torque250 Nm
0–608.6 s
Top105 mph
Range287 mi WLTP
Charging130 kW DC
DriveRWD
Gearbox1-speed
Countryman SE ALL4
BHP308
Torque494 Nm
0–605.6 s
Top112 mph
Range266 mi WLTP
Charging130 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed
JCW Countryman E
BHP313
Torque494 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top112 mph
Range263 mi WLTP
Charging130 kW DC
DriveAWD
Gearbox1-speed