Model Tested: 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4

Engine:1.5-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder, 134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft torque plus an electric motor with 87 hp and 122 lb-ft torque for a total of 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft torque
Transmission: 6-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 27-mpg gasoline only; 65 MPGe electricity + gasoline
Base Price: $36,800
As Tested: $39,700
Performance:
Very strong acceleration
Highway ride on the firm side, but fun and sporty
Strong fuel economy—our best gas was 30.6 mpg and 99 mpg electric

Three hour charge time on 240 volt
18-inch run flat tires
Hybrid specific Dynamic Stability Control
All weather all-wheel-drive
Comfort:
Super stretch-out front legroom
Excellent front/rear headroom
Adjustable thigh support both front seats
Three-temperature heated front seats
Deeply bolstered, supportive front seats

Firm, but comfortable seats
Seat height pump
Rear seat legroom can be tight depending on front seats
Front passenger seat can be moved forward a lot
Recessed seatbacks aid knee room
Very good rear seat shoe room
Medium height rear floor hump
Medium size sun visors and extra driver’s side visor
Utility:
Excellent wipers

Wide, high-opening rear hatch
No lift-over
Flat cargo deck
Folding deck for added storage underneath
Three-way folding rear seat folds almost flat
Hard material rear cargo cover
Huge rear door bins with large bottle notches
Large front door bins
WOW Factors:
Well-integrated hybrid features

Fun personality
Unique
Surprisingly roomy interior
Whines:
Getting kind of big to still be called a Mini
Steering wheel almost too thick

Bottom Line:
The 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4 hybrid is a unique compact SUV in a field of cookie cutter vehicles. The hybrid aspect is great in the city and boosts acceleration when needed. The interior is very roomy and comfortable.
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