Model Tested: 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman All4
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Fun personality
Unique
Surprisingly roomy interior
Whines:
Getting kind of big to still be called a Mini
Steering wheel almost too thick
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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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