2020 MINI Cooper Countryman S E All4 Plug-In Hybrid: Pros And Cons

Can you really have your MINI crossover cake and eat it with a side of electrification?

What makes the MINI Cooper Countryman S E All4 unique is the fact that it’s really the only premium plug-in hybrid crossover in its size bracket that you can buy right now. Sure, there are other high-riding PHEVs that are about the same size, but none of them succeed in making you feel particularly special while you’re on-board.

In fact, this is where the Countryman PHEV makes the best case for itself. Spec it right, and it’s will feel like you’re in a true luxury crossover, and the fact that it has some all-electric range makes it even more of a statement.

According to the WLTP test cycle, it is supposed to be able to run on batteries alone for up to 25 miles (40 km), but based on my experience with the vehicle, as well as that of other people who have driven it and whom I’ve asked about it, it can’t come close to the claimed figures. Do keep in mind, though, that outside temperatures during my time with the car never rose above 10

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