Retro chic or nostalgia.

It kinda is, isn’t it?

But that’s my point in the video. Mini is a brand now and they want people to remain with the brand. And of course, the small hatchback can’t be the same size as the original because of safety, and of course, people don’t want that anymore. So the point of the Countryman is to keep people buying from the same company as their needs change, ie, they have a family now, or a dog, or whatever they need a larger car for. If all they made was a small car, these customers would leave the brand and buy from someone else. So now MINI offer a product to keep those customers, and also to bring more prospects into the brand that wouldn’t have looked at MINI before because all they sold was a small, impractical 3 door hatchback. Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment.

Not the Volvo EX30... the software isn't working properly at the moment.

And by "banging" you mean entirely...???

Currently driving the EX30…….review on that is coming soon.

I think they appeal to different people. I don’t see the Model 3 buyer considering the Countryman or vice versa to be fair. And in many ways, that why I said my verdict. I’m not sure the MINI will appeal to people who are just looking for a regular car. The Countryman is a bit more of a “heart” purchase than “head” purchase.

It's for people with a bit more money than they know what to do with and prefer style over function..​@@AutoEV

Try 57k when fully spec'd. However I got an extended test drive for 24 hours and what impressed me most was the milage I got from it. I did a 30 mile trip, 50mph. The actual milage drop was 8 miles. Was getting 4.5. Gotta say, was impressed.

Thanks saved me watching the video. 🤣😂🤣

You might want to watch a future video I have lined up for the beginning of September…..

@@AutoEVwhat a tease! Are you reviewing #3? Or Aceman? Or a comparison?

Aceman won’t be driven into the end of the year, so it’s your other guess. And there might be another car there too….

@@AutoEV excellent. I look forward to it even though my order of the #1 will be in by then. I must say your reviews are the most informative, honest, consistent and considered on the web. I will continue to watch the development of the EV offerings via your channel long after my new car arrives

Thank you for such a wonderful comment. I’m glad you enjoy them.

I understand that some may find our videos lengthy and that is fine. They won’t be for everyone. But allow me to explain why we go into the detail we do, which results in these longer videos. AutoEV is a relatively small channel, and we exist in a very crowded space of automotive review channels. So how can we stand out against the Carwows of the world? By aiming our videos at actual car buyers. We don’t do quick reviews to gain subscribers and views, we go into great detail and give more in-depth information on the cars so that people who may be looking to purchase them can hopefully get everything they need before making that important decision. It’s a gamble, and as I say, it costs us views and subscribers, but it stands us apart in the KZfaq space and gives us a lot of credibility with viewers and the manufacturers. Like I said, it’s not for everyone, and I do understand what you are saying. But it’s what we do to establish ourselves as a trusted source of information for real car buyers. I thank you for watching and taking the time to share your opinion and I do hope that you stick with us, but if not, I do understand. Thank you for your feedback.