Mini Countryman JCW 2021 review

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Mini Countryman JCW 2021 review | Chasing Cars

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We drive the new Mini JCW Countryman and see what this sporty SUV is like to drive.
Powered by a characterful two-litre turbo engine and making some good noises from its dual exhausts, the Mini Countryman JCW is obviously something of an oddity. This is a relatively big Mini. It’s a Mini SUV. It’s a fast Mini crossover. Whatever - we think it’s pretty cool, and substantially better than the BMW X1 that it nominally donates its platform to. The Countryman is a solid vehicle in base form, but what is the 2021 Countryman like with the John Cooper Works touch?
Should you consider a new JCW Countryman over something like a Mercedes-AMG GLA 35? Is this better than a BMW M135i?
In today’s video, John takes a detailed look at the high-spec Mini JCW Countryman ALL4 to give you detailed insights about this vehicle.
What do you think of this car? Leave a comment below.
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@jesserowlingsify 3 жыл бұрын

Seen a few of your reviews now John. This one felt like a 'coming of age' moment. Super professional review, good comments, and a fresh new trim! Gone from good reviews to great. Keep it up mate!

@Fitzaism 3 жыл бұрын

Good review. Very good reviewer! Don't lose him, 'Chasing Cars'. As for the Mini Countryman. Love the car but not the ridiculous price. A working class lad like me will need to win the lotto before I can afford this. Maybe a 2nd hand, late model will fit the budget?

@deerock7 3 жыл бұрын

we bought one of these about 2 months ago and LOVE IT! The Sport Mode is F"IN CRAZY! we are very happy with it. Upgraded from a 2002 Mini Cooper S that we purchased new and finally died after 145k miles. This new JCW is from a completely different world and it's so much fun to drive. we love it. We'll definitely drive it for 19 years too if we can. :)

@jasonlewis2990 2 жыл бұрын

I'm keen to hear an update. How's the JCW 9 months on ?

@sherwinchia8114 2 жыл бұрын

145k is not alot of mileage for it to die...was it the gearbox or engine that went kaput?

@thokozaniteekaygumede7978 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the quality of the reviews that you guys give. Carry on!

@autonewstv86 3 жыл бұрын

When I saw the video, I was like "OH, another video on the old countryman" and then I recognized the new exterior !! Love it

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Yep! New one.

@johanbergqvist3939 3 жыл бұрын

So great to see how the Countryman that I ordered 3 weeks ago will look like inside and out. Exact copy! (Will be a hybrid though). Realy nice review. Not the last time I watch this video. :)

@_NPJ 3 жыл бұрын

Bought a countryman in 2019 and absolutely love it. Perfect car for a young family, big interior, small exterior. Powerful engine, and we get a ton of compliments too.

@alyssawilson8085 Жыл бұрын

Are you still liking it ? Any problems ?

@_NPJ Жыл бұрын

@@alyssawilson8085 still liking it yes for sure! There was something that needed adjusting with the engine Mount, but it was covered under warranty and easy to for them to replace. Wasn’t a big inconvenience at all. Other than that, no issues whatsoever. Have driven about 65,000km in it. Spacious boot has made carting a pram for the little one around really easy

@lordpetrolhead477 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Cooper S Boardwalk auto for the wife’s birthday, one of only 325 in the World! Goes like stink and she is so pleased. Great car and goes very well with my R53 Cooper S and my six other cars. The only problem is that I saw a Paddy Hopkirk limited edition in the showroom, only 100 of them in the UK and so I envisage another addition to the fleet coming soon. 😂

@YBI426 3 жыл бұрын

Ordered my 2022 JCW Countryman. Cannot wait.

@richardmugo6657 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic reviewer! Great job!

@portland573 3 жыл бұрын

Saw one of these in the metal for the first time yesterday. It did have a bit of a moment turning right on a wet roundabout trying to zoom off a bit too quickly. Look like they'll be fine on sweeping roads, but the height led to roll and a bit of weight shift on sharp left, right, left. Looks quick in a straight line.

@japandrej 3 жыл бұрын

love the mini but also needed a bigger car so I went for what I believe is the best option - kept the 1st gen hatch, which is IMO the purest mini gocart experience and bought the new X1 for practicality. best of both worlds. the X1 drives really well too, same platform as the countryman.

@bill7481 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! I love the uniqueness of MINI vehicles. Could you please review the 2021 clubman JCW? I would love to know how they compare to each other. Thanks in advance!

@derekdalton5658 3 жыл бұрын

Good review John.😃

@paulreid179 3 жыл бұрын

I've watched this review like 10 times now , sooo of course I'm going to get one. Great 👍review

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@koreanfriedchildren 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review John. I would love to know what your favourite road is that you drove for this review! I don't think I've been there

@Markcantfindausernam 3 жыл бұрын

Shhhhhh.......its Skyline Rd out near Eildon Victoria.....its fabulous on a bike! Well chosen. Nice review too, Ive been enjoying your stuff lately.

@Johnacles 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark - you're right, it's a fantastic road. Have ridden it on the pushbike too!

@weiabigail4345 3 жыл бұрын

It now has lane assist (officially called drive assist) in new MINI Yours package.

@victornader 2 жыл бұрын

For a second I thought Jared from Silicon Valley was reviewing cars , just for a second! Nice review anyways

@TheYoyoma3 3 жыл бұрын

Does anyone else think they should just get rid of the circular infotainment if they aren't gonna have a circular touch screen....just looks forced and odd

@TrademarkTheo 3 жыл бұрын

I just drove the 2021 Cooper S version, and I think it’s a great compromise over the concern the Mini is getting on in age.

@Olliebobalong 3 жыл бұрын

Genuinely good reviews. You see none of these on the road in the UK. Everyone buys Audi SUV's now lol

@Subixee 3 жыл бұрын

Your hair is on point!

@bigmacdaddy1234 11 ай бұрын

I am buying a new 2023 JCW Countryman this week. Can't wait.

@jasong6784 Жыл бұрын

Hi please can you review the 2023 hybrid countryman ? Thank you 🙏

@denesmolnar19 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice car!

@limpunsing224 3 жыл бұрын

Hard Top JCW is the way to go Mini Ace review

@deltafoxtrot2 3 жыл бұрын

The Mini Countryman sits in the small SUV range, is actually longer and wider than a Suzuki Vitara!!

@pierluigicassano6253 3 жыл бұрын

ALWAYS AND FOREVER BETTER THAN MUCH OTHER CARS!!!!!!!!

@TEACASTRO 3 жыл бұрын

Omg i love it!!😩😍😍 thats my dream car

@bonvivant3930 3 жыл бұрын

Mimi too for now😉

@OutRAjious Жыл бұрын

I want them to do a self charging hybrid or electrically assisted power, and have sat nav on the screen front of the steering wheel like vw…. to be perfect

@amarg2199 3 жыл бұрын

Same price in india, 70000 dollars. It’s import model. In USA it’s just 30k. An used mini is 30k in india around 8 years old model.

@craigstevenson7708 3 жыл бұрын

Is the sage green available on other models?

@sternwho3932 3 жыл бұрын

Can be fun to drive, but there are a lot of problems such as electrical, clutch, and coil problems.

@siquanwu3131 3 жыл бұрын

If I don’t have two kids, this is the car I will buy!

@supersonicsid5930 3 жыл бұрын

£ 40 grand is a lot of dosh . I think I paid £25 quid for my first second hand mini , and under a thousand for my 1275 GT . Those were the days .

@gregorykearney8482 2 жыл бұрын

I had an old mini in the 70s paid $400 for it. plus i drove a mini panel or clubman van for work at times, it was great. But now i read the warranty is not good and reliability of electric's maybe a problem. but like other cars who knows the problem you face.

@firefighter8762 3 жыл бұрын

not sure about the "bang and harman/kardon" stereo though :P the " bang" goes with the "olufsen" :D

@r0ky_M 2 жыл бұрын

How does it stack up against the more expensive GLA-AMG which also has 2.0L /225 kw engine?

@Abhinav-fs7rp 3 жыл бұрын

I love the looks of MCM JCW, but the price is way too high for what you get. I would rather wait for the Tiguan R or Tucson R

@Wienerblutable 3 жыл бұрын

Well mine is already 3 years old, the extras make that car expensive;) u double the price easily. The only thing I wish it would have the split back door like the clubman i had before. When u have a dog it’s not perfect. Mine never tried to jump out, but could happen.

@j8rr3tt 3 жыл бұрын

The shifter is starting to show its age? Man, I must be way behind the times. I have 4 vehicles and the 2 that aren't stick, have column shifters lol

@TheHayabusa09 3 жыл бұрын

Great review! Quick question. Does the rear sunroof open or is it fixed? After ORC, that's a mid, $80K vehicle!

@davidl.4147 2 жыл бұрын

It’s fixed

@3000Robbo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Are the ‘matrix leds’ worth it?

@jenBaker707 3 жыл бұрын

R53 is easily the best MINI that BMW will ever make. Never selling

@japandrej 3 жыл бұрын

my thought as well. 1st gen ftw

@ravingmad765 3 жыл бұрын

That inheritor and those seats to do not scream $71k.

@blackduck5054 3 жыл бұрын

is it a car or SUV whats the different ?

@inCARnationAustralia 2 жыл бұрын

It's one of the Lake Eildon targa stage roads. Do I win a handclap?

@kkyaw 2 жыл бұрын

Owning a 2018 CM and relatively loaded, seeing a review of a $70K+ AUD JCW version I can already tell a few options missing like the sport seats with thigh support, not sure if this is the dual power seats with driver memory, no rear center armrest option, no fog lights. It just boggles me how BMW/Mini still leave out features on top end models :(

@ASecureLab Жыл бұрын

actualy, the default jcw comes free of charge in the countryman jcw, the seat he has in the demo is the lounge seat, which cost like 3k AUD.

@adama8570 3 жыл бұрын

WHERE? Where is the EV-version? It would suit this version down to the ground but will we have to wait for the new generation for this to happen?

@UraniumEnergyAAA 3 жыл бұрын

Own the 2019 model... drive a lot harsher than BMW X1, perhaps due to its harder suspension JCW setup. Brake is a bit unpredictable at low speed. Overall is a good ownership. Do I love it? Yes. Regret buying it? Not really. But I would think I should get the new Benz A35 AMG now...

@ASecureLab Жыл бұрын

way more expensive, for a sedan and same hp? not worth it and 100% sure its not nearly as fun. but indeed if you think the countryman was too sporty the mercedes will feel more cushy and confortable for cruising

@gaz5663 3 жыл бұрын

I do like a car that breathes with the road

@whatthe6532 Жыл бұрын

Why the heck does the gauge have to be offset. Annoying for us ocd types.

@AnonymousBloke 3 жыл бұрын

$71,000! WTF? No, seriously?

@derekdalton5658 3 жыл бұрын

It's taking the piss isn't it!🤣

@ZZ-xx2sw 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely better than the X1！

@TheAuricom84 3 жыл бұрын

I just bought one. Whoops 😀

@michaelmcneal9808 2 жыл бұрын

You mention kilowatts like it’s a hybrid. What does a measurement for electricity have to do with a petrol engine? I’ve never heard this kind of measurement used to describe horsepower.

@chasingcars 2 жыл бұрын

Kilowatts are a measurement of power, not a measurement of electricity. It is the metric equivalent of horsepower.

@TheBalkanSpy 3 жыл бұрын

Him mentioning how expensive the car is in Australia, me laughing in European prices 😂

@martinoramella8925 3 жыл бұрын

Jcw signature in Italy starts at 47000 euros aka 73000 Aussie dollars, very funny, lmao

@TheBalkanSpy 3 жыл бұрын

@@martinoramella8925 Yup, pretty similar across EU countries. Gotta love that co2 tax 😂

@mitduschzentrale 3 жыл бұрын

Still that terrible sat nav cluster. Cannot get a nice analogue center Speedo.

@hbrhbr7113 3 жыл бұрын

The cluster design is just poor & lazy. Feels like they did not bother integrating the cluter with the rest of the car. They went shopping, found a nice round display and planted it in front of the driver seat lol

@ahlun00 3 жыл бұрын

JCW come with sage green in australia?

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Yep.

@stizzygrayson5541 3 жыл бұрын

New SQ2 is way cheaper and not dissimilar

@andrewi.8907 3 жыл бұрын

That road is in Victoria

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Indeed

@radissimo1 3 жыл бұрын

Q-ute , but 15k too expensive

@mumutv80 3 жыл бұрын

ENVE socks?

@minniesaab7255 3 жыл бұрын

💚💚💚💚💚

@malcolmscott4150 3 жыл бұрын

Room for Ponch’s coconut water LOL 😝- I question this category of SUV as BMW Clubman and Countryman niches are just a step too far when the designers have failed to make anything other than the 3 door look any good from a styling perspective and add the twee heavy handed German interpretation on UK style it leaves me cold after having owned 2 Cooper S cabrios - all style and zero substance, suspect reliability and hugely inflated local prices = a firm nice to drive briefly no thanks in terms of owning one. A VW Golf R in mk7.5 or mk8 form would show this car up in any comparison and the wagon variants would have superior practicality. BMW needs to realise a 2.0 ICE Mini is a travesty from what Issigonis intended with the original and until they capture that in a new model these variants will always be a shrine to excess rather than design imho

@tomcat3070 3 жыл бұрын

71k ok cya

@bjcliving386 3 жыл бұрын

hmmm is it really an SUV though? I mean... its a hatchback.. let's call it a hatchback.

@Teh_Foodie 3 жыл бұрын

Its technically a SUV, its bigger than you think almost as high as a standard Range Rover.

@lifeofchaeyun 3 жыл бұрын

It's a crossover. BMW X2 runs on the same platform as this one but people don't call that a hatchback😂

@aitorcristianraposeiras4882 3 жыл бұрын

Actually, it's closer to the BMW 2 Series that is available in Europe than to the X1 or X2. Ground clearance and height of BMW 2 Series and Countryman are the same. The hatchback is the Clubman

@mikeriv60 Жыл бұрын

$71,000 hahahahaha. That's insane. No thank you.

@ashman0071 3 жыл бұрын

headlights still look too weird ........

@shatillashamsuddin5466 2 жыл бұрын

Hebat🌈

@christopherdounis6729 3 жыл бұрын

20K overpriced... depreciation money pit...

@samcousins3356 3 жыл бұрын

Had mine 2 years in the uk and it’s lost 1k from new, so much so the garage are calling me asking to buy it back.

@neillordsnootyhawhaw812 3 жыл бұрын

All Mini’s are made in Oxford which is in Britain 🇬🇧 not Germany..... the company is only owned by Germans.....🤨 all the workers are British that actually make the cars...

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

The Countryman is not made in Britain I’m afraid

@almac9203 3 жыл бұрын

@@chasingcars where is it made?

@kampferpl7759 3 жыл бұрын

Worst things been done to British car makers names? Any current MG...

@QKvox 3 жыл бұрын

The worst British car messing upping is MG by far, good cars but not British

@chasingcars 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely not British

@Teh_Foodie 3 жыл бұрын

Not a big Car guy but what do you mean by "MG"?

@javiereaton6083 2 жыл бұрын

We have a 2011 mini, the worse car in the world , we haven't reach 105000 kilometres and already thousands of dollars on repairs,,, i wont sell it bcoz i do not want anyone to feel the pain we feel everyday, looking at the piece of rubbish on our driveway.