Mrs P giving the classic answer to the question, “why are you pulling a face” ….. “nothing!” All married men know that answer and know that they’re in trouble lol 😂
Seems like the perfect all around fit for your lifestyle and household requirements. Personally this version looks much better and more practical than the last one.
I’ve had my JCW U25 for a few months now and I love it! My previous car was an F56 JCW. Great car but needed more room to save buying a small van to carry my bikes in! I agree with all the comments on your review.
@@katiecannon8186 I wanted to stay with the Mini brand as this is my 7th! Also the dealer is walkable from where I live. Size wise, I think it’s the sign of the times with all the safety rules cars have to meet now. Cars are getting bigger moving into the electric era also until batteries get better and smaller and get better range.
@ The previous size was just fine regarding safety standards & the size difference won’t make a difference regarding range. I’m American & can’t believe Europeans are clogging their smaller roads with giant vehicles. I mean, it sucks here as well. Can’t imagine what it’s doing to ya’lls much small roads, especially in your cities
@@katiecannon8186 Size wise it’s strange! It looks a big car on its own but park it next to a Range Rover or the new Land Rover Defender 4 door, it’s still small! It’s about the size of a Range Rover Evoque. Maybe a touch lower.
I walked past a countryman at a local garden centre the other day and couldn’t believe how big it was. Certainly not a looker either, obviously it’s practical with all that interior space, but there’s a lot of competition for that market.
It’s so bizarre that we simply can no longer have smaller cars. Everything has to be a huge monster. Then car reviewers are thrilled that every single car is a huge monster. It’s just bizarre
With the same specs, the pricing of this Countryman is so much more appealing. That’s the reason why there is no other cars in this category interest me anymore. Looks is subjective.
Thanks for the review I have a Countryman Copper S and it’s great in replaced a Land Rover Freelander 2 I had for 16 years which was a great 4 by 4 the countryman is as good as I love it so does my wife and dog.
I had a new Countryman S AWD as a hire car for a week, I really liked it, a really good modern take I think. As many have said it’s by no means ‘mini’ even when you park it next to the likes of a Jag F Pace, I’d love a shot of JCW version!
Another interesting and informative video. As a petrolhead - well actually now also quite an EV evangelist - I watch quite a few videos and read several of the motoring magazines. Over time you come to understand who you know who review cars more authoritatively and authentically so I appreciate your comments. The Countryman is now quite big and I guess it’s size is what splits opinion but the motoring journalists opinions I respect have all been pretty positive. What I know has surprised many is how much better the Countryman is to drive from a ride and handling perspective that the BMW X1 and (particularly) the X2. It is a bit on the expensive side but I don’t think as outrageously so as the Cooper and Aceman neither of which justifies the quality premium that applied to Minis of the past. I know the graphics on the Mini “dinner plate” are very crisp but I think Mini have gone overboard in replacing too many switches, dials and knobs. I’m a still a huge fan of the BMW iDrive controller which IMHO is far easier and more intuitive to use, to say nothing of being less distracting, than a touch screen. I do not need nor would wish to drive a car as big as the Countryman but I think there are better alternatives such as the Kia EV3 and Skoda Enroq albeit they are a bit smaller. It is good to note that the (surprisingly) the Countryman still has the traditional Go Kart steering and handling feel but I’m not convinced that in this class that this attribute is what most buyers are drawn to.
As an owner of a 2023 jcw in the same colour combo, the issue we have with this is the lack of personality inside, the dial and gear stick are all part of the interior charm…the old advert “ mini adventure “ does not apply anymore…but the size does look good…great review and good to see Mrs petrol ped …happy new year…
Love how Tracey rolls her eyes at your driving, all those advanced driving qualifications mean diddly in the PP household……. 😂 I’m a Driving Instructor and Fleet Trainer and get the same from SWMBO, it’s like I’ve never driven before.
Been driving our JCW for about 4 months now from new and loving it each time I use it. Likewise my wife drives it more than me. She traded her 21 plate JCW hatch in when we got this. I previously had a 64 plate countryman sport and the extra space is so much better now, especially for passengers in the back. Few niggles around the screen but if you sign up to spike they are gradually releasing more features as voice control so you can avoid screen fumbling. Great car to drive, lots of power. My next upgrade if I'm lucky enough is bigger still, for a defender 110 in a few years. Driven one of those on the off-road courses for a day and that was just a beast. Only problem with that is the serious money. So for now my 4 wheel drive is a JCW ;)
The joys of petrol car long journeys in winter , just fill up and go no faffing around with working out charging stops every 150 miles, etc. Out of interest what sort of mpg do you get on long trips?
Originally I was here for the Countryman review , but it quickly became clear that I was here for Tracy’s Reaction video 🤣🤣. Mini UK you need to send a permanent car , in the spec of their choice ( or let’s face it , Tracy’s ) ASAP. Thanks for the Channel throughout the year and best wishes to you both. Give the Petrol Pups a cuddle please ❤
I usually stay in “comfort “ but currently in “eco” due to the snow and ice. Regen is set to standard, zero, 2 and 3 can wait until weather improves. Sport mode would be a mad thing to do right now. Renault MeganE.
My first visit to your videos, I really enjoyed it. My wife has a 2012 Cooper D which she has owned for 10 years, we both love driving it. I actually really like the Countryman but not so keen on the saloon styling, they seem to have moved away from the ‘Mini’ look. Your wife made me chuckle, same sort of comments I get from my wife! 👍
Enjoyed the video and comments as well. I've just taken delivery of a white Countryman All4 SE Exclusive which weirdly has very similar power and acceleration figures to the ICE JCW but is obviously electric. I have to agree about the size, it's not a mini mini but to be honest the increase in size isn't noticeable when driving it but makes using it so much more practical and offers flexibility the older cars just couldn't do. I'll be interested to see what you decide, especially as BMW Mini have just reduced their finance plans to 2.9% APR with upto £5k as a contribution when doing PCP or finance. Clearly they want to sell Countryman cars!
The problem, as I see it Pete, is that it is no longer Mini and the price likewise is no longer Mini. Therefore it has loads of competition in this price and size range.
I have recently bought a cooper S great car really like it … would definitely upgrade to countryman if needed a bigger car like the look of them had a close look at one in showroom 👍
Got a 2020 hybrid from new and it’s been a great second car, never gone wrong and mostly used for short journeys….so the average MPG has been epic. But it’s a shame they haven’t done a hybrid in the new model otherwise we’d be considering it. HNY Ped, look forward to your 2025 content as well.
I’ve had one of these on loan from BMW for a week now. To be honest I can’t wait to give it back. It’s costing too much in fuel. It suffers from torque steer when accelerating hard which means it’s not much fun, just a handful. It’s twitchy on white lines when overtaking too. That’s really alarming. I think it’s 4 wheel drive but you wouldn’t know it. It feels like 100% front wheel drive. I find the centrally mounted screen over complicated and a dangerous distraction as you have to take your eyes so far off the road to use it. Apple CarPlay comes up as a little square box inside the circular screen and looks rubbish. It’s touchscreen only with nowhere to rest your hand so just annoying to use. I haven’t been on a long trip yet but for 10 to 15 mile trips across country it’s pretty thirsty, doing around 25mpg. To me it doesn’t feel like a 300 hp car, it’s so flat at the bottom end compared to my previous car (330d) and doesn’t feel anywhere near as fast as that car while using at least 50% more fuel. A really irritating thing is that for some reason it keeps saying ‘Happy Holidays’ on the screen when I first start it up. If I’d actually bought this car that would really p**s me off! The last thing I want is a car that’s gone woke. On the plus side, it all feels very solid and well made. It’s also spacious in the rear seats with a decent boot. All very different to the 850cc mini I learned to drive in. It must be twice the length. Still called a Mini though…..
Nice review Pete n Tracy. I personally love the car and I wish I could afford one, I’ve been told by my boss that I’ve got to keep my F60 Countryman 2.0S a bit longer until the new model drops in price from new, I’ve been on Autotrader too. We always buy a car that’s about a year old. I hope Tracy got her fee and Darcy is recovering nicely. Note: I didn’t observe Tracy undertaking like someone else I could mention.😜
Being a driver of a Gen 3 Countryman, I really appreciate your review. Yes the new version is bigger than the Gen 3, but it is not too big. It has more utility and space for people and their "stuff". Thanks, again, and let us know if you actually buy one.
15:08 this is Tracey saying "oh man up, it's not that big". Basically, if you like minis but with the volume and driving position of an SUV then....ta daaaa!🎉 The same folks that berate this car are the same type of people that say things like "it's not a mini anymore", yeah, you can actually survive a crash in these ones.
It's funny, married couples' interactions. I think Mrs. Tracey's opinion was very clear, to the point, and interesting, despite the fact she didn't want to be on camera. She would definitely make a good car reviewer too 😊
Well Mr & Mrs Greaves, As much as this new Countryman is fantastic and , Yes i love it. BMW have just launched new X3. This new X3 is THE MOST exciting Drive EVER !!...... Hold your thoughts Guys🙏🙏
You might have to buy two Pete. One for you and one for Tracey 😁 Would love the JCW but think I'm going to have to slum it and buy the S ALL4 😥 Enjoy your last week or two with the car and as always thanks for the great content 👍
Thank you for making this cute video review. Your two dogs are adorable sleeping together like that on the rear seat. Anyway, I have seen a few new countryman’s and it’s a no brainer for a JCW model as the lesser model one does not look as good imho. I actually like this new countryman and its funky styling in much the same way I like the Kia EV3/9. It’s just cool. This car seems to fit your lifestyle rather well and more so than the Defender. Happy New Year to you both.
Hi Pete, great video. I have the latest Mini Cooper S and agree about the functions on the touch screen which I struggle with as I drive the car using hand controls. I have though discovered that you can adjust them via voice activation so that resolves the issue. Alex
Here's a question for you squire can you get a bike in the back of it with the seats folded down and not removing the wheels? As much as im not a big fan of this car I'd be curious to know if that is possible.
Thanks for the breakdown! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
Steering wheel Pete Your first review you said its too fat . If you buy one use the company that are well known to reshape you one shave some thickness away and recover in alcantara , perforated leather combo of both and a 12 oclock if wanted .. in whatever colour you want.. I use them on every car I have .. its the major tactile contact with your car .needs to feel right.
Happy New Year to you and Mrs P & the Pups. I have a soft spot for JCW's after having my hatch for nearly 4 years the longest time I have ever had a car. The only thing is I have a tremor on my left hand so touchscreens are not good for me so the jog wheel is perfect like on the older Mini's and BMW and Mazda's hence the 3 recently bought. I do like the car though and we might have it on our list in a couple of years time.
Fun video Pete. I think what gets a lot of people is the use of the name Mini on a car that's bigger than a lot of the other cars in the same class. BMW own most of the old British car names from their days of owning British Leyland. They could have used one of them and kept the Mini as a small hatch as it started with BMW. Still, water under the bridge.( Gets off soap box). I'm sure it is a good car as it shares the underpinnings with the BMW 1 series. Oh, and a Happy New Year! :D
The haters so need to get over "it's not a Mini" nonsense. Grow up. Mini is as much a brand than a description. I've owned all Mini since the 70s through to F56. As much as I like the Mini community thing they are also the worst with ridiculous hate on anything beyond 2002. Enough that may well get something else as my 2nd Car next. Been super happy driving EV so might even get another smaller EV..... R5 maybe.
Well…it looks like it was a nice Christmas for you both and clearly the Mini worked its charms. I think it is just what you say in that it is quietly very good. I’m not a big fan of the looks and the interior is not really innovative nor exciting but I can understand why it works. Mine” works out at £48500 or so hence rather a lot for car in that segment…used maybe it is a better choice. Safe driving Team….Happy New Year !!!😃😃😃😃Richard.
Have had a Freelander since 2012 had look at the Countryman and found it a bit squishy. It would definitly be a fun car though. Cheers and thanks have a great 2025 from DU.
good evening petrol Ped I’m really looking forward to this review. Hope you are keeping well. I really love the defender because of the air-conditioning controls are simple easy to use. I’m not a fan of the air-conditioning controls and the touchscreen because you’re meant to be concentrating on the road.
If this were my choice from a biased point of view..., I would go for the LR 90...we are into our 18th month with our D300 X and it has not missed a beat.
My mum has the Countryman S in JCW trim, and it's perfect. The car returns a decent 50mpg driven at 60mph to 65mph on the motorway, so don't overlook that engine in pursuit of the higher output JCW engine that doesn't come with the MHEV tech. Personally, I feel the Countryman is perfectly balanced in the S engine, and the JCW trim gives you the JCW look. I've also driven the C engine, and it's revvy and a lot of fun, but you can feel the lack of punch, and it loses its refinement when pushed.
To me the somewhat drawback of MHEV All4 S version is that battery takes most of the bottom space of the boot that otherwise available on JCW (and its a lot of space - I can fit foldable kayak in there). It probably is ok for quite a few people anyway but going for lakes with a family and lots of stuff in a boot (including foldable kayak) makes a JCW no brainer as a choice. I wish they had an option for All4 S to have non MHEV as well but alas that is not there.
@alexeydanilchenko434 I've not noticed this. I'd prefer the efficiency over the extra space. Did you mean the lake district? We are in Windermere. Come to Ferry View in Bowness on Windermere next time, and you'll see the white Countryman S in the driveway!
@@da_great_mogul Yes I mean lake district (all the way from down south). Or even further, Scotland. To me the boot space increase is substantial and especially now that Mini/BMW removed the option to add towbar that is important for the long journeys. Kayak in the boot, bicycles on roof rack and children at the back - I don't need to be driving in Go-cart for a long distances so 450 miles per tank is not too bad, plus it is not EV, refuelling takes 10 mins tops. The MHEVs simply have the bottom part unusable. I do wish they did some other solution and spread that battery around at the bottom or something to avoid taking up that space.
@alexeydanilchenko434 I've really not noticed the boot is small on the "S". The "C" engine is gutless and gives the same mpg! I'd like the "JCW" but wouldn't wish to have less fuel efficiency for the extra bhp. I'm from Surrey but this is Mum's car in Windermere so do pop in next time you're here.
I saw a red ine today on the A406, and i dont know how i feel about the looks, especially from the rear. The top looks weird the way it goes in. The red colour looked great though.
Petrol Ped, can you do me a massive, massive favour and let me know what the mm remaining is on your tyres? My Mum had done 5,500mi and they're already down to 4.7mm to 5mm from the 8mm they tyre came with. We've had the tracking alteted, so I'm worried the issue was that as opposed to this being normal wear.
When you say tracking altered what does that mean. Have you had a four wheel alignment (if not do this rather than just tracking). Is the wear uniform across all tyres. She could just be driving like Sterling Moss 😜😂😂
@PetrolPed yes, we had the 4 wheel alignment done in Blackburn. They said it needs a new hub also so Sunderland picked up the car 2 days ago to take it back there and sort. The wear is pretty consistent apart from on one tyre. Do you think 3mm - 3.3mm of wear sounds a lot over only 5.5k miles?
The Countryman is a large half series, it was taller than my previous 6 series, which is ridiculous, and just does not fit the old school Mini. Bet its taller than my Panamera too!! LOL
Having watched the video think you need to negotiate maybe one more month or or lease a mini can just tell. Mrs g will miss this car happy new year for 2025 ❤🎉
Those looks from Tracy, your driving on a scale from 1-10 is a 3. 😂 I vote for the Countryman to stay. Although Charlie can never be replaced Ruby needs another sibling, and that is defiantly a big brother. Codey Countryman!
Hi, we are currently driving a cooper hatch which is really a nice car with good quality interior and typical mini driving properties. Due to serious back problems of my wife we need to look for a higher car. So we drove the nw CM the 3 cyl version in jcw kit finish. My thoughts: Driving whise: it's okay, honestly it drives more.like the bmw x1 less than the previous mini so mire comfy. I would go fir the S verdion with 2.0 4 pot. Build quality: Humm that was some kind of a disappointment too many hard plastics and the car we test drove was producing lots of wind noises near the windscreen. WHAT IS YOUR experience with this? Ergonomics: Well the screens is not the best , buttons or tiles are two tiny in the BMW it's much better managed. Rectangular screen is much better but that wouldn't match in a mini. I guess you get famlliar after a while. Compared too Audi Q3/Q2 or X1 of BMW i would give it a lower rate due to inferior finish, but the looks are great, that's what mini is about. Will i buy not so sure surely the windnoise above 40 miles is bothering me.
I think MINI gets unfair criticism, it’s a big car with modern tech but isn’t that a positive for most drivers? Looks will always be a personal choice and I happen to like the angular look of the new Countryman. Price used to be an issue but I specced up a Peugeot 3008 and the price difference to a level 3 Countryman with all the toys was not too distant. Will most probably look at an Exclusive trim L3 in the near future. Not sure why you can’t get a Cooper S without AWD though as you lose any performance advantage with the additional weight of the transmission?
It was a treat to see all 4 of you on holiday together. Family time is the best time. I hope you're simply enjoying this brand new year. As regards the car... It seems to tick all the boxes on the list of what a car is supposed to do for you. Can't make a better argument for a product than that. As we used to say in my long-since-flown youth, "If it feels good, do it." Aloha!
@ thank you. I did spot it later if I had been patient ! Have you done a similar test of the X1 equivalent. I like the mini. I bought my first on in 1970 a 61 reg however I’m not a fan of the colours of the dash in the JCS and the BMW 350 is a bit more conventional!
Did I miss the video about u not having the holiday let down in Cornwall? Or is that the Porsche? i like the Mini…and seasons greeting to Mrs PP! When is she getting her own car channel?
You're in trouble, Tracey used the word "nothing"! Regarding the car, its growing on me, its not the sort of car I want, or need, but it would have to go on the list as a possible if we were looking at that size of car. You need to pick the right colour and they one they sent you is in the right colour Happy New Year!🚗🚗
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder .... and this beholder thinks the new countryman is the ugliest car ever to wear a MINI badge. Maybe a bit harsh, but from the side, it looks like a hearse. I don't care that it is now a maxi, or the interior was designed by a playstation engineer. That is personal taste. Part of the MINI charm is the cheeky good looks. This car must rely solely on performance, and let's face it, that is what really matters. I cancelled my order when I first laid eyes on it, and haven't regretted the decision. Sorry MINI - oh and I currently drive a MINI and have owned a plethora over the decades.
To me the size is not the issue, Mini is a brand now, not the size, the design cue departure from a Mini to a Kia is the problem. Mini/BMW has Porsche design as an precedent of how they managed to progress with the design of Macan, Cayenne & Panamera.
Mrs P giving the classic answer to the question, “why are you pulling a face” ….. “nothing!” All married men know that answer and know that they’re in trouble lol 😂
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Oh.. she looks really p*888ed off..
My wife drives a new white JCW countryman it looks great and drives even better ,she is always getting compliments on its looks !
Great to hear 👍
Think these look great in white. Good choice.
Seems like the perfect all around fit for your lifestyle and household requirements. Personally this version looks much better and more practical than the last one.
I agree 👍
I’ve had my JCW U25 for a few months now and I love it! My previous car was an F56 JCW. Great car but needed more room to save buying a small van to carry my bikes in!
I agree with all the comments on your review.
Thanks 🙏🏻
Since every other new vehicle is giant, you had tons of choices. Whereas we have fewer & fewer choices for smaller vehicles
@@katiecannon8186 I wanted to stay with the Mini brand as this is my 7th! Also the dealer is walkable from where I live. Size wise, I think it’s the sign of the times with all the safety rules cars have to meet now. Cars are getting bigger moving into the electric era also until batteries get better and smaller and get better range.
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The previous size was just fine regarding safety standards & the size difference won’t make a difference regarding range.
I’m American & can’t believe Europeans are clogging their smaller roads with giant vehicles.
I mean, it sucks here as well. Can’t imagine what it’s doing to ya’lls much small roads, especially in your cities
@@katiecannon8186 Size wise it’s strange! It looks a big car on its own but park it next to a Range Rover or the new Land Rover Defender 4 door, it’s still small!
It’s about the size of a Range Rover Evoque. Maybe a touch lower.
After the funny faces from Tracy, that closing, Googbye and Happy New Year was very chirpy, or was that because you said she could drive again.. 😂
LOL 😂
I walked past a countryman at a local garden centre the other day and couldn’t believe how big it was.
Certainly not a looker either, obviously it’s practical with all that interior space, but there’s a lot of competition for that market.
It’s so bizarre that we simply can no longer have smaller cars. Everything has to be a huge monster. Then car reviewers are thrilled that every single car is a huge monster. It’s just bizarre
@@kevincross9206 To me it’s defo a Looker! Each t9 their own I guess.
@@grahamknibbs5481 would be boring if we all liked the same things 👍🏻
With the same specs, the pricing of this Countryman is so much more appealing. That’s the reason why there is no other cars in this category interest me anymore. Looks is subjective.
@@whitehippo1 Ditto: I’m with you on that comment.
Thanks for the review I have a Countryman Copper S and it’s great in replaced a Land Rover Freelander 2 I had for 16 years which was a great 4 by 4 the countryman is as good as I love it so does my wife and dog.
Good evening to you both. Love the banter lol, on the whole, a very balanced view. 👍
Thanks 👍
I had a new Countryman S AWD as a hire car for a week, I really liked it, a really good modern take I think. As many have said it’s by no means ‘mini’ even when you park it next to the likes of a Jag F Pace, I’d love a shot of JCW version!
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Another interesting and informative video. As a petrolhead - well actually now also quite an EV evangelist - I watch quite a few videos and read several of the motoring magazines. Over time you come to understand who you know who review cars more authoritatively and authentically so I appreciate your comments. The Countryman is now quite big and I guess it’s size is what splits opinion but the motoring journalists opinions I respect have all been pretty positive. What I know has surprised many is how much better the Countryman is to drive from a ride and handling perspective that the BMW X1 and (particularly) the X2. It is a bit on the expensive side but I don’t think as outrageously so as the Cooper and Aceman neither of which justifies the quality premium that applied to Minis of the past. I know the graphics on the Mini “dinner plate” are very crisp but I think Mini have gone overboard in replacing too many switches, dials and knobs. I’m a still a huge fan of the BMW iDrive controller which IMHO is far easier and more intuitive to use, to say nothing of being less distracting, than a touch screen. I do not need nor would wish to drive a car as big as the Countryman but I think there are better alternatives such as the Kia EV3 and Skoda Enroq albeit they are a bit smaller. It is good to note that the (surprisingly) the Countryman still has the traditional Go Kart steering and handling feel but I’m not convinced that in this class that this attribute is what most buyers are drawn to.
Great comment. Thanks 🙏🏻
As an owner of a 2023 jcw in the same colour combo, the issue we have with this is the lack of personality inside, the dial and gear stick are all part of the interior charm…the old advert “ mini adventure “ does not apply anymore…but the size does look good…great review and good to see Mrs petrol ped …happy new year…
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Love how Tracey rolls her eyes at your driving, all those advanced driving qualifications mean diddly in the PP household……. 😂 I’m a Driving Instructor and Fleet Trainer and get the same from SWMBO, it’s like I’ve never driven before.
Yep. You know the feeling then 😂
Brilliant filming and content,Ped.Thank you.👍👍
Thanks. I was meant to be in holiday 😂
For sheer entertainment value ALL your reviews must feature Mrs PP
Indeed 👍
Some say he is still driving and has yet to reach home, let alone the new year 😁
Mrs Ped needs her own channel 👍
Happy New Year Pete, Tracey, the girls and all fellow Peds! Looking forward to 2025's content.
HNY 🥳
Been driving our JCW for about 4 months now from new and loving it each time I use it. Likewise my wife drives it more than me. She traded her 21 plate JCW hatch in when we got this. I previously had a 64 plate countryman sport and the extra space is so much better now, especially for passengers in the back. Few niggles around the screen but if you sign up to spike they are gradually releasing more features as voice control so you can avoid screen fumbling. Great car to drive, lots of power. My next upgrade if I'm lucky enough is bigger still, for a defender 110 in a few years. Driven one of those on the off-road courses for a day and that was just a beast. Only problem with that is the serious money. So for now my 4 wheel drive is a JCW ;)
Nice 👌
The joys of petrol car long journeys in winter , just fill up and go no faffing around with working out charging stops every 150 miles, etc. Out of interest what sort of mpg do you get on long trips?
I get 13 km/Lt having speed peaks of 170 km/ hr, mainly highway. Driving in the city I get around 10km/Lt.
@ramatoramo3502 can you talk English please?
Originally I was here for the Countryman review , but it quickly became clear that I was here for Tracy’s Reaction video 🤣🤣. Mini UK you need to send a permanent car , in the spec of their choice ( or let’s face it , Tracy’s ) ASAP. Thanks for the Channel throughout the year and best wishes to you both. Give the Petrol Pups a cuddle please ❤
LOL 😂
My mate has bought a 2017 countryman jws diesel twin turbo he’s had it chipped up to 225 bhp what a car mate. Happy new year Pete
My gas countryman already has people telling me it sounds like a diesel with a hi-flow cat, i can only imagine what an actual diesel sounds like lmao
Hi Peter. It's so nice to see Tracey, Darcy, and Halley (spellings?). That sounds like a great trip - traffic aside! Happy New Year to all!
Ah thanks. Close with the spellings. You got Tracey right. It’s Darcey and Hallie 👍
That face at 15.25. 🤣🤣. Someone is NOT happy she isn’t driving.
I usually stay in “comfort “ but currently in “eco” due to the snow and ice. Regen is set to standard, zero, 2 and 3 can wait until weather improves. Sport mode would be a mad thing to do right now. Renault MeganE.
My first visit to your videos, I really enjoyed it. My wife has a 2012 Cooper D which she has owned for 10 years, we both love driving it. I actually really like the Countryman but not so keen on the saloon styling, they seem to have moved away from the ‘Mini’ look. Your wife made me chuckle, same sort of comments I get from my wife! 👍
Welcome aboard!
Enjoyed the video and comments as well. I've just taken delivery of a white Countryman All4 SE Exclusive which weirdly has very similar power and acceleration figures to the ICE JCW but is obviously electric.
I have to agree about the size, it's not a mini mini but to be honest the increase in size isn't noticeable when driving it but makes using it so much more practical and offers flexibility the older cars just couldn't do.
I'll be interested to see what you decide, especially as BMW Mini have just reduced their finance plans to 2.9% APR with upto £5k as a contribution when doing PCP or finance. Clearly they want to sell Countryman cars!
I want one some day! Absolutely love this video having Mrs G on is always a treat. She’s fired some shots at ya Sir Pete lol. Great fun video!
You got that right!
You can turn the heated seats/steering wheel off with one long press instead of 3 taps.
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I've never owned a mini, though I've always loved the clubman !!! I prefer 3 rows, so. Happy New Year 🎉
Same to you!
The problem, as I see it Pete, is that it is no longer Mini and the price likewise is no longer Mini. Therefore it has loads of competition in this price and size range.
The countryman itself hasnt aged well personally, owning an r60 JCW, but god those new wheels are immaculate i need a set
Mrs Greaves full of the joys of Christmas on this one! 😂😂😂
Just a show 😜😂
I have recently bought a cooper S great car really like it … would definitely upgrade to countryman if needed a bigger car like the look of them had a close look at one in showroom 👍
Got a 2020 hybrid from new and it’s been a great second car, never gone wrong and mostly used for short journeys….so the average MPG has been epic. But it’s a shame they haven’t done a hybrid in the new model otherwise we’d be considering it. HNY Ped, look forward to your 2025 content as well.
I’ve had one of these on loan from BMW for a week now. To be honest I can’t wait to give it back. It’s costing too much in fuel. It suffers from torque steer when accelerating hard which means it’s not much fun, just a handful. It’s twitchy on white lines when overtaking too. That’s really alarming. I think it’s 4 wheel drive but you wouldn’t know it. It feels like 100% front wheel drive.
I find the centrally mounted screen over complicated and a dangerous distraction as you have to take your eyes so far off the road to use it. Apple CarPlay comes up as a little square box inside the circular screen and looks rubbish. It’s touchscreen only with nowhere to rest your hand so just annoying to use.
I haven’t been on a long trip yet but for 10 to 15 mile trips across country it’s pretty thirsty, doing around 25mpg. To me it doesn’t feel like a 300 hp car, it’s so flat at the bottom end compared to my previous car (330d) and doesn’t feel anywhere near as fast as that car while using at least 50% more fuel.
A really irritating thing is that for some reason it keeps saying ‘Happy Holidays’ on the screen when I first start it up. If I’d actually bought this car that would really p**s me off! The last thing I want is a car that’s gone woke.
On the plus side, it all feels very solid and well made. It’s also spacious in the rear seats with a decent boot. All very different to the 850cc mini I learned to drive in. It must be twice the length. Still called a Mini though…..
Love the countryman I'm getting electric one this year .had a petrol one loved it
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Nice review Pete n Tracy. I personally love the car and I wish I could afford one, I’ve been told by my boss that I’ve got to keep my F60 Countryman 2.0S a bit longer until the new model drops in price from new, I’ve been on Autotrader too. We always buy a car that’s about a year old. I hope Tracy got her fee and Darcy is recovering nicely. Note: I didn’t observe Tracy undertaking like someone else I could mention.😜
It looked worse on camera 😜
Being a driver of a Gen 3 Countryman, I really appreciate your review. Yes the new version is bigger than the Gen 3, but it is not too big. It has more utility and space for people and their "stuff". Thanks, again, and let us know if you actually buy one.
Have a drive in one 👍
15:08 this is Tracey saying "oh man up, it's not that big". Basically, if you like minis but with the volume and driving position of an SUV then....ta daaaa!🎉 The same folks that berate this car are the same type of people that say things like "it's not a mini anymore", yeah, you can actually survive a crash in these ones.
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It's funny, married couples' interactions. I think Mrs. Tracey's opinion was very clear, to the point, and interesting, despite the fact she didn't want to be on camera. She would definitely make a good car reviewer too 😊
Yeah she says it how it is 😂
Well Mr & Mrs Greaves, As much as this new Countryman is fantastic and , Yes i love it. BMW have just launched new X3. This new X3 is THE MOST exciting Drive EVER !!...... Hold your thoughts Guys🙏🙏
I think a similar performance X3 would be £20k more
Happy and prosporus New Year to you all and all you Peddlers
Same to you 👍
You might have to buy two Pete. One for you and one for Tracey 😁 Would love the JCW but think I'm going to have to slum it and buy the S ALL4 😥 Enjoy your last week or two with the car and as always thanks for the great content 👍
Good call!
Happy New Year. Love that car.👍
Same to you!
Mrs PP is just a little bit more restrained than Flaviana!!
Thank you for making this cute video review. Your two dogs are adorable sleeping together like that on the rear seat. Anyway, I have seen a few new countryman’s and it’s a no brainer for a JCW model as the lesser model one does not look as good imho. I actually like this new countryman and its funky styling in much the same way I like the Kia EV3/9. It’s just cool. This car seems to fit your lifestyle rather well and more so than the Defender. Happy New Year to you both.
Glad you enjoyed it mate 👍
What mileage did you clock up during the loan period?
Around 6000 miles 👍
@PetrolPed that is a decent test drive.
Hi Pete, great video. I have the latest Mini Cooper S and agree about the functions on the touch screen which I struggle with as I drive the car using hand controls. I have though discovered that you can adjust them via voice activation so that resolves the issue. Alex
Thanks for sharing
I like the size - these days we all seem to need room for stuff. It seems great car.
Here's a question for you squire can you get a bike in the back of it with the seats folded down and not removing the wheels? As much as im not a big fan of this car I'd be curious to know if that is possible.
Depends on frame size and type of bike but mostly yes 👍
Thanks for the breakdown! I need some advice: My OKX wallet holds some USDT, and I have the seed phrase. (alarm fetch churn bridge exercise tape speak race clerk couch crater letter). Could you explain how to move them to Binance?
Steering wheel Pete Your first review you said its too fat .
If you buy one use the company that are well known to reshape you one shave some thickness away and recover in alcantara , perforated leather combo of both and a 12 oclock if wanted .. in whatever colour you want..
I use them on every car I have .. its the major tactile contact with your car .needs to feel right.
Happy New Year to you and Mrs P & the Pups. I have a soft spot for JCW's after having my hatch for nearly 4 years the longest time I have ever had a car. The only thing is I have a tremor on my left hand so touchscreens are not good for me so the jog wheel is perfect like on the older Mini's and BMW and Mazda's hence the 3 recently bought. I do like the car though and we might have it on our list in a couple of years time.
Yeah I don’t tremor but sometimes find putting my finger on the right part of the screen a challenge. I rest my thumb on the dash 👍
Fun video Pete. I think what gets a lot of people is the use of the name Mini on a car that's bigger than a lot of the other cars in the same class. BMW own most of the old British car names from their days of owning British Leyland. They could have used one of them and kept the Mini as a small hatch as it started with BMW. Still, water under the bridge.( Gets off soap box). I'm sure it is a good car as it shares the underpinnings with the BMW 1 series. Oh, and a Happy New Year! :D
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The haters so need to get over "it's not a Mini" nonsense. Grow up. Mini is as much a brand than a description. I've owned all Mini since the 70s through to F56. As much as I like the Mini community thing they are also the worst with ridiculous hate on anything beyond 2002. Enough that may well get something else as my 2nd Car next. Been super happy driving EV so might even get another smaller EV..... R5 maybe.
I agree 👍
Well…it looks like it was a nice Christmas for you both and clearly the Mini worked its charms. I think it is just what you say in that it is quietly very good. I’m not a big fan of the looks and the interior is not really innovative nor exciting but I can understand why it works. Mine” works out at £48500 or so hence rather a lot for car in that segment…used maybe it is a better choice. Safe driving Team….Happy New Year !!!😃😃😃😃Richard.
HNY Guys 🥳
Wish my doggy girl would sleep but all she does is pant constantly from when we start to when we get to the other end. Boy dog just chills out.
Oh no 😢
Have had a Freelander since 2012 had look at the Countryman and found it a bit squishy. It would definitly be a fun car though. Cheers and thanks have a great 2025 from DU.
good evening petrol Ped I’m really looking forward to this review. Hope you are keeping well. I really love the defender because of the air-conditioning controls are simple easy to use. I’m not a fan of the air-conditioning controls and the touchscreen because you’re meant to be concentrating on the road.
Yeah. I agree 👍
Offers still there if you want to compare to the previous F60 JCW 👍
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If this were my choice from a biased point of view..., I would go for the LR 90...we are into our 18th month with our D300 X and it has not missed a beat.
Great car 👍
Can you use voice control to set the A/C and heating? To turn on and off the heated seats?
I believe you can 👍
Yes you can
I think Tracey is the Star and from now on you should just be in the supporting role 😂
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If i were you Mrs P i would go for the defender
That was a bad journey down to Cornwall hope you both had a good xmas and it did not spoil it
We have a fab time once we were there 👍
My mum has the Countryman S in JCW trim, and it's perfect. The car returns a decent 50mpg driven at 60mph to 65mph on the motorway, so don't overlook that engine in pursuit of the higher output JCW engine that doesn't come with the MHEV tech. Personally, I feel the Countryman is perfectly balanced in the S engine, and the JCW trim gives you the JCW look. I've also driven the C engine, and it's revvy and a lot of fun, but you can feel the lack of punch, and it loses its refinement when pushed.
The C is very impressive 👍
To me the somewhat drawback of MHEV All4 S version is that battery takes most of the bottom space of the boot that otherwise available on JCW (and its a lot of space - I can fit foldable kayak in there). It probably is ok for quite a few people anyway but going for lakes with a family and lots of stuff in a boot (including foldable kayak) makes a JCW no brainer as a choice. I wish they had an option for All4 S to have non MHEV as well but alas that is not there.
@alexeydanilchenko434 I've not noticed this. I'd prefer the efficiency over the extra space. Did you mean the lake district? We are in Windermere. Come to Ferry View in Bowness on Windermere next time, and you'll see the white Countryman S in the driveway!
@@da_great_mogul Yes I mean lake district (all the way from down south). Or even further, Scotland. To me the boot space increase is substantial and especially now that Mini/BMW removed the option to add towbar that is important for the long journeys. Kayak in the boot, bicycles on roof rack and children at the back - I don't need to be driving in Go-cart for a long distances so 450 miles per tank is not too bad, plus it is not EV, refuelling takes 10 mins tops. The MHEVs simply have the bottom part unusable. I do wish they did some other solution and spread that battery around at the bottom or something to avoid taking up that space.
@alexeydanilchenko434 I've really not noticed the boot is small on the "S". The "C" engine is gutless and gives the same mpg! I'd like the "JCW" but wouldn't wish to have less fuel efficiency for the extra bhp. I'm from Surrey but this is Mum's car in Windermere so do pop in next time you're here.
I saw a red ine today on the A406, and i dont know how i feel about the looks, especially from the rear. The top looks weird the way it goes in. The red colour looked great though.
Lovely vehicle but still love a small mini
Hope to see more of Tracy reviewing stuff ❤
I love her on the channel too 👍
What is your favourite hotel in Cornwall? I’m intrigued as I love Cornwall.
St Enodoc in Rock :-)
And here we have some delicious food for the algorithm ;-)
Non Nom 😋
I like the Countryman but not that version styling inside and out, think prevoius gen looked better.
yay Ped is back!! And its a mini!
More to come 👍
Stick with my 2020 mini countryman jcw
Are they going to get you a JO1 JCW instead due very soon? That’ll be a good comparison to the A290.
Would like to have a go for sure 👍
Petrol Ped, can you do me a massive, massive favour and let me know what the mm remaining is on your tyres? My Mum had done 5,500mi and they're already down to 4.7mm to 5mm from the 8mm they tyre came with. We've had the tracking alteted, so I'm worried the issue was that as opposed to this being normal wear.
When you say tracking altered what does that mean. Have you had a four wheel alignment (if not do this rather than just tracking). Is the wear uniform across all tyres.
She could just be driving like Sterling Moss 😜😂😂
@PetrolPed yes, we had the 4 wheel alignment done in Blackburn. They said it needs a new hub also so Sunderland picked up the car 2 days ago to take it back there and sort. The wear is pretty consistent apart from on one tyre. Do you think 3mm - 3.3mm of wear sounds a lot over only 5.5k miles?
The countryman electric ones are being quite heavily discounted if you fancy blowing up the YT comments ;)
The Countryman is a large half series, it was taller than my previous 6 series, which is ridiculous, and just does not fit the old school Mini. Bet its taller than my Panamera too!! LOL
Having watched the video think you need to negotiate maybe one more month or or lease a mini can just tell. Mrs g will miss this car happy new year for 2025 ❤🎉
That's the plan!
@@PetrolPed sounds like a good idea good choice
For that sort of money I'd go for the x2 m35i . Same running gear , power etc. and personally looks better.
Same car 👍
Those looks from Tracy, your driving on a scale from 1-10 is a 3. 😂 I vote for the Countryman to stay. Although Charlie can never be replaced Ruby needs another sibling, and that is defiantly a big brother. Codey Countryman!
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This is a great BMW product , maybe their best small SUV in the luxury sector . 😅
Hi, we are currently driving a cooper hatch which is really a nice car with good quality interior and typical mini driving properties. Due to serious back problems of my wife we need to look for a higher car. So we drove the nw CM the 3 cyl version in jcw kit finish. My thoughts:
Driving whise: it's okay, honestly it drives more.like the bmw x1 less than the previous mini so mire comfy. I would go fir the S verdion with 2.0 4 pot.
Build quality: Humm that was some kind of a disappointment too many hard plastics and the car we test drove was producing lots of wind noises near the windscreen. WHAT IS YOUR experience with this?
Ergonomics: Well the screens is not the best , buttons or tiles are two tiny in the BMW it's much better managed. Rectangular screen is much better but that wouldn't match in a mini. I guess you get famlliar after a while.
Compared too Audi Q3/Q2 or X1 of BMW i would give it a lower rate due to inferior finish, but the looks are great, that's what mini is about. Will i buy not so sure surely the windnoise above 40 miles is bothering me.
It is a bit windy. Worst issue are the vortices that happen around the mirrors in heavy rain 👎
Happy New Year Guys 👍
Same to you Alan 👍
I think you are getting a JCW Countryman Ped. I think Mrs Boss might not sign anything else off lad.
Buddy does it drive into the garage 😂😂😂😂
It does now 👍
Living in Las Vegas,this s wonderful
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I think MINI gets unfair criticism, it’s a big car with modern tech but isn’t that a positive for most drivers? Looks will always be a personal choice and I happen to like the angular look of the new Countryman. Price used to be an issue but I specced up a Peugeot 3008 and the price difference to a level 3 Countryman with all the toys was not too distant. Will most probably look at an Exclusive trim L3 in the near future. Not sure why you can’t get a Cooper S without AWD though as you lose any performance advantage with the additional weight of the transmission?
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Well it's, I mean, just, why are they unable to keep on putting ROUND "looking" headlamps on Minis!?
It was a treat to see all 4 of you on holiday together. Family time is the best time. I hope you're simply enjoying this brand new year.
As regards the car... It seems to tick all the boxes on the list of what a car is supposed to do for you. Can't make a better argument for a product than that. As we used to say in my long-since-flown youth, "If it feels good, do it." Aloha!
Aloha Buddy 👋
Which satnav are you using on this video? BMW or Waze?
Waze 👍
@ thank you. I did spot it later if I had been patient ! Have you done a similar test of the X1 equivalent. I like the mini. I bought my first on in 1970 a 61 reg however I’m not a fan of the colours of the dash in the JCS and the BMW 350 is a bit more conventional!
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Please don’t hate on us Bristolians just because the M5 was horrendous! Although these days it’s quite rare for it to be running smoothly 😉
It was pretty bad. I’ll be doing lots of stuff near Bristol this year. Stay tuned 😜👍
If the seats were better I would buy it
"Nothing" is _never_ nothing!
😂 I thought the same thing
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Did I miss the video about u not having the holiday let down in Cornwall? Or is that the Porsche? i like the Mini…and seasons greeting to Mrs PP! When is she getting her own car channel?
Didn’t announce it. We sold that house a couple of years ago and it is the new Dream Garage 😜😂
You're in trouble, Tracey used the word "nothing"!
Regarding the car, its growing on me, its not the sort of car I want, or need, but it would have to go on the list as a possible if we were looking at that size of car.
You need to pick the right colour and they one they sent you is in the right colour
Happy New Year!🚗🚗
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Tracy is so funny 😆
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Mrs pp looked like my mrs on a long trip,when im manspaining😅
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Why did you keep overtaking cars on their near side?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder .... and this beholder thinks the new countryman is the ugliest car ever to wear a MINI badge. Maybe a bit harsh, but from the side, it looks like a hearse. I don't care that it is now a maxi, or the interior was designed by a playstation engineer. That is personal taste.
Part of the MINI charm is the cheeky good looks. This car must rely solely on performance, and let's face it, that is what really matters. I cancelled my order when I first laid eyes on it, and haven't regretted the decision. Sorry MINI - oh and I currently drive a MINI and have owned a plethora over the decades.
To me the size is not the issue, Mini is a brand now, not the size, the design cue departure from a Mini to a Kia is the problem. Mini/BMW has Porsche design as an precedent of how they managed to progress with the design of Macan, Cayenne & Panamera.
Good video 👍👍👍
Thank you 👍