Thanks for sharing your experience and favorite features!! The Vibrant Silver roof IS machine washable according to MINI. I can understand the thought behind it getting easily scratched, though. (I’d hand wash mine regardless, also) Can’t wait to see the next vid!
Awesome video as always! You technically have owned, and currently own, ALL generations of MINI. Classic (classic gen), your R53 (Gen 1 modern), your R60 (Gen 2), your GP3 (Gen 3) and your Countryman SE (Gen 4)! I’ve owned all 4 generations of the modern MINI as well and have to say Gen 4 (current) is my favorite from a technology/livable standpoint. By a long shot. Gen 1 is my favorite from a raw driving dynamic. Gen 2 is my least favorite - reliability and interior materials are its downside. Looking forward to more videos!!
Re: phone key.. be aware that if go to get a new physical iPhone upgrade, your MINI digital phone card will NOT transfer to the new phone, even if it’s in the Apple Wallet. It’s hardware specific. Easy to set it up again….but… I Found this out the hard way at an Apple Store. :/. Now I just always take the fob.
It says something about RUclips/the car market/people that your dislikes video has 4x the views as this likes video! For me, the positives of this car are extremely strong in the context of the competition (whatever the competition is). The negatives are there, but they are nitpicks. I’d rather have an interesting car with clear thought put into it and some quirks than something more bland. Sometimes those “extra thoughts” represent a swing and miss, but it’s ok. I’m rapidly starting to think this will my favorite car that I’ve ever owned.
Call me fickle but I’ve always hated the countryman. Why did they make the lights so different? It’s a good looking car, just not a good looking mini if that makes any sense
Nice video Nick and I could hear you just fine this time. Here's my 2 cents on all the new technology. I feel they included a lot of things which I personally would not use. I don't need cameras all over showing me every angle of my vehicle on screen. I don't want anything which is going to take control away from me as the driver i.e. lane departure, self driving, auto parking nonsense. The amount of tech on my '21 JCW is just perfect. Also, from what I've seen, the new operating system seems like overkill...the number of apps, options, and layers of toggles is just dizzying. I really like the new round OLED screen but I hate that they made the gear selector a switch and took away physical climate controls.
Thanks for sharing your experience and favorite features!! The Vibrant Silver roof IS machine washable according to MINI. I can understand the thought behind it getting easily scratched, though.
(I’d hand wash mine regardless, also)
Can’t wait to see the next vid!
Awesome video as always!
You technically have owned, and currently own, ALL generations of MINI. Classic (classic gen), your R53 (Gen 1 modern), your R60 (Gen 2), your GP3 (Gen 3) and your Countryman SE (Gen 4)!
I’ve owned all 4 generations of the modern MINI as well and have to say Gen 4 (current) is my favorite from a technology/livable standpoint. By a long shot.
Gen 1 is my favorite from a raw driving dynamic.
Gen 2 is my least favorite - reliability and interior materials are its downside.
Looking forward to more videos!!
Yeah I thought about that after with the r60. Glad I'm in the "owned all generations" club 🤣 and I agree 💯 with your assessment
Impressive job on all that new tech, love that new screen. I wish they brought it all to the cooper
That's lots of cool features! Thanks for the review.
Great video! I have been looking at a 2025 Countryman, same as yours but in Nanuq White.
Niiiiice!
Re: phone key.. be aware that if go to get a new physical iPhone upgrade, your MINI digital phone card will NOT transfer to the new phone, even if it’s in the Apple Wallet. It’s hardware specific. Easy to set it up again….but… I Found this out the hard way at an Apple Store. :/. Now I just always take the fob.
Great tip! Thanks for sharing so other iPhone key users can be aware!!
It says something about RUclips/the car market/people that your dislikes video has 4x the views as this likes video!
For me, the positives of this car are extremely strong in the context of the competition (whatever the competition is). The negatives are there, but they are nitpicks. I’d rather have an interesting car with clear thought put into it and some quirks than something more bland. Sometimes those “extra thoughts” represent a swing and miss, but it’s ok. I’m rapidly starting to think this will my favorite car that I’ve ever owned.
Call me fickle but I’ve always hated the countryman. Why did they make the lights so different? It’s a good looking car, just not a good looking mini if that makes any sense
Nice video Nick and I could hear you just fine this time. Here's my 2 cents on all the new technology. I feel they included a lot of things which I personally would not use. I don't need cameras all over showing me every angle of my vehicle on screen. I don't want anything which is going to take control away from me as the driver i.e. lane departure, self driving, auto parking nonsense. The amount of tech on my '21 JCW is just perfect. Also, from what I've seen, the new operating system seems like overkill...the number of apps, options, and layers of toggles is just dizzying. I really like the new round OLED screen but I hate that they made the gear selector a switch and took away physical climate controls.
Glad it's better and thanks for sharing!
You’ll have to pay for the remote features on your phone after 3 months.
@angusmacdonald5300 spoiler alert for the top 10 things I don't like! 😜