Put simply, it’s a nice place to be when you’re munching through miles.
Packed with useful tech
That upmarket cabin is lifted further by its clever use of technology. In-car tech should be about making your life easier – and the MINI Countryman Electric is a great example of how to do that. It’s filled with cutting-edge systems that have been put together to make each and every journey more comfortable and that bit safer.
To that end, every single Countryman Electric features a big 9.4in circular infotainment system front and centre – it’s an OLED screen too, so its picture is particularly crisp and the colours are punchy. You also get dual-zone climate control as a minimum, and you can even set the climate control to be ready for your departure, so everyone is comfortable from the moment you leave.
You also get alloy wheels, LED headlights, a heated steering wheel, keyless start and adaptive cruise control – ideal for a long drive.
Safety is well covered, because every Countryman has automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keep assist, traffic-sign recognition and an emergency call function (named e-Call).
Better still, the MINI Countryman Electric will do exactly what you tell it to – literally. That’s because the new “Hey MINI” intelligent personal assistant system lets you change numerous aspects of the car using only your voice. For example, you can activate the heated steering wheel, turn up the air con, or get a list of restaurant recommendations without taking your hands off the wheel.
However, that’s not all, because you can also choose to add option packs, named Level 1, 2, and 3.
Level 1 brings adaptive LED headlights, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, heated front seats, wireless phone-charging, a head-up display and keyless entry.
Still want more? Level 2 adds a panoramic glass sunroof and a punchier audio system from Harman Kardon, plus privacy glass. And if that isn’t enough, Level 3 includes massaging front seats, a Park Assist system, and an augmented-reality sat-nav.