22-05-2025
Crossing the 1,000km mark in our MINI Countryman SE ALL4
Trying to squeeze myself into the more compact Mini had me longing instead for the easy egress and ingress of the Countryman, as well as its rear doors, which make life a whole lot easier, particularly for rear occupants. That is why the concept of a big Mini was conceived in the first place, appealing to buyers who want those distinctive brand hallmarks, but have totally outgrown the limited capabilities of the original format.
Another thing that has required adjustment, especially coming out of my last longer-term tester (a bakkie); is the alertness levels for potholes. It is a good thing the Mini is fairly agile on its feet, because those 19-inch rollers were not designed for surmounting craters in the asphalt.
In our next update, we plan to take a long-distance trip out to visit an off-grid solar charging facility in Wolmaransstad.
LONG-TERM UPDATE 2 | MINI Countryman SE ALL4
ODOMETER ON DELIVERY: 4,621km
CURRENT ODOMETER: 5,621km
PRAISES: 400km on a full-charge is decent in the real world.
