The countryman has a genuinely well-resolved inside, which might show to be a stand-out function in opposition to the rising ranks of equally sized electrical SUVs. Our Exclusive-trim check automobile was shiny and spacious, with a minimalist design complemented by retro thrives.
Mini’s designers have used the additional area the platform provides to good impact, so each entrance and rear occupants will discover respectable leg room and will not really feel hemmed in.
The feeling of area is accentuated by wonderful use of supplies, lots of that are partly recycled or recyclable. The material that covers the dashboard felt warming and alluring, and nicer than the ‘sporty’ touches of Sport trim, as we noticed on the John Cooper Works.
As with the John Cooper Works mannequin, the majority of the controls are operated by a spherical OLED touchscreen that dominates the dashboard.
Our check automobile additionally featured an non-obligatory head-up show, and that’s an choice field you’d do nicely to tick, on condition that all the data often seen behind the steering wheel has been shifted to the highest of the touchscreen.
The infotainment system provides eight ‘Experiences’, chosen through a pleasingly tactile toggle beneath the touchscreen (there are additionally retro-styled bodily controls for the gear selector, begin/cease button and quantity management), that every one have an introductory sound and modify the look and structure of the display screen.
There are different adjustments from the ICE model, too. Pick Timeless mode and never solely will your touchscreen turn into a recreation of an authentic 1959 Mini speedo but in addition the motor noise will tackle a refined new tone harking back to a four-cylinder petrol engine.
Again, it’s kind of of a gimmick and will not be to everyone’s tastes, nevertheless it’s understated sufficient to be simply the correct facet of tacky.
As within the JCW, we encountered the odd infotainment glitch, and the way a lot you take pleasure in any Countryman would possibly rely on how touchscreen-tolerant you’re.