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The first Mini Cooper produced in 1959 and was inexpensive, fuel efficient, and practical
in its own special way. While the 2018 Mini Cooper S E Countryman hybrid does not qualify
as being inexpensive with an MSRP of $36,800, it does aspire to be fuel efficient and practical
among today's era of modern cars and crossovers.
Truthfully, the Mini Cooper S E Countryman PHEV is not the perfect solution to all of
your motoring needs, but it gets high marks as a usable everyday hybrid. Plug-in hybrids
with electric city range and out-of-town engine performance are the ideal marriage of sensible
urban motoring and freedom to roam when the mood falls upon us.
With a combined output of 221 horsepower and 284 lb-ft of torque, the Mini Cooper S E Countryman
also happens to be the fastest and most powerful variant. The dash from zero to 60 mph flies
by in a quick 6.8 seconds. A 134 hp 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and 6-speed automatic
drive the forward wheels and an 87 horsepower (65 kW) electric motor propels the rear wheels.
The 7.6 kWh lithium-ion battery underneath the rear seats has a range of approximately
12 miles, a top speed of 77 MPH, and needs three and a quarter hours to recharge from
a 240V source.
Three power modes are available. There is Auto eDrive, which allows the electric motor
to carry the car up to speeds of 55 MPH, taps the combustion engine for help at higher speeds,
and will fire up that engine when the battery drops below 7 percent. The second mode is
Max eDrive, which allows the electric motor to power the car up to aforementioned 77 MPH,
and gets an assist from the combustion engine under hard acceleration. Finally, there is
a Save mode that helps hold the battery level above 90 percent.
Like all hybrids, there is a limited amount of play value in the Countryman PHEV battery
pack. If you choose the Save mode and charge the batteries at speed, then the juice you
store is perfect for plodding on city streets or crawling traffic situations emission free.
It's an intelligent way of driving because you have to use brain power to decide on the
correct mode for optimum fuel economy.
Unfortunately, whipping the Countryman on backcountry roads doesn't match up to the
typical kart-like reflexes of its smaller brothers. The extra weight of the battery
pack and bulky stature dampers its agility. And it can struggle to reign in that mass
on bumpy roads. Flip to Max eDrive and flog the Countryman under full power with both
the engine and electric motor at full tilt, we discovered the combined power figure of
221 hp isn't enough to spark the liveliness usually associated with the MINI Cooper platform.
Moreover, the immediacy of the electric motor was missing whenever we tried to launch off
the line or flatten the accelerator for more speed.
The 2018 MINI Cooper S E Countryman All4 PHEV may not be fully polished, but it won't
force you into a compromise. You can have all the space you need, a comfortable ride,
and loads of character. It is pricey, but the long list of standard equipment and qualifying
tax incentives soften the blow to your bank account.
Our test car has a base price of $36,800 and a final retail price (excluding destination
charges) of $40,150 after adding select options. The plug-in hybrid model includes a comprehensive
list of standard equipment compared to lesser MINI models.tting its price.
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