I test drove a 2021 this weekend and these things can really haul! It actually reminds me of a miniature Macan GTS in terms of being a sporty SUV that combines performance and utility in a good way.
I have been following your work for a year now and always appreciate the intro part with history of the cars. Top notch reviews as always! Planning to get this lil rocket over the thanksgiving. Keep rocking, cheers mate!
Just finished the video and All I wanna know how it feels in comfort mode. I’m really interested in this gen of countryman but I don’t want anything to rough riding if that makes sense. Other than that I’d need a moonroof and the windows tinted. I agree too that at 50k ventilated seats should come standard lol
@@MarkLagunas I bought a JCW countryman just this year. I have to say, "green" mode feels very soft and mushy, especially compared to sport mode. However, it still retains the sport-like suspension and ride quality that you'd expect from a performance car. The shifting in green mode is also considerably more mellow than in sport mode. All in all, green mode is good to save gas but it really just feels like driving a RAV4 at the end of the day. I'd recommend driving in mid mode for the best of both worlds.
LOVE how you review a “plethora” of different vehicles.... makes me wanna watch EVERY video....EVEN if I never considered on seeing one OR driving one!! 👊🏾
Great reaview, good job. I enjoyed watching. Everything is covered in detail. A small complaint in the part about driving, I have the impression that the camera is set up incorrectly, and because of that, you can't see how much fun it is to drive this car. All in all, it was a pleasure to watch !!!
I own a 2015 Mini Cooper 4 Door Hardtop. It doesn’t break down ever but you have to be able to keep up with the maintenance. I bought a extended warranty and boy I needed it this year. A sensor broke and the sensor happened to be attached to the radiator so I had to change the whole thing. Total cost: $1,800. Since around 2015 they have improved in terms of reliability but you need to know you’ll have to pay a lot for maintenance and repairs. By the way, break pads cost $650
I love my Mini but the cost of the repairs are crazy. My last 2 came to over $6000, and one came 2 months after my warranty ran out. The one for $4000 they refused to pay for even though it was covered under warranty. They finally paid for it after I had to drive 100km each way home to get my copy of the warranty and then had to get the dealership owner involved. 😖. Which sucks as I’m now looking to replace my Mini and I want another Mini but the service has turned me off of ever dealing with Mini or BMW ever.
My 2010 clubman didnt need repairs for years HOWEVER my friend's mini broke the gasket because he ignored the fact that these guys consume oil instead of recycling it. Thats the only thing is you have to keep up with mostly simple maintenance. They are arguably more of a happy fun than my golf.
Great job Joe, love your presentations. 👍 You are one of my only two favorite car reviewers on UA-cam. The other one is Matt of Carwow. Personally I would go with the X2 M35i instead, the Mini is too cute for my taste.
They should make a Minnie just scaled up so it’s the size of a crossover and become legit competition in the US market, but , unfortuanatly, at the cost of ruining the brand image
You opened up the floor space, forgot to note the picnic layout that was in your hands. Great option on the Countryman. Otherwise, just an outstanding review! We just purchased one, it'll be our 13th Mini Cooper, our 5th at the moment.
Hi Jo, I'm really a big fan of your car reviews. I would really like if you could put up a video of a comparison between the Mini Cooper jcw Countyman and the Mini Cooper jcw Clubman.
How is the ride? We live in Chicago and have a 2007 S. The Mini exaggerates every bump you hit and our roads are loaded with potholes and buckled pavements. The car is fun to drive until you hit a bump, then it feels like its going to fall apart. The roads you are driving in this video look new and smooth.
That circular design for the infotainment is SO cool. Love it. Never seen that before and I think it really fits the quirky british character of the mini. So cool.
Look at this thing!!! I love it!!! Mini did a good thing making a compact SUV and still making it look...mini... Had me cracking up with the Transformers reference bruh!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #CrownVic #OnThrottleAgain #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #Mini #Countryman #Transformers #MoreThanMeetsTheEye
That Mini Cooper is awesome 👏 joe the color is great 👍 nice pearl white the interior and those seats 💺 with the red roof boy o boy joe I loving it under the hood is clean 🧼 with good hp lol 😂 and it have good visibility and control on the road you’re a lifesaver for that review give it up to crown 👑 Vic your team Lori and you joe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🧼🧼🧼👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨👑👑👑🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💺💺💺💺💺💺💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
Freakin love it baby !! It took me a while to talk the wife into the Mini Countryman but now that she has it her x5 stays parked 😀. She has fallin in love with it and says we will always have one from now on 😀😀.
Mini is just part of their group of car brands they also own rolls Royce. The cars are still designed and built by mini. It's like how VW owns Lamborghini and Audi.
Great video. I couldn't get a JCW. I got a 2021 Countryman all 4s, with signature package , and a few other features for 29k out the door. Military sales has a great deal on these.
I like the mini’s, great to see some car companies not afraid to be different but I know from talking to a few people who own them they are not reliable. Too bad for the price I expect more from BMW
At 16:40, notice that on the underside of the hatch flooring you can flip out attached cushion and use as seat padding to sit on the outer sill of hatch, think drive in movie or fireworks show.. i believe that is $250 option.
Thanks Mini for no fake vents!! (There are a few fake vents but not all of it is fake so it is acceptable to me!) Now I'm waiting for the coupe version of the Mini 🤔 Long time no see the Coupe version though...
Hi Joe, some people have mentioned that you have to turn the AC fan almost all the way to the high position to feel it at all. Did you notice this as well? I’m seriously looking at buying one of these😎
The bulge used to be a fake scoop, so they ditched that, which is good. 300hp out of a 2L engine is amazing. 50K is kooky though. That’ll be 60K in Canada, I have no doubt.
For $50k BMW did an amazing job on this car, but I am puzzled how BMW can charge $55k plus for their i3 EV that doesn't even have the build quality or power as this Mini Countryman.
I would love to test drive a JCW countryman, but there are never any available at dealerships. I guess most folks custom purchase. But how to decide if it’s worth a purchase without talking or for a ride, lol? Any advice ?
I really want someone to do a video on the JCW Clubman- 2021. I with they hadn't added the digital, and of course, their website isn't even showing the digital when you build it. Had I known I would have requested to NOT have the digital with my 2021 that is on order...
I have always wanted a Mini Cooper after sitting in one a few years ago at an auto show. But the price at $50k and even with all the cool features and 300 ponies under the hood I just can't justify it. For now I will stick with my 2020 Kia Soul S which I'm enjoying.
In my opinion, it looks like a car that is best for going to college.
Only that most college students are broke and this car is very expensive
I test drove a 2021 this weekend and these things can really haul! It actually reminds me of a miniature Macan GTS in terms of being a sporty SUV that combines performance and utility in a good way.
I have been following your work for a year now and always appreciate the intro part with history of the cars. Top notch reviews as always! Planning to get this lil rocket over the thanksgiving. Keep rocking, cheers mate!
Yes! This is the one I want. Finally got the Union Jack taillights 😍🔥
Just finished the video and All I wanna know how it feels in comfort mode. I’m really interested in this gen of countryman but I don’t want anything to rough riding if that makes sense.
Other than that I’d need a moonroof and the windows tinted. I agree too that at 50k ventilated seats should come standard lol
@@MarkLagunas I bought a JCW countryman just this year. I have to say, "green" mode feels very soft and mushy, especially compared to sport mode. However, it still retains the sport-like suspension and ride quality that you'd expect from a performance car. The shifting in green mode is also considerably more mellow than in sport mode. All in all, green mode is good to save gas but it really just feels like driving a RAV4 at the end of the day. I'd recommend driving in mid mode for the best of both worlds.
Thanks for sharing your MINI driving experience Tommy! Really like this car and after this video I’m hooked! Hope to get a Countryman JCW asap lol
LOVE how you review a “plethora” of different vehicles.... makes me wanna watch EVERY video....EVEN if I never considered on seeing one OR driving one!! 👊🏾
Great rally car that's fun to drive! Glad they stayed true to its DNA!👍
Great reaview, good job. I enjoyed watching. Everything is covered in detail. A small complaint in the part about driving, I have the impression that the camera is set up incorrectly, and because of that, you can't see how much fun it is to drive this car.
All in all, it was a pleasure to watch !!!
Nice car. $50k!. Lease it if you have to have new. Buy it used with the longest extended warranty you can afford. Thanks Joe.
Looks great but that price 😱. I’ve read many a mini owner say they love their cars when they’re not being repaired 🤷🏻♂️
It’s older models that need all the repairs, I’ve had my countryman for over a year and have not had a single problem
I own a 2015 Mini Cooper 4 Door Hardtop. It doesn’t break down ever but you have to be able to keep up with the maintenance. I bought a extended warranty and boy I needed it this year. A sensor broke and the sensor happened to be attached to the radiator so I had to change the whole thing. Total cost: $1,800. Since around 2015 they have improved in terms of reliability but you need to know you’ll have to pay a lot for maintenance and repairs.
By the way, break pads cost $650
I love my Mini but the cost of the repairs are crazy. My last 2 came to over $6000, and one came 2 months after my warranty ran out. The one for $4000 they refused to pay for even though it was covered under warranty. They finally paid for it after I had to drive 100km each way home to get my copy of the warranty and then had to get the dealership owner involved. 😖. Which sucks as I’m now looking to replace my Mini and I want another Mini but the service has turned me off of ever dealing with Mini or BMW ever.
The new ones 2015-present are absolutely amazing cars. The maintenance can be expensive but it’s definitely worth it
My 2010 clubman didnt need repairs for years HOWEVER my friend's mini broke the gasket because he ignored the fact that these guys consume oil instead of recycling it.
Thats the only thing is you have to keep up with mostly simple maintenance. They are arguably more of a happy fun than my golf.
Love it! Fast, fun, and still uniquely MINI.
Absolutely gorgeous ! ......I prefer the Classic Mini myself, but this Mini Countryman is Stunning ! 😍
I am so glad that you like this Mary!
All I'm really interested in is how many Twinkies fit in the center console. :D Cute car in a tough segment though!
Not many! LOL
Great job Joe, love your presentations. 👍 You are one of my only two favorite car reviewers on UA-cam. The other one is Matt of Carwow. Personally I would go with the X2 M35i instead, the Mini is too cute for my taste.
Thanks for saying that Alan! It really means a lot! I can totally understand where you are coming from!
Haha!! Starscream... he was so misunderstood 😉. As always, great review!
My cousin want a Mini Cooper and it's a girl.
Joe u did so good and one day in the future maybe I gonna meet you in Tapa, Florida
I love minis. Own one it’s my favorite out of all the cars I have. No one does a mini review better than you joe. Keep them coming.
They should make a Minnie just scaled up so it’s the size of a crossover and become legit competition in the US market, but , unfortuanatly, at the cost of ruining the brand image
You opened up the floor space, forgot to note the picnic layout that was in your hands. Great option on the Countryman. Otherwise, just an outstanding review! We just purchased one, it'll be our 13th Mini Cooper, our 5th at the moment.
I just got the 2020 countryman JCW, love it!! My second one. Traded a '16 in.
Were you able to do a test drive on a JCW? Really hard to find at dealers.
@@MrDruid47 of course! Wouldn't buy a car without a test drive. They had several. That's what I traded in.
How are you Joe? What an interesting choice of a vehicle that you decided to review. XD
Hey Tom! You know me I bring them all!
@@RaitisRides Of course!
@@stellantistom6881 Yes sir!
Thanks Ryan you are great.great review thanks again see you again.PTL
Mr. Bean car? Looks so cute 👍
That Mini is really unique in a good way. I hope Ferman Mini cut you in on the vig on the sale of that white Countryman! Great review.
Driven it last Friday and will have one in May 😎
Loving these mini videos👍👍.
I am so glad that you like this one.
Joe, I feel like singing the theme song from SPEED RACER right now! VROOM! That is a sweet Mini COOPER!I can dig it! RIDE ON! Thanks, guys!
I used to love that cartoon as a kid!
@@RaitisRides Joe. A classic cartoon it is from back in the day, With Sprydal and JIM, JIM, in the trunk.LOL.
That used to be one of the only cartoons I watched. That's so cool, I'm 55 now and love my 2016 Mini Hardtop 4 dr. Has 112,000 miles.
Hi Jo, I'm really a big fan of your car reviews. I would really like if you could put up a video of a comparison between the Mini Cooper jcw Countyman and the Mini Cooper jcw Clubman.
I will get that together for you Philip! Thanks for your great support!
I'm proud to see a JCW Mini. Especially the original 2020 JCW Cooper Hatch.
How is the ride? We live in Chicago and have a 2007 S. The Mini exaggerates every bump you hit and our roads are loaded with potholes and buckled pavements. The car is fun to drive until you hit a bump, then it feels like its going to fall apart. The roads you are driving in this video look new and smooth.
It ride well over bumps! Take one for a drive!
That circular design for the infotainment is SO cool. Love it. Never seen that before and I think it really fits the quirky british character of the mini. So cool.
I totally agree with you!
You obviously have never been inside an original mini!
It is actually great that the white one you reviewed sold cuz that means the car is popular.
So very true!
Look at this thing!!! I love it!!! Mini did a good thing making a compact SUV and still making it look...mini... Had me cracking up with the Transformers reference bruh!!! #RaitisRides #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesGoWhere #CrownVic #OnThrottleAgain #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #Mini #Countryman #Transformers #MoreThanMeetsTheEye
It's a ton of fun man!
This cooper that I would buy!!
That Mini Cooper is awesome 👏 joe the color is great 👍 nice pearl white the interior and those seats 💺 with the red roof boy o boy joe I loving it under the hood is clean 🧼 with good hp lol 😂 and it have good visibility and control on the road you’re a lifesaver for that review give it up to crown 👑 Vic your team Lori and you joe 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🧼🧼🧼👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨👑👑👑🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✊✊✊✊✊✊✊✊📸📸📸📸📸📸📸📸👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💺💺💺💺💺💺💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗🚗
This is nice ALL 4 too, just wait a few years when this one is used for sale for about $25,000:) Oh yes!
Freakin love it baby !! It took me a while to talk the wife into the Mini Countryman but now that she has it her x5 stays parked 😀. She has fallin in love with it and says we will always have one from now on 😀😀.
"THE" wife????
Ahh nothing like a Raiti rides upload after a tough day!
@@raheemmohammed4777 Thanks I’ll do my research. If Raiti told me this first I’ll be interested in investing! 😎😎
That really means a lot Ruben! Thanks for saying that!
@@JesusChristIsTheOnlyWay You are freaking hilarious!
@@raheemmohammed4777 The harmless humor clearly went over your head. Go sponsor your business elsewhere, riding on Raitis channel coattails.
I see raiti i click
Thanks Jason! I really appreciate that so much!
Never knew BMW actually made Mini.
Well then...
Good to know!
Mini is just part of their group of car brands they also own rolls Royce. The cars are still designed and built by mini.
It's like how VW owns Lamborghini and Audi.
@@toby2636 when you sit in the 2021 loaded countryman , you know immediately it's built by bmw, very solid car.
Sup Joe. My absolute favorite Mini ❤🔥❤🔥❤
Hey Jay! I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
@@RaitisRides No problem Joe anytime brother. Did Mini refresh the Clubman or only this Countryman!?.
Great video. I couldn't get a JCW. I got a 2021 Countryman all 4s, with signature package , and a few other features for 29k out the door. Military sales has a great deal on these.
You can get the JCW exhaust from mini to be implemented to your mini. I know this is a old comment
I know I'm late to the party but bloody hell that was a good review...
I have really loved this car💪
I am so glad that I can bring it to you!
This weekend me and my two sisters , took her 50" tv to the recycle center and groceries haul.
It's a freaking amazing thing.
That is really awesome! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
You my sir are very awesome I love your commentary
Great intro Joe, thanks!
You are so very welcome.
love this mini i have a 2015 mini countryman s all4 and love it. after that one dies i am totally going with this one!!!
Very nice car. Thank you for the info concerning current version.
You are so very welcome! It is my pleasure!
The hand work of BMW...❤️❤️
I like the mini’s, great to see some car companies not afraid to be different but I know from talking to a few people who own them they are not reliable. Too bad for the price I expect more from BMW
At 16:40, notice that on the underside of the hatch flooring you can flip out attached cushion and use as seat padding to sit on the outer sill of hatch, think drive in movie or fireworks show.. i believe that is $250 option.
That is so very true!
I love MINI brand vehicles, they are so funky, unique and cool. I love it!!!
You are so right! I am so glad that I can share it with you!
@@RaitisRides Thank you for the great content.
Best UA-camr!!!!
I like this colour! Orange top
Now give the Countryman S 260bhp which would be a much more affordable car to tune out of it's warranty.
But the JCW's models are too expensive.
Great Review.
50k come
On now wth ur close to an x3m40i now I mean cars are just becoming like gold
one word m2:) for the price..........
Thanks Mini for no fake vents!! (There are a few fake vents but not all of it is fake so it is acceptable to me!)
Now I'm waiting for the coupe version of the Mini 🤔 Long time no see the Coupe version though...
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
I really like this cars it’s nice. Great review
It's nice you are energetic and know all the pop cultures stuffs and not boring! Cheer! Soundwave in bumblebee movie sound nice huh?!
Looks like a good car I wonder what Scotty killmer thinks 😂
I don't LOL
Me too
Probably hates it because the older Mini Coopers past 2015 kinda suck with reliability but he fails to understand new minis are great
Who cares?
Great vid. Have a white silver on order over here in the UK 🇬🇧👍
My dream car right here
Can you make a video of Ford Expedition limited 4x4
Hi Joe, some people have mentioned that you have to turn the AC fan almost all the way to the high position to feel it at all. Did you notice this as well? I’m seriously looking at buying one of these😎
When you first start the car, yes.
So love this car.
🤔What comes to mind for me is the 1989 Ford Probe , it had a tilting instruments display /steering wheel .
The bulge used to be a fake scoop, so they ditched that, which is good. 300hp out of a 2L engine is amazing. 50K is kooky though. That’ll be 60K in Canada, I have no doubt.
I totally agree with you!
Great car ..fantastic review..thanks
Great review as always Raiti. Did you recall much highway drone with this exhaust? Was the cabin too loud? Thanks.
Nice! I wasn't expecting Mini to have an SUV. Must be living under a rock, or something...
Good video. 50 Gs seem like WAY too much for this car though.
Mini is really good cool car 👍
The lower front bumper is identical to the previous model only the front gril is slightly different plus the union jack tail light .
Please make a video of Ford Expedition 4x4 limited pls
For $50k BMW did an amazing job on this car, but I am puzzled how BMW can charge $55k plus for their i3 EV that doesn't even have the build quality or power as this Mini Countryman.
Very good points!
Nice review, Joe!
Thanks Zach! I really appreciate that!
Joe! Hey hope you are doing great. I would love to see a 2024 Mini Countryman JCW on your channel. I am looking to purchase. Thank you.
Yessir👍🏽🐐
Thanks Andrew!
This vehicle is very nice. My father has one
the mini is such a nice car,but i still love the old mini
I love this
Chevy spark does that 😂 the tilt handle thingy where speedometer adjusts with the wheel lol
Porsche 928 originally has tilt dash brother
I would love to test drive a JCW countryman, but there are never any available at dealerships. I guess most folks custom purchase. But how to decide if it’s worth a purchase without talking or for a ride, lol? Any advice ?
That is so very true!
giddy up!!
You should see my mini !!!! I love it
It's a beautiful car. I don't know why it's more expensive in Perú than EE.UU.
I love that Mini Cooper countryman. It can replace my Kia Soul. One question does it have a spare tire? I wish it wasn’t $50k.
Yes it does.
I really want someone to do a video on the JCW Clubman- 2021. I with they hadn't added the digital, and of course, their website isn't even showing the digital when you build it. Had I known I would have requested to NOT have the digital with my 2021 that is on order...
Joe must REALLY love twinkies
Nice bit of British! 🇬🇧
I feel your pain!
@@RaitisRides haha. 😆 Just wait till we get you over to England. Then you will feel some pain 😂
Dude!!! Thanks for noticing the bulge.... great review, as always....that is a really nice looking car and looks like it would be fun to drive.
Thanks for letting me share this one with you!
🤣🤣 no drama from you baby mama 😅😅
What's the reliability of these cars like ?
No front fog lights close to the ground? Zonk Major??
Do the 2021 2 door hardtop jcws also come standard with the active exhaust/JCW pro exhaust?
Maxi review Joe.
uh oh i think the 2021 JCW Countryman All4 Iconic Trim just took the top spot on my dream car list
I am so glad that I can share this one wit you!
@@RaitisRides And I'm glad too!
I have always wanted a Mini Cooper after sitting in one a few years ago at an auto show. But the price at $50k and even with all the cool features and 300 ponies under the hood I just can't justify it. For now I will stick with my 2020 Kia Soul S which I'm enjoying.