2012 MINI Countryman: What's New, Specs & Features

Last updated August 13, 2026

2012 MINI Countryman

The 2012 MINI Countryman has no major changes and is essentially a carryover from 2011. Its engines, body, seating concept, and main equipment remain the same.

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About the 2012 MINI Countryman

1st generation Countryman (R60, 2011-2016), second model year before the 2013 interior and equipment update.

MINI positioned the Countryman as the more practical, everyday-friendly MINI: a five-door model with easier rear access, a slightly taller seating position, flexible cargo and rear-seat space, and the brand’s playful driving feel. It was aimed at people who liked MINI style and handling but needed more room for passengers, gear, or all-weather use than the smaller Hardtop or Clubman could offer.

The Cooper is the everyday entry model, with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, roof rails, and sliding, reclining rear seats. The Cooper S adds a turbocharged engine and sportier details, while the Cooper S ALL4 pairs that turbo engine with all-wheel drive for added traction.

2012 MINI Countryman specs and features by trim

2012 MINI CountrymanCooper0 in stock
2012 MINI CountrymanCooper S3 in stock
2012 MINI CountrymanCooper S ALL40 in stock
Engine4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter
TransmissionAuto, 6-Spd SteptronicAuto, 6-Spd SteptronicAuto, 6-Spd Steptronic
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
Fuel TypeGasGasGas
MPG City25 mpg25 mpg23 mpg
MPG Highway30 mpg32 mpg30 mpg
Horsepower121 hp181 hp181 hp
Torque118 lb-ft177 lb-ft177 lb-ft
Trunk/Cargo41.3 cu-ft41.3 cu-ft41.3 cu-ft
Seats555
Doors444
Alarm System
Traction Control
Alloy Wheels
Fog Lights
Panorama Moon Roof
Rear Spoiler
Roof Rails
Navigation System
Premium Audio
Satellite Radio
Smartphone Interface
Heated Front Seats
Leather Seats
Proximity Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start

How the 2013 MINI Countryman compares

The biggest change for the 2013 MINI Countryman is the arrival of the John Cooper Works ALL4 performance model. The rest of the range receives lighter interior and connectivity updates rather than a full redesign.

See the full 2013 changes

Frequently asked questions

What changed on the 2012 MINI Countryman compared with the 2011 model?

No major product changes were made for 2012. The differences centered mainly on personalization choices, while the engines, body, seating concept, and main equipment structure carried over from 2011.

Is the 2012 MINI Countryman meaningfully different from the 2011 model?

No, the 2012 Countryman is not meaningfully different from the 2011 model. For a used shopper comparing the two years, condition, service history, and trim matter more than model-year changes.

Did the 2012 MINI Countryman get new engines or a new all-wheel-drive system?

No, the 2012 engines and drive layouts carried over. The Cooper has a non-turbo 1.6-liter engine and front-wheel drive, the Cooper S has a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine and front-wheel drive, and the Cooper S ALL4 combines the turbo engine with all-wheel drive.

Did the 2012 MINI Countryman receive the later interior update?

No, the 2012 Countryman predates the more noticeable interior and equipment update introduced for 2013. That makes 2012 part of the earlier first-generation configuration.

Which 2012 MINI Countryman trim has all-wheel drive?

The 2012 Cooper S ALL4 has all-wheel drive. It also uses the Cooper S model’s turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, while the Cooper and Cooper S are front-wheel-drive models.

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