“Gas mileage is horrible on the countryman all4. This is my 4th mini and I regret getting the countryman.”
2016 MINI Countryman: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 MINI Countryman is a carryover with no major changes. It keeps the 2015 updates and serves as the final U.S. model year of the first-generation Countryman.
About the 2016 MINI Countryman
1st generation Countryman (R60), final U.S. model year before the all-new 2017 redesign.
MINI positioned the Countryman as the brand’s more versatile, active-lifestyle model: a MINI with four doors, a large tailgate, seating for five, and optional ALL4 all-wheel drive. Its appeal was not maximum cargo space or softness, but MINI character in a taller, more useful package. For most buyers, the Countryman’s point was simple: distinctive style, fun handling, and everyday usability that felt more adventurous than a small hatchback.
The Cooper is the practical core of the range, with five-passenger seating and a sliding, reclining rear seat that helps balance passenger and cargo space. The Cooper S adds a turbocharged engine, the Cooper S ALL4 adds all-wheel drive, and the John Cooper Works ALL4 tops the lineup with 208 horsepower, a lower sport suspension, and more aggressive body trim.
2016 MINI Countryman specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic | Auto, 6-Spd Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 30 mpg | 32 mpg | 30 mpg | 30 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 181 hp | 181 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 33.8 in | 33.8 in | 33.8 in | 33.8 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Traction Control | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Bluetooth | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| USB Ports | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 MINI Countryman compared with the 2015 model?
No major product changes arrived for 2016. The engine lineup, transmissions, styling, safety equipment, and basic structure carried over, with only minor package revisions noted for the year.
Is the 2016 MINI Countryman a redesigned model?
No, the 2016 Countryman is not a redesign. It is the final U.S. model year of the first-generation R60 Countryman, before the all-new second-generation model arrived for 2017.
Does the 2016 MINI Countryman have all-wheel drive?
Yes, the 2016 Countryman has all-wheel drive on the Cooper S ALL4 and John Cooper Works ALL4 trims. The standard Cooper and Cooper S are front-wheel-drive models.
What distinguishes the 2016 John Cooper Works Countryman?
The 2016 John Cooper Works ALL4 is the performance-focused Countryman. It has a 208-horsepower turbocharged engine, standard all-wheel drive, a lower sport suspension, an aerodynamic body kit, and sport seats.
Is the 2016 MINI Countryman meaningfully different from the 2015 model?
No, the 2016 Countryman is not meaningfully different from the 2015 model. A used-vehicle comparison should focus more on condition, mileage, trim, and equipment than on model-year upgrades.
2016 MINI Countryman Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 MINI Countryman.
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2016 MINI Countryman
(439 reviews)
“My wife and I really enjoy driving the mini. It is fun to drive, the sound system is awesome, with the turbo and the sport selected it really moves.”
“This car is very versatile. It is great with fun driving and getting up and going when you want to play a little, however it is hardly noticeable what speed you are going so accidental speeding does happen. I did get the manual version and am having issues with running through the oil and the clutch slipping.”
Sources
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- press.bmwgroup.com — Detail / T0266464EN US / Mini Usa Announces U S Market Pricing For New Mini Countryman
- press.bmwgroup.com — Detail / T0131748EN US / The Mini John Cooper Works Countryman
- press.bmwgroup.com — Detail / T0267351EN US / Extremely Athletic Extremely Versatile: The New Mini John Cooper Works Countryman