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2021 MINI Countryman: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2021 MINI Countryman gets a mid-cycle refresh, led by updated front and rear styling. It also gains more standard lighting and touchscreen equipment, revised gas-model transmissions, and new Oxford special editions.
About the 2021 MINI Countryman
2nd generation (F60, 2017-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
MINI positions the Countryman as the brand’s biggest and most versatile vehicle: a small SUV that keeps MINI’s playful look and agile road feel while adding real family usefulness. It is the MINI for shoppers who need five seats, a higher driving position, flexible cargo space, and available all-wheel drive without giving up the brand’s personality. What sets it apart is the mix of compact footprint, distinctive styling, and a wider powertrain spread than many rivals, from basic gas to plug-in hybrid to JCW performance.
The 2021 Countryman lineup ranges from the 134-hp Cooper to the livelier 189-hp Cooper S, with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive depending on trim. The 224-hp Cooper SE ALL4 plug-in hybrid covers short electric trips, while the 301-hp John Cooper Works ALL4 is the performance model with stronger brakes and a sport suspension. Oxford editions emphasize comfort with heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.
What changed, by category
Styling
MINI revised the front and rear styling, including the grille and bumpers. LED headlights, LED fog lights, and Union Jack-design LED taillights became standard across the lineup.
Tech
An 8.8-inch center touchscreen and a sport leather steering wheel became standard on every Countryman. Premium audio and satellite radio also became standard on the Cooper SE ALL4.
Powertrain
The front-wheel-drive Cooper and Cooper S switched to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. The all-wheel-drive Cooper ALL4 and Cooper S ALL4 received an 8-speed automatic as standard; the plug-in hybrid system and 301-hp John Cooper Works engine carried over.
2021 MINI Countryman specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 3-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd Sport w/Dual-Clutch | Automatic w/Steptronic | Automatic w/Steptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport | Automatic w/Steptronic | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Plug-In Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | 31 mpg | 31 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 134 hp | 134 hp | 189 hp | 134 hp | 134 hp | 189 hp | 301 hp | |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 162 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 331 lb-ft | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 17.6 cu-ft | 17.6 cu-ft | 17.6 cu-ft | 17.6 cu-ft | 16.5 cu-ft | |||
| Rear Legroom | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 37.6 in | 33.8 in | |||
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Electric Range | 18 | |||||||
| MPGe Combined | 73 | |||||||
| Alarm System | ||||||||
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| Alloy Wheels | ||||||||
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| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||||||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | ||||||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Chrome Interior Trim | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2021 MINI Countryman compared with the 2020 model?
The 2021 Countryman received refreshed front and rear styling, standard LED exterior lighting, a standard 8.8-inch touchscreen, and a standard sport leather steering wheel. Gas-model transmission assignments also changed, and Oxford special editions joined the lineup.
Does every 2021 MINI Countryman have the 8.8-inch touchscreen?
Yes. Every 2021 MINI Countryman has an 8.8-inch center touchscreen as standard equipment, from the Cooper through the John Cooper Works ALL4.
Did the 2021 MINI Countryman get new transmissions?
Yes, several gas models changed transmissions for 2021. Front-wheel-drive Cooper and Cooper S models use a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, while Cooper ALL4 and Cooper S ALL4 models use an 8-speed automatic.
Was the MINI Countryman Oxford Edition new for 2021?
Yes. The Oxford and ALL4 Oxford were new special editions for 2021, pairing the 134-hp turbocharged three-cylinder engine with comfort features such as heated front seats and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Did the 2021 MINI Countryman plug-in hybrid get a new hybrid system?
No. The 2021 Cooper SE ALL4 carried over its 224-hp plug-in hybrid system and larger battery from 2020. Its main updates were the refreshed styling and added standard equipment, including premium audio and satellite radio.
2021 MINI Countryman Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2021 MINI Countryman.
4.5
2021 MINI Countryman
(196 reviews)
“All wheel drive got me through a bad snow storm. It is fun to drive. Gas mileage is excellent.”
“Do it! I procrastinated getting my MINI for so long, and I regret not getting one sooner. It's so comfortable to drive and I feel safe on the road.”
Sources
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