Is a Mini Cooper a good family car?

From it’s quirky, eminently recognizable style to its power and comfortable ride, the MINI Cooper Clubman is truly one of the most perfect family cars out there. It looks great, drives even better, and has a delightful interior.

Which Mini is best for family?

MINI Countryman
The perfect choice for families, the new MINI Countryman is the biggest MINI yet, offering plenty of space for growing kids.

Is Mini Cooper Countryman spacious?

The seats are supportive, and there’s a good amount of head- and legroom in both rows. The rear seats can slide and recline – a nice touch that helps them feel more spacious.

Can tall people fit in Mini Countryman?

How? Taller people can fit in the two-door Mini Cooper as well as anyone else. Unless you’ve got passengers in the back, you can push the seat back to the end of the runners for even more legroom. There’s plenty of space, even if you stand 6 feet 4 inches, The Drive reports, and that’s for a 2015 model.

Can you fit 4 adults in a mini?

The three-door MINI is a small car and really aimed at individuals or couples, rather serving as a small family car. However, it’s not all bad news – as while the MINI Hatch’s ability to carry four adults in comfort remains questionable, the extra space available inside is good for the car’s flexibility.

What year Mini Cooper Countryman should be avoided?

Despite the fact that most MINI Countryman models are extremely reliable, the 2011, 2012, and 2013 year models have serious safety hazards. We recommend avoiding these year models as they have been reported as having engine failures, fires, and other perilous defects.

Which year MINI Countryman is best?

Recommended Mini Cooper Countryman model years CoPilot highly recommends model years 2010 and 2014 through 2020. Consumer Reports isn’t so enthusiastic about the Countryman and typically gives it low to average reliability ratings. In fact, most model years score only 1 to 3 in reliability.

Does the Mini Countryman have a BMW engine?

The Mini under BMW ownership comes with BMW developed engines. Not engines that powered current BMWs at the time. This is because BMW engines were designed for rear wheel drive configuration. The Mini was front wheel drive so BMW along with the French PSA group developed the 1.6 litre Prince engine.

What are common problems with Mini Cooper?

The following chart shows the 24 most common problems for Mini Cooper cars. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle’s steering (788 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle’s air bags (316 problems).

Is there a hybrid Mini Cooper?

The Mini Cooper is not a hybrid (although there are rumors of a hybrid version in the works). Nonetheless, the 2011 model ranked No. 10 in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy ’s list of greenest cars.

What year was Mini Cooper made?

A Mini model called the “Mini Cooper” was made by the British Motor Corporation from 1961 to 1971, then from 1990 to 2000. John Cooper, owner of the Cooper Car Company and designer and builder of Formula One and rally cars, saw the potential of the original Mini for competition, and worked with Issigonis, the designer of the original Mini.