7.6
2023 Mini Countryman Hybrid Untamed Edition review
Mini has given the Countryman an adventurous makeover with the Untamed Edition. But at $73k, is this PHEV version more style than substance?
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James Wong
2022 Mini Countryman vs 2024 Hyundai Venue Comparison
Mini Countryman
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Hyundai Venue
2022 Mini
Countryman
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2024 Hyundai
Venue
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.6
7.6
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Based on the Mini Countryman COOPER SE ALL4 MINI YOURS (HB)
Based on the Hyundai Venue ELITE (DENIM) TWO-TONE ROOF
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Luxury
City drivingFuel Efficiency
36L - 61L
86 to 464 km
45L
315 to 324 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$22,500 - $29,250
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Untamed dials up design fun factor
- Good real-world EV range, engaging dynamics
- Boxy form lends for good passenger space
Misses
- Too darn expensive
- Missing key assistance features
- PHEV loses 45L of boot volume
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- More practical than rivals
- Modern tech
- Still under $30,000
Misses
- Harsh ride
- Cheap interior materials
- Only just under $30k these days...
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Mica Paint (+$595)
- Metallic Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
The 2023 Hyundai Venue is available in the following exterior finishes:
- Atlas White
- Abyss Black
- Shimmering Silver
- Cosmic Grey
- Fiery Red
- Intense Blue
- The Denim
All bar Atlas White cost an extra $595.
All models have a black interior as standard, though the Elite can be specified with a Denim interior colourway. This is only available on vehicles finished in Shimmering Silver or The Denim.
The Elite can be had with a two-tone exterior treatment, with a contrast colour for the roof, mirror caps and side garnishes, however this deletes the sunroof.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1499 - 1998 | 1591 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.5L | 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 92kW - 225kW | 90kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4500 - 5000 | 6300 | |
| Torque | ||
| 220Nm - 580Nm | 151Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1300 - 1750 | 4850 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 11 | 10.5 | |
