The Mini Countryman was first made in 2010 and was way ahead of its time when it launched. Technically speaking, the Cooper Countryman is a compact luxury crossover SUV and today the luxury crossover SUV is an extremely popular automotive segment. With so many great examples of this vehicle bought years ago, today many affordable Mini Cooper Countryman models are available on used vehicle lots.
Several of these appear in US News’ recent rankings of the best compact SUVs under $15,000, with three in the top 11. Here’s everything you need to know about the best Cooper Countryman models you can find for under $15,000 today.
the 2014 Cooper Countryman took third place due to its superb handling, upscale interior, and excellent safety ratings.
The 2014 Cooper Countryman is equipped with one of three four-cylinder engines, producing anywhere between 121 and 208 horsepower. Four-wheel drive is available, but front-wheel drive is standard. This five-seater Mini comes standard with heated leatherette front seats and a six-speaker stereo system linked to a 6.5-inch infotainment screen.
2013 Mini Cooper Countryman
While the 2013 and 2014 Mini Cooper Countryman models are very similar, you may be able to strike a better deal on the 2013 Cooper Countryman because of this. US News reports that a 2013 model can be purchased used for as little as $9,512, and in the sub-$10,000 price range, this crossover is hard to beat.
The 2013 Cooper Countryman was the first to offer seating for five passengers and the introduction of the John Cooper Works model. Critics have praised this model of the Countryman for its nimble handling and excellent safety features across the board. The 2013 Countryman comes standard with FWD with AWD available on higher trim levels and standard features include a stereo system with auxiliary jack, HD Radio and Bluetooth. According to US News, this model year is the No. 1 best pick. 5 for SUVs under $15,000.
2016 Mini Cooper Countryman
If you’re willing to spend up to the $15,000 price tag, the 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman could be perfect. These models sell for about $14,353 on the low end and offer all of the same great features found on the 2014 Cooper Countryman, with a few added extras. By 2016, automatic climate control became a standard feature, as did automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers.
While the 2016 model year Cooper Countryman did, the 2017 model provided a complete redesign. With this redesign, some prices have dropped for 2016 and earlier models, making this 2016 Countryman a perfect choice if you can find one at a reasonable price.
Mini Cooper across the board
While the 2014, 2013, and 2016 Mini Cooper Countryman models made the top 11 picks for US News in used SUVs under $15,000, there are other Mini Countryman models in the top 35 as well, with the 2015, 2012, and 2011 model years all breaking the top 25. If you’re looking for value, you can’t go wrong with these Mini Cooper Countryman models!
