MINI Countryman Lease Deals
Compare MINI Countryman lease deals below across petrol, John Cooper Works and electric, including the towing figures that separate them. See the full MINI range, or compare on personal and business contract hire.
The MINI Countryman at a Glance
The Countryman is the largest car MINI makes, and the current one is significantly bigger than the model it replaced. It is the MINI for people who need a family car but do not want a generic one.
The range splits three ways: petrol, John Cooper Works, and fully electric as the Countryman E and SE. There is no diesel Countryman in the UK on the current car, so if you have been looking for one, that is why you cannot find it.
Choosing Your Trim, and the Packs on Top of It
MINI's trim structure catches people out, because the trim name is only half of what you are ordering.
| Level | What it is |
|---|---|
| Classic | The entry trim. Well equipped, but head-up display is not available on it at all, not even as an option |
| Exclusive | The comfort-led middle trim, and where head-up display becomes available |
| Sport | The sportier look and trim, same availability as Exclusive |
On top of Classic, Exclusive or Sport sit Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 equipment packs. A real order reads like C Exclusive Level 2. Two cars both badged Exclusive can differ by thousands of pounds of equipment, so when you compare quotes, compare the pack as well as the trim.
John Cooper Works sits outside that ladder entirely. MINI gives it its own column in its own price list, so it is a separate model rather than a trim of the Countryman.
Range, and Why the Headline Figure May Not Be Yours
If you are looking at the electric Countryman, this is the number to get right. MINI's own published data gives a range, not a figure:
| Version | WLTP range, as MINI publishes it |
|---|---|
| Countryman E | 262 to 287 miles |
| Countryman SE ALL4 | 247 to 268 miles |
That is a swing of up to 25 miles on the E and 21 miles on the SE, and it comes down to wheel and tyre choice. MINI does not break the figure down per wheel size, so the only safe approach is to assume the lower end of the band for the specification you actually order.
Ask us for the figure against your exact wheel choice before you commit, because a larger alloy is the kind of option that looks free on a monthly payment and costs you twenty miles.
Towing: What We Can and Cannot Tell You
The Countryman's towing limit varies by variant, and we are not going to print a table of figures for it, because MINI does not publish towing weights in its own UK technical data and the third-party figures in circulation disagree with each other.
What we can tell you is that the limits differ substantially between the petrol, the John Cooper Works and the two electric versions, and that the electric E and the SE ALL4 are not rated the same as each other despite often being quoted together.
The authoritative number for any individual car is in its own registration document, and MINI can confirm it against a specific build. If towing is part of why you want the car, tell us the trailer weight and we will get the limit confirmed in writing for the exact variant before you sign anything. That is a better answer than a number from an aggregator.
It is a limitation of the published information rather than of the car, and it is worth knowing about generally when comparing SUVs. Our guide to car leasing for families covers the other practical questions.
Petrol, JCW or Electric?
Countryman C and S, petrol
The sensible choices for most people. The C is the most economical of the range and has the lowest CO2 of the petrols, which also makes it the cheapest of them on road tax, though rates change each tax year so check the current figure against your quote. The S ALL4 adds all-wheel drive and is quick enough that most people will not miss the JCW.
John Cooper Works
Properly fast and the most fun to drive, and a separate model rather than a trim. Accept the running costs that come with it.
Countryman E and SE, electric
The quietest and cheapest to run, and much cheaper as a company car. The E is front wheel drive, the SE ALL4 is all-wheel drive and quicker but gives up some range. If you are weighing electric against petrol, our comparison of electric and petrol leases goes through the running cost maths.
Space and Practicality
The current Countryman is the first one that is genuinely a family SUV rather than a tall MINI. Rear legroom is usable by adults, the boot is a proper shape, and the raised seating position is high enough to be useful without feeling top heavy.
The interior is the divisive part. The big circular central screen handles almost everything, which some people love and some find distracting. It is worth sitting in one before you commit.
Warranty and Running Costs
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years, unlimited mileage, including MINI Roadside Assistance |
| High voltage battery, E and SE | 8 years or 100,000 miles, against defects and excessive capacity loss |
| Servicing | Condition based rather than a fixed interval. The car tells you when it is due |
| Service Inclusive | Bought by term and mileage, and it must be purchased before the first service and before 2 years or 18,000 miles |
The warranty has no mileage cap, which is unusual and genuinely useful on a high mileage lease. But MINI Service Inclusive has to be bought before the first service and before 2 years or 18,000 miles. Miss that window and you cannot add it later, so decide early rather than at the first service reminder.
Because servicing is condition based, there is no fixed annual bill to plan around. That suits low mileage drivers and is worth checking against any maintenance package, which our guide to car lease maintenance packages explains.
How Safe Is the MINI Countryman?
Five stars, awarded in December 2024, which makes it one of the more recently tested cars in this class.
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant | 83% |
| Child occupant | 87% |
| Vulnerable road users | 81% |
| Safety assist | 79% |
Euro NCAP tested a Countryman SE ALL4, the electric one, and the result extends across the range: the petrol C and S ALL4, the John Cooper Works and the Countryman E. That is the opposite of the usual risk, where a petrol car is tested and the electric version is quietly not covered. Here the hardest version to protect was the one assessed.
A December 2024 result is also assessed against a much harder protocol than a five star rating from five or six years ago, so it is worth more than the star count alone suggests.
Note that some motoring sites still state the current Countryman has not been tested. That is out of date.
Boot Space
| Measure | Litres |
|---|---|
| Seats up | 460 |
| Seats folded | 1,450 |
That is a proper family boot and a large part of why the current car works where the old one felt like a tall supermini. BMW's own material quotes both 450 and 460 litres for the seats-up figure in the same document, so treat it as about 460 and do not be surprised to see 450 elsewhere.
We have not split the figure between petrol and electric, because nothing we can stand behind supports the idea that the electric version has a smaller boot.
Leasing a MINI Countryman
Two things decide a Countryman order: which powertrain, and which equipment pack. The trim name on its own tells you less than people assume, so when you compare quotes, compare Level 1, 2 or 3 as well.
The electric E and SE are much cheaper as a company car, and the petrol C is the most economical if you cannot charge at home. If you tow, settle the towing limit for the exact variant before you order rather than after.
We can place one on personal or business contract hire. If you want the same money to go further on space, it is worth looking at car leasing for families first.
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MINI Countryman Leasing FAQs
It varies by variant, and we would rather confirm it than guess. MINI does not publish towing weights in its own UK technical data, and the third-party figures in circulation disagree with each other. The limits do differ substantially between the petrol, the John Cooper Works and the two electric versions, and the E and the SE ALL4 are not rated the same as each other. The authoritative figure for any individual car is in its registration document, so tell us your trailer weight and we will get it confirmed for the exact build.
Not in the UK on the current car. The range is petrol, John Cooper Works and electric. If you have seen a diesel Countryman advertised it will be an earlier generation.
Yes. The current car is noticeably larger than the previous one, with usable rear legroom for adults and a properly shaped boot. It is a genuine family SUV rather than a tall supermini.
The electric Countryman E and SE are cheaper to run and much cheaper as a company car. The petrol C is the most economical of the petrols and the S ALL4 adds all-wheel drive. Your annual mileage and whether you can charge at home usually decide it. If you tow, ask us to confirm the limit for the exact variant first, because MINI does not publish towing weights and the versions are not all rated the same.
It is the most entertaining version by a clear margin, and it is a separate model rather than the top of the Classic, Exclusive and Sport ladder. It is thirstier and costs more to run. If you want the performance, it makes sense. If you want the most capable family car in the range, the S ALL4 is the better choice.
Classic is the entry trim and head-up display is not available on it at all. Exclusive is the comfort-led middle trim and is where head-up display becomes an option. Sport is the sportier look with the same availability as Exclusive. On top of all three sit Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 equipment packs, so always compare the pack as well as the trim.
MINI publishes a band rather than a single figure: 262 to 287 miles for the Countryman E and 247 to 268 miles for the SE ALL4. The difference comes down to wheel and tyre choice, and MINI does not break it down per wheel size, so assume the lower end for the specification you order and ask us to confirm it against your exact wheel choice.
No, it is a separate model. MINI gives it its own column in its own price list rather than listing it alongside Classic, Exclusive and Sport. That matters when you compare quotes, because it is not simply the top of the trim ladder.
Three years with unlimited mileage, including MINI Roadside Assistance, which is unusual and useful if you cover a lot of miles. The high voltage battery on the E and SE is covered for eight years or 100,000 miles. Servicing is condition based rather than on a fixed interval.
Five stars with Euro NCAP, awarded in December 2024, with 83% for adult occupant protection, 87% for child occupants, 81% for vulnerable road users and 79% for safety assist. Usefully, the car tested was the electric SE ALL4 and the rating extends across the whole range including the petrol C and S and the John Cooper Works. Some motoring sites still say the current Countryman is untested, which is out of date.
Around 460 litres with the seats up and 1,450 litres folded. BMW's own material quotes both 450 and 460 for the seats-up figure in the same document, so expect to see either. That is a proper family boot and a large part of why the current car works as a family SUV where the previous one felt like a tall supermini.
LetsLease is a credit broker rather than the lender. We arrange the agreement and place it with a funder such as Lex Autolease, Novuna, Ayvens or Santander, and that funder owns the vehicle and holds the agreement with you. Because we work across several funders rather than one, we can compare how each prices the same car.