Genesis GV70 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?

Genesis GV70

$80,300 - $132,718

2026 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $77,800

2025 price

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Mini Countryman

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Summary

2026 Genesis GV70

2025 Mini Countryman

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

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Inline 4, 2.0L

Vehicle type

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Premium Unleaded Petrol

Electric range

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7.7L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

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Seating

Likes

Dripping with luxury features
Pretty inside and out
Great ongoing ownership value

Gorgeous Mini styling
Strong on-road performance
Lots of personalisation available

Dislikes

Spongey in corners
Lower EV range than some rivals
Boot is on the smaller side

Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
An expensive endeavour for a Mini
Not much separates the two trim levels

2026 Genesis GV70 Summary

The Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance has had a meaningful update, and it’s not just a light refresh.

This latest version brings significant improvements to technology, safety, and design.

With only one grade available, this review looks at whether it’s the smart choice for anyone wanting to step into a luxury electric medium SUV.

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2025 Mini Countryman Summary

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper.

The new generation offers a larger body-size, fun new interiors and a whole suite of updated technology.

We're in the flagship John Cooper Works grade in Favoured trim to find out if this small SUV is still urban-friendly and fun after all of these changes.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Genesis GV70 2025 Mini Countryman

Verdict

The updated Genesis GV70 Electrified Signature Performance is packed with features, effortless on the road, and backed by fantastic ownership value. This isn’t just polished luxury, it’s smart luxury, making it a vehicle worth serious consideration. The only caveat? I’d opt for a different interior colour to white if you have kids or pets.

Verdict

The new Mini Countryman John Cooper Works in Favoured trim offers everything you’d expect it to - the iconic Mini styling, a powerful driving performance and a well-equipped cabin. It’s a wonderfully quick urban dweller that you can park anywhere but is just as happy on the open-road. For me, this is pure fun and offers more personality than a lot of its rivals.

Genesis GV70 vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Verdict

Genesis GV70 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?