Lexus UX vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?

Lexus UX

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2026 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $77,800

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Lexus UX

2025 Mini Countryman

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

7.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Solid on-road handling
Great fuel economy
Long time between fills

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

Dislikes

Reminds you too often its a base grade
Drive modes largely indistinguishable
Cosy back seat

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

2026 Lexus UX Summary

Replacing the long-standing UX250h, the more powerful Lexus UX300h hybrid sits at the luxury end of the compact SUV segment, and the latest update brings a refined line-up along with tweaks to both design and technology. In this review, I’m looking at the base Luxury grade to see what it's like to live with this hybrid day-today and how it stacks up against its nearest rivals.

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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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2026 Lexus UX 2025 Mini Countryman

Verdict

The updated Lexus UX300h Luxury is a solid entry in the premium compact SUV segment. It doesn’t break new ground, and there are areas that could be improved, but it handles well, offers a thoughtful selection of amenities for a base-grade luxury model, and its compact size makes it easy to park almost anywhere. For buyers seeking a stylish, efficient, and practical hybrid with a luxury badge, it’s a dependable choice.

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.

Lexus UX vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Lexus UX vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?