Mini Countryman vs Isuzu MU-X

What's the difference?

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Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

$49,990 - $77,990

2025 price

Isuzu MU-X
Isuzu MU-X

$47,400 - $74,400

2025 price

Summary

2025 Mini Countryman
2025 Isuzu MU-X
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Inline 4, 2.0L

Diesel Turbo 4, 3.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Diesel
Fuel Efficiency
7.7L/100km (combined)

8.3L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Lacking a few features for a top-grade model
  • An expensive endeavour for a Mini
  • Not much separates the two trim levels

  • Expensive
  • Road-biased tyres
  • Needs more running ground clearance
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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2025 Isuzu MU-X Summary

The new Isuzu MU-X X-Terrain is the top-shelf variant in the recently facelifted MU-X line-up.

The X-Terrain is a seven-seat 4WD wagon and – as part of this new MU-X range – it has an updated chassis, a tweaked suspension set-up, some new safety tech and a recalibrated rough terrain mode (Isuzu’s off-road traction control system on steroids).

So, is this new MU-X grade worth your attention?

Read on.

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