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Mini Countryman vs Suzuki S-Cross

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Mini Countryman
Mini Countryman

$45,000 - $77,990

2024 price

Suzuki S-Cross
Suzuki S-Cross

$29,998 - $45,490

2023 price

Summary

2024 Mini Countryman
2023 Suzuki S-Cross
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 1.4L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.7L/100km (combined)

6.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Pricey servicing
  • Limited storage up front
  • Confusing toggle placement

  • High prices
  • Dated design inside and out
  • Needs 95 RON premium unleaded
2024 Mini Countryman Summary

A new JCW (John Cooper Works) Mini variant usually attracts a bit of attention. And there’s a fair bit to talk about with this latest example. 

The third-generation Countryman is the largest model yet to carry the Mini name - it’s not far off the size of a Volvo XC40 now - so the question is, has Mini maintained its go-kart feel and darty dynamics with a vehicle that’s now firmly in small family SUV territory?

We travelled to Portugal to drive the new Countryman in SE electric and petrol-powered JCW guise. Despite the very different vibes, there’s some interesting parallels to their respective performance.

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2023 Suzuki S-Cross Summary

Big news on the smaller SUV front. Suzuki has launched an “all-new” S-Cross.

But despite what some of the clever photography might have you think, this MY23 update is actually the second facelift of the decade-old original, bringing a redesigned front and rear end as well as a minor dashboard update, with little changing underneath.

A bit more than what the current Mitsubishi ASX received back in 2019 but far less than what the latest Ford Ranger espouses, then.

That all said, we came away surprised from what amounted to a reunion with a quiet old acquaintance that’s long lurked away from the crossover spotlight.

Is this year the S-Cross’ time to shine?

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