Peugeot 2008 vs Mini Countryman
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Peugeot 2008

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2024 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $81,800

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Summary

2024 Peugeot 2008

2025 Mini Countryman

By Dom Tripolone

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 3, 1.2L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.5L/100km (combined)

7.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Good looks
Charming engine
Affordable servicing

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

Dislikes

Stiff suspension
High price
Driver display hard to see

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

2024 Peugeot 2008 Summary

Looks are subjective but Peugeot’s updated 2008 small SUV is good looking from every angle.

The update brings a raft of design tweaks and some tech upgrades, but mechanically there isn’t anything new.

It’s not a cheap car and its diminutive size might scare off some buyers who can cross-shop cheaper and more value focused alternatives from mainstream Japanese and Korean brands.

We are driving the range-topping 2008 GT variant to find out if it’s more than just a pretty face.

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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

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Verdict

The Peugeot 2008 is a handsome and accomplished little SUV that’s fun to drive and has a cabin that feels a little bit special.

In reality the 2008 is too expensive and isn’t as practical as most of the mainstream compact SUVs.

This is the car you buy with your heart, not with your head.

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.

Peugeot 2008 vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Peugeot 2008 vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?