Suzuki S-Cross vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?

Suzuki S-Cross

$22,490 - $34,495

2024 price

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Mini Countryman

$45,900 - $77,800

2025 price

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Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX

Land Rover Discovery Sport

Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class

Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class

Mini Countryman

Mitsubishi ASX

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross

Summary

2024 Suzuki S-Cross

2025 Mini Countryman

By Byron Mathioudakis

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

6.2L/100km (combined)

7.7L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Strong turbo powertrain
Practical and spacious cabin
Surprisingly agile handling

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

Dislikes

High prices
Dated design
Needs 95 RON premium unleaded

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

2024 Suzuki S-Cross Summary

Would you consider a European-made small SUV with a terrific turbo engine from one of our all-time favourite hot hatches, a reliable torque-converter auto, ample room for five plus luggage, and all from under $40K?

You’d be at the very least a bit curious, right?

Behold the latest Suzuki S-Cross! Okay. It’s been around the sun nearly a dozen times. And you can clock its age in a couple of key areas.

But this crossover from the class of 2013 is not even close to being the oldest-in-show (stand up, Mitsubishi ASX). And, as our testing revealed, the S-Cross can still teach far newer rivals like the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion and Subaru Crosstrek a thing or two.

Because thoughtful design is timeless. Time, then, to crack open the S-Cross.

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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

2024 Suzuki S-Cross 2025 Mini Countryman

Verdict

Back in the day, you’d hear people say they’d never buy an all-new car, but instead get the last of the old model that would have had all the bugs ironed out.

If this sort of homespun logic makes sense, then maybe the latest S-Cross might just be the perfect SUV car for you.

Not only has it been in production for years, there is nothing fundamentally wrong with it. Indeed, for performance, packaging and ease, it does plenty that's right. Thoughtful design is timeless.

But there are newer alternatives that look way fresher (particularly inside) yet cost the same or less, and offer more, including updated driver-assist safety.

Still, you can do a lot worse than take an S-Cross for a test drive.

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.

Suzuki S-Cross vs Mini Countryman What's the difference?

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Suzuki S-Cross vs Mini Countryman
What's the difference?