The main difference between these two models? Cargo space. The MINI Countryman, being an SAV and slightly larger, also has a little more cargo space than the MINI Cooper. The Cooper will give you a maximum of 40.7 cu.

sport But as it was produced specifically for motorsport, the Cooper 'S' proudly stands for sport. Back in 1963, Mini realised how successful its 997 Mini Cooper was on the track and figured they could take it up a notch: the then 1071 cc Cooper S was born.

BMW acquired MINI in 1996 and has owned it since then. MINI actually began, not as its own brand, but as model names for two different brands: the Austin Mini and Morris Mini. These brands were made by the same manufacturer: Leyland.

Oxford, England MINI's manufacturing home is in Oxford, England, on the same site where cars have been produced for over 100 years. In addition to Plant Oxford, some MINI vehicles are assembled at the VDL NedCar plant in the city of Born in the Netherlands, and at the Magna Steyr facility in Graz, Austria.

turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 301 horsepower and 331 pound-feet of torque (John Cooper Works)

The MINI Cooper is equipped with a 1.5 L TwinPower Turbocharged 3-cylinder making 134 horsepower, while the MINI Cooper S includes a 2.0 L TwinPower Turbo 4-cylinder engine making 189 horsepower. If fun driving is necessary to you then the additional 55hp offered by the MINI Cooper S is going to be a must-have.

The "S" model features a turbocharged engine that generates more horsepower and torque than the Base model. This engine upgrade also means that the "S" model requires different parts to handle the increased power output. MINI Cooper "S" parts are specifically-designed to fit the high-performance "S" model.

This is the BMW B48 engine used here in the Cooper S model but also found in many mainstream BMW models. 2.0 litre 4 cylinder diesel.

In 1969, the MINI brand was started and produced by the Rover Group, previously known as BL until 2000. BMW MINI Cooper came to be after the purchase of MINI in 1996. But, who manufactures MINI Cooper? BMW!

The new MINI Countryman (03/2023). Leipzig. MINI's fully electric future will start in 2023 with, among other things, the new MINI Countryman at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig. This will be the first time that a MINI model is produced entirely in Germany.

BMW The MINI Cooper brand is owned by German auto manufacturer BMW. All four-cylinder petrol BMW and Mini Cooper engines are currently made in the United Kingdom, at the Hams Hall Plant near Birmingham. Diesel MINI engines are made in Austria, at BMW's Plant Steyr.

BMW The MINI Cooper brand is owned by German auto manufacturer BMW. All four-cylinder petrol BMW and Mini Cooper engines are currently made in the United Kingdom, at the Hams Hall Plant near Birmingham. Diesel MINI engines are made in Austria, at BMW's Plant Steyr.

Best Mini Countryman engine The best engine for the Countryman is the Cooper - it might not sound like much, as it's only a 1.5-litre three-cylinder engine, but the turbocharger means that there's plenty of performance. It's quiet, fun to use, reasonably efficient and the best value for money. Expect around 40mpg.