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2012 Mini Countryman

New from

$48,300 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

2 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

6.6 - 7.5 L / 100km

About the Mini Countryman

Last updated Sep 27, 2025

The new Mini Countryman is a Small Luxury offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $48,300 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cooper S Chilli Red Edition variant and topping out at $50,650 for the Cooper S Chilli Red Edition.

There is 1 variant of the Countryman available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2010.

The Mini Countryman is only available with an null motor that produces 135kW and 260Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2012 Countryman is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011

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Power to Weight

101.12 - 103.05 kW/t

52.12 kW/t

164.34 kW/t

Boot Space

450 litres

260 litres

486 litres

Fuel Efficiency

6.6 - 7.5 L/100km

4.1 L/100km

8.5 L/100km

Vehicle Range

627 - 712 km

170 km

1,222 km

Price

$48,300 - $50,650

$35,750

$74,500

Warranty (Years)

2 years

4 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,780 - 1,805 kg

1,645 kg

2,075 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

149 mm

98 mm

160 mm

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2012 Mini Countryman Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$50,650
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$48,300

*excl. on-roads

All Mini Countryman Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$49,990	$77,990
2024	$49,990	$77,990
2023	$48,155	$76,200
2022	$46,405	$74,300
2021	$44,500	$73,650

*excl. on-roads

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2012 Mini Countryman Specs

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Cooper S Chilli Red Edition

Audio
- Antenna Type: Diversity
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Brand Name: Harman/kardon
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Suv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: R56
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 101.12
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Convenience
- Ashtray Front Illuminated
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- Navigational Systems Controls: Knobs/touch Buttons
- Navigational Systems Data Feed: Internal Memory/hd
- Navigational Systems Display Type: Colour
- Navigational Systems Information Type: Full Map And Voice
- Navigational Systems Traffic Info
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Manual
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1170
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 450
- Front Headroom (mm): 1013
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1378
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1341
- Front Track (mm): 1525
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 149
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.3
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 53.5
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.8
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 52.1
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11600
- Overall Height (mm): 1561
- Overall Length (mm): 4110
- Overall Width (mm): 1789
- Rear Headroom (mm): 953
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1360
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1323
- Rear Track (mm): 1551
- Wheelbase (mm): 2595
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 7.0
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
- Bore Engine: 77.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 175
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1598
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 85.8
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 47
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Piano Black
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
- Upholstery Color: Red
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-xenon
Locks
- Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
- Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
- Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
- Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Red
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 627
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 16.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 7.9
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 210
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 130
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 184
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 135
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 260
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1700
Roof
- Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
- Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
- Front To Rear Sunroof Tilting
- Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
- One Touch Opening Front To Rear Sunroof
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20111221
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Ancap Diesel Fwd
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/20/40
- Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Variable Distance Period
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1805
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1335
- Tare Weight (kg): 1307
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225

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2012 Mini Countryman Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1500Kg	1500Kg
2024	1500Kg	1500Kg
2023	1500Kg	1500Kg
2022	1500Kg	1500Kg
2021	1500Kg	1500Kg

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2012 Mini Countryman Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Mini Countryman

The most fuel efficient Mini Countryman is the Cooper S Chilli Red Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Mini Countryman	Fuel Type	Combined
1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	7.5 L/100km
1.6L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	6.6 L/100km

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2012 Mini Countryman Warranty

What is the warranty on a Mini Countryman?

The Mini Countryman offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.