Auto loans: 2012 MINI Countryman
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.9 to 9.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 7.9 to 9.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2012 MINI Countryman for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
2012 MINI Countryman specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo | 1.6L 4-cylinder | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 8.6 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.5 L/100 km | 10.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 6.9 L/100 km | 7.4 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.7 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100 km | 8.3 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 184 g/km | 197 g/km | 197 g/km | 205 g/km | 205 g/km | 212 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.83 | $14.53 | $14.88 | $15.05 | $15.40 | $15.93 |
2012 MINI Countryman: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 | Powertrain 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| MPG city (US) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 |
| MPG highway (US) | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
| MPG combined (US) | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 36 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 31 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) | 453 L (16 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,750 | US$2,950 | US$2,950 | US$3,050 | US$3,050 | US$3,150 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,766 | $2,906 | $2,976 | $3,010 | $3,080 | $3,186 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2012 MINI Countryman
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 79 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine (39), electrical system (17) and air bags (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18V248000 | 2018-04-18 | engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:turbo/supercharger | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Thinking of buying the 2012 MINI Countryman?
CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2012 MINI Countryman for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. This page sets out the 2012 MINI Countryman for buyers, in plain words.
What to check on the Countryman
Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace.
Under the hood
Power comes from the 1.6L 4-cylinder, driving through a 6-speed manual. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 24 litres, from its 7.9 L/100 km rating. In energy, every 100 km costs about $13.83 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The Countryman in everyday use
As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. With 453 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes a family's bags for a long weekend.
Good uses for the Countryman
It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits commuters, couples and business trips.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the Countryman first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the Countryman for a week and see how it fits your life. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer.
Running costs
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.
Still deciding?
Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2012 MINI Countryman from us first.
Ask us about the 2012 MINI Countryman
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2012 MINI Countryman for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2012 MINI Countryman
Does CarmaCars sell the 2012 MINI Countryman?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2012 MINI Countryman before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2012 MINI Countryman have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2012 MINI Countryman cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2766.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.