This is, without question, the most important thing about the second-generation Mini Countryman. A brand-new hybrid drivetrain makes this Mini's first hybrid model, building on lessons learned from the all-electric Mini E some years ago, not to mention BMW's own i3 and i8 plug-in vehicles. The new Cooper S E Countryman (that's its full name) takes all of the standard car's functionality and all-wheel-drive capability, but adds a healthy dose of efficiency.
The Countryman PHEV uses a dual-powertrain setup. Up front, under the hood, the company’s turbocharged, 1.5-liter inline-three engine makes 134 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque, with a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
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