Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Mini Updates Countryman with Plug-In for 2017

Mini will offer a second-generation Countryman for the 2017 model year as a trio of variants that include the first plug-in hybrid and two gasoline models.

by Staff
October 26, 2016
Mini Updates Countryman with Plug-In for 2017

Photo of 2017 Countryman courtesy of Mini.

1 min to read


Photo of 2017 Countryman courtesy of Mini.

Mini will offer a second-generation Countryman for the 2017 model year as a trio of variants that include the first plug-in hybrid and two gasoline models.

Ad Loading...

The Mini Cooper Countryman and Cooper S Countryman will go on sale in March, while the plug-in hybrid model will go on sale in June. Mini will display the models at the Los Angeles International Auto Show in November.

Ad Loading...

Two gasoline engines include a direct-injected inline three-cylinder with TwinPower Turbo technology that makes 134 hp and 162 lb.-ft. of torque. A direct-injected, turbocharged inline four-cylinder engine with TwinPower Turbo technology makes 189 hp and 207 lb.-ft.

The plug-in variant will be known as the Cooper S E ALL4 and include the inline three-cylinder and electric motor that makes 87 hp, bringing system output to 221 hp. A 7.6 kWh lithium ion battery pack powers the vehicle to about 24 miles of electrified range, according to Mini.

The Countryman grows in length by adding 8.1 inches and width by adding 1.3 inches. The wheelbase grows by 2.9 inches, which increases rear legroom. Cargo volume increases 1.1 cubic feet and 5.4 cubic feet with the rear seats folded down.

More Green Fleet

A rear view of a Tesla getting charged at a depot
Green Fleet•by Faith Howell•September 17, 2026

EV Charging Use Is Outpacing Infrastructure Growth

ChargePoint’s 2026 Charging Forward Report points to rising charger use, higher-powered charging, commercial vehicle electrification, and energy-management technology. Here’s what fleets should know.

Read More →
green car with text over it reading The Current State of Fleet Electrification
Green Fleet•by Jeanny Abraham•August 13, 2026

Merchants Fleet Reports 290M EV Miles as Fleets Navigate Changing Electrification Market

From millions in operating savings to hundreds of millions of EV miles, Merchants Fleet’s latest report reveals what’s working and what’s changing in fleet electrification.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
a GM Energy Pass charging station
Green Fleet•by News/Media Release•July 29, 2026

ChargePoint Now Available in Energy Pass

ChargePoint and additional planned charging network integrations were added to GM's Energy Pass.

Read More →
Cover of the "Top 50 Green Fleets" report presented by Automotive Fleet and Inspiration Fleet, featuring an aerial nighttime photo of a lit highway interchange with looping ramps.
Green Fleet•July 16, 2026

The Top 50 Green Fleets

The List Is in: The Top 50 Green Fleets

Read More →
a Slate EV preview thumnbail
Green Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 14, 2026

First Look: Slate Auto's Electric Fleet Pickup

Could an affordable, modular EV pickup make electrification more practical for fleets?

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Yellow Slate pickup truck on a platform.
Green Fleet•by Martin Romjue•June 26, 2026

Slate Debuts Colorful, Unique EV Models

A recent media and client event, studded with electric vehicles dressed up on platforms, planted a new position for the manufacturer in the wider EV market. Fleets will find cost-saving advantages.

Read More →
Yellow Slate Fastback on a raised platform in a warehouse.
Green Fleet•by Martin Romjue•June 25, 2026

Slate Electric SUV, Pickup Switchable Model Aims For Light-Duty Fleets

Everything about this EV is counterintuitive and understated, making it stand out from the crowd.

Read More →
Rendering of electric vehicles charging beneath a solar-panel canopy, illustrating Inspiration Mobility Group’s acquisition of Electrada assets to expand commercial fleet electrification services.
Green Fleet•by News/Media Release•June 17, 2026

Inspiration Mobility Acquires Key Electrada Assets

Inspiration Mobility Group has acquired select assets of Electrada, adding the fleet electrification provider's team, technology, and charging infrastructure development capabilities to its energy management business.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
 The challenge of electrifying pickup trucks with two vehicles shown for gas or electric
Green Fleet•March 9, 2026

Why America’s Most Popular Vehicle is So Hard to Electrify

Turning America’s favorite workhorse electric means balancing range, payload, charging infrastructure, and price, an equation automakers are still trying to solve.

Read More →