MINI Countryman Scores a Perfect 5 Stars in NCAP Crash Testing (Video)

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The 2025 MINI Countryman has scored a coveted five-star Euro NCAP rating reflecting exceptional performance in multiple safety categories. This rating is the collective performance of all models tested including the electric MINI Countryman SE. Let’s take a look at the details and the slow-mo video!

Euro NCAP Rating

In the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), the 2025 MINI Countryman achieved a five-star rating, the highest possible score. This evaluation encompasses various aspects of vehicle safety, including adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, vulnerable road user protection, and safety assist technologies. The Countryman’s performance across these categories reflects its robust safety design and the integration of advanced driver assistance systems.

Adult Occupant Protection: 88%

The Countryman excelled in this category, offering strong protection for both driver and passengers during frontal, side, and rear-impact tests. The passenger compartment remained stable in the frontal offset test, while dummy readings indicated good protection for knees, femurs, and critical body areas. Side impact tests also showcased robust protection, with maximum points awarded for the vehicle’s ability to shield occupants from harmful forces.

Child Occupant Protection: 85%

The Countryman demonstrated strong results in this category, with excellent protection for child occupants in both the frontal offset and side impact tests. Euro NCAP highlighted the vehicle’s integrated ISOFIX mounts and its compatibility with a wide range of child restraint systems, enhancing ease of use and safety for families.

Vulnerable Road User Protection: 73%

In terms of pedestrian and cyclist safety, the Countryman performed well, thanks to its active bonnet system, which deploys to mitigate head injuries in the event of a collision. The vehicle scored well for lower leg and pelvic impact protection. However, Euro NCAP noted room for improvement in protecting upper legs during an impact.

Safety Assist: 85%

The Countryman impressed with its advanced suite of driver assistance technologies. Features such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance, and speed assistance systems contributed to the high score. Euro NCAP also commended the responsiveness of its AEB system in avoiding or mitigating collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists in various scenarios.

IIHS Top Safety Pick

Across the Atlantic, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awarded the 2025 MINI Countryman the Top Safety Pick designation. This honor is reserved for vehicles that excel in a series of rigorous crashworthiness evaluations and demonstrate effective crash avoidance and mitigation capabilities. The Countryman achieved the highest possible rating of “Good” in all but one category, with an “Acceptable” rating in rear passenger pelvis injury potential. This marks the highest score ever for a MINI in IIHS testing, highlighting significant advancements in safety engineering for the brand. 

Read more in MotoringFile’s U25 Countryman Section.

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