MINI Countryman Wins Medium Crossover UK Car of the Year Awards 2025

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The new MINI Countryman just took home the title of Medium Crossover of the Year at the 2025 UK Car of the Year Awards. Handed out by a panel of 31 auto journalists who know their way around a spec sheet and a B-road, the awards aim to spotlight the best new cars tailored to UK buyers.

The judges called out the Countryman’s standout design, clever tech, and that signature MINI “fun-to-drive” DNA. Or as one put it: “The Countryman injects some design flair into a class full of same-again SUVs. Its interior is refreshingly stylish and well-built too.”

They didn’t stop there: Judges went on to say; “The new MINI Countryman perfectly embodies the evolution of the brand while staying true to its playful roots – making it an exciting choice for those who have grown up alongside it. As the MINI range has increased, so has the quality, desirability and ‘fun to drive’ element, with the Countryman standing out for its practicality”.

Crash Tests Wins

In related news, The new Countryman also recently earned some of the industry’s most coveted crash safety accolades on both sides of the Atlantic, reinforcing its position as a crossover that’s as secure as it is spirited.

In the UK, the Euro NCAP awarded the Countryman a full five-star rating, with strong marks for adult and child occupant protection. MINI’s pedestrian safety measures, including an active bonnet system designed to soften impacts, also contributed to the high score. Standard driver assistance features like automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping support helped round out the top-tier performance.

Across the Atlantic in the U.S., the Countryman earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick, scoring “Good” in nearly every category, including the notoriously tough small overlap front crash tests. The only exception was a single “Acceptable” mark in rear passenger pelvis protection—an area where many vehicles in this segment still struggle.

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