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Mini Cooper Countryman

2011-13 models
2013 Top Safety Pick 2013 Mini Cooper Countryman

MODERATE OVERLAP FRONT TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage Injury measures Restraints/dummy kinematics
Head/neck Chest Leg/foot, left Leg/foot, right
Good Good Good Good Good Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.

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Test details:

The Mini Cooper Countryman was introduced in the 2011 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW, the manufacturer of the Mini, as part of frontal crash test verification.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was well controlled. The driver side curtain airbag deployed during the crash. After the dummy moved forward into the frontal airbag, it rebounded into the seat without its head coming close to any stiff structure that could cause injury.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

Additional features:

  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Passenger knee airbag: a separate airbag in the lower instrument panel designed to minimize knee injuries in frontal crashes
  • Electronic stability control
  • Antilock brakes
  • Programmable daytime running lights (optional)

Tested vehicle specifications:

  • 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman S 4-door
  • Class: Small car
  • Weight: 2,915 lbs.
  • Side airbags: front and rear head curtain airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
  • Wheelbase: 102 in.
  • Length: 162 in.
  • Width: 70 in.
  • Engine: 1.6 L turbocharged 4-cylinder
  • EPA ratings: 25 mpg city | 32 mpg highway

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Last updated: December 11, 2012

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