MINI Countryman Safety Ratings

The MINI Countryman brings together signature MINI driving fun, standard ALL4 all-wheel drive, and room for five, making it a versatile choice for life in Manhattan, the Bronx, and Queens, NY. Redesigned for the 2025 model year and now classified by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as a small SUV, the Countryman pairs strong crash test performance with an extensive list of standard driver assistance technology.
At MINI of Manhattan, we’ve put together this guide to MINI Countryman safety ratings and features so you can drive with confidence, whether you’re commuting through Midtown or heading beyond the five boroughs for the weekend.
Key Takeaways
- The MINI Countryman earned Good ratings from the IIHS in the small overlap front, updated side, headlight, and pedestrian front crash prevention evaluations.
- Every Countryman comes standard with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assistance, lane centering, blind-spot warning, and rear cross-traffic warning.
- Standard ALL4 all-wheel drive adds traction for rain, snow, and changing New York road conditions.
MINI Countryman IIHS Safety Ratings
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing deaths, injuries, and property damage from motor vehicle crashes. Its evaluations measure how well vehicles protect occupants in a crash and how well their technology helps prevent collisions.
The current MINI Countryman earned the following IIHS ratings:*
- Small overlap front test: Good on both the driver and passenger sides
- Updated side test: Good
- Headlights: Good across all trims
- Pedestrian front crash prevention: Good with the standard system
- Vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention 2.0: Acceptable with the standard system
In the small overlap front test, the Countryman, based on the 2025 model, earned Good ratings for its structure and safety cage, injury measures, and restraints and dummy kinematics on both the driver and passenger sides.
For drivers navigating busy crosswalks in Midtown, along Queens Boulevard, and throughout the Bronx, the Good pedestrian front crash prevention rating adds an important layer of protection.
Standard MINI Countryman Safety and Driver Assistance Features
Every MINI Countryman comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of driver assistance technology designed to help you anticipate hazards and avoid collisions:
- Active Blind Spot Detection
- Lane Departure Warning
- Frontal Collision Warning
- Rear Collision Prevention
- Available Countryman Safety Technology
Drivers who want even more support can upgrade with available packages:
Comfort Package Plus: Adds parking assistance cameras and a navigation system with augmented reality. It comes standard with the Iconic equipment package.
Comfort Package Max: Adds Active Driving Assistant Pro, which allows hands-free driving at speeds under 37 MPH. It’s an ideal feature for stop-and-go traffic on the FDR Drive or the Queensboro Bridge, though drivers must remain attentive.
Is the MINI Countryman a safe vehicle?
Yes. The MINI Countryman earned Good IIHS ratings in the small overlap front, updated side, headlight, and pedestrian front crash prevention evaluations. It also includes extensive standard driver assistance technology.
Is the MINI Countryman good for driving in snow?
The Countryman’s standard ALL4 all-wheel drive and 8.0 inches of ground clearance on gas models help it handle snowy New York streets. For the best winter traction, pair it with winter tires.**
Does the MINI Countryman have parking cameras?
The available Comfort Package Plus adds parking assistance cameras, which work with the vehicle’s front and rear parking sensors to make tight city parking easier.
Test-Drive a MINI Countryman Today
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*Source: IIHS
**Source: Edmunds