Small overlap front: driver-side
Rating applies to 2011-16 models
Tested vehicle: 2014 Mini Countryman 4-door 2wd
The Mini Countryman was introduced in the 2011 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Hip/thigh | |
| Lower leg/foot | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Action shot taken during the small overlap frontal crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the door frame, steering wheel, and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained reasonably well.
The frontal and side curtain airbags worked well together to protect the head from injury in the crash test. Still, the inflated portion of the curtain airbag should extend farther forward toward the A-pillar to protect the head from contact with forward side structure and outside objects if crash circumstances were to differ slightly.
Except for door hinge pillar deformation, the driver's space was maintained reasonably well, and risk of injuries to the dummy's legs and feet was low.
Technical measurements for this test
Moderate overlap front: original test
Rating applies to 2011-16 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Mini Countryman S 4-door 2wd
The Mini 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,.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Chest | |
| Leg/foot, left | |
| Leg/foot, right | |
| Driver restraints and dummy kinematics | |
Technical measurements for this test
Side: original test
Rating applies to 2011-16 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Mini Countryman S 4-door 2wd with standard front and rear head curtain airbags and standard front seat-mounted torso airbags
The Mini Countryman was introduced in the 2011 model year.
| Evaluation criteria | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall evaluation | |
| Structure and safety cage | |
| Driver injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Driver head protection | |
| Rear passenger injury measures | |
| Head/neck | |
| Torso | |
| Pelvis/leg | |
| Rear passenger head protection | |
View of the vehicle and barrier just after the crash test.
View of the vehicle after the crash with doors removed, showing the side airbags and damage to the occupant compartment.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the driver dummy's head was protected from being hit by hard structures by the side curtain airbag.
Smeared greasepaint shows where the rear passenger dummy’s head was protected by the side airbag.
Technical measurements for this test
Roof strength
Rating applies to 2011-16 models
Tested vehicle: 2011 Mini Countryman 4-door 2wd
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight | 2,984 lbs |
| Peak force | 14,829 lbs |
| Strength-to-weight ratio | 4.97 |
Head restraints & seats
Seat type: Standard Seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
Seat type: Sport Seat
| Overall evaluation | |
|---|---|
| Dynamic rating | |
| Seat/head restraint geometry |
Technical measurements for this test
About the head restraint & seat test
Currently, IIHS tests apply only to front seats.