Episode 402: 2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 EV, 2025 Honda HR-V, Listener Question
Small crossovers dominate this week's episode in different ways. First up Benjamin reviews the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all electric, AWD compact, with plenty of range and equipment. Then Sami checks out the 2025 Honda HR-V, which feels like a thoroughly average crossover from an automaker that used to be capable of much more. The guys wrap things up discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question.
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Show Notes
The show starts off with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Mini Cooper Countryman SE All4, an all wheel drive, electric 'ute that manages to stay small, affordable and impressive to drive. What's the downside? Try the weird user interface and get back to us; or don't and listen to Benjamins gripes of the infotainment system, and his overall take on this Mini EV.
Then Sami tries his hardest to not talk about the 2025 Honda HR-V, by first discussing the history of the Fit subcompact, and the era of Honda when it wasn't afraid of doing things it's own way. The new HR-V is lacking any personality, while being worse than many of its rivals in key specs like fuel economy and pricing. Sami asks what's the point?
The guys finish up by discussing lease-friendly EVs to answer a listener question.
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