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2025 Mini Countryman Car Seat Fit Guide: How Well Do They Install?
2025 Mini Countryman Car Seat Check: A Comprehensive Review
Overview: Car Seat Compatibility in the 2025 Mini Countryman
The 2025 Mini Countryman remains the largest model in Mini’s lineup, offering a refreshed design and more interior space. However, when it comes to accommodating child safety seats, the backseat still presents some challenges. While the updated model boasts an improved cabin layout, parents will find that rear-facing car seats may compromise front passenger legroom. In this review, we examine how different car seats fit in the Countryman, focusing on ease of installation, space availability, and overall compatibility.
Does It Fit Three Car Seats?
No. The 2025 Mini Countryman does not have enough width in the second row to accommodate three child car seats simultaneously. If your family requires three seats, you may need to consider a larger SUV or a model with a more spacious rear bench.
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2025 Mini Countryman Latch System: Grade A
The Latch system in the Countryman is well-designed and easy to access. Here’s what makes it stand out:
- Lower Anchors: Positioned beneath flip-up plastic covers for ease of access.
- Top Tether Anchors: Located three-quarters of the way down the seatback, making them visible and user-friendly.
Overall, the Latch system earns an A rating for being highly accessible and simple to use.
Infant Car Seat: Grade C
Installing an infant car seat in the Countryman is straightforward, thanks to the accessible Latch anchors. However, the biggest issue is front passenger space:
- The infant seat significantly reduces legroom for the front passenger.
- A 5-foot-6-inch front passenger may find their knees uncomfortably close to the dashboard.
Due to the space constraints, the infant seat receives a Grade C.
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Rear-Facing Convertible Seat: Grade C
Similar to the infant seat, the rear-facing convertible fits into the backseat with ease. However, it again limits front passenger legroom, leading to discomfort for taller passengers.
While the installation process itself is smooth, the space limitation results in another Grade C.
Forward-Facing Convertible Seat: Grade A
The forward-facing convertible seat fits well in the Countryman once the headrest is adjusted. Here’s why it earns an A rating:
- Lower anchors and top tether anchor are easy to use.
- The seat fits flush against the seatback without any obstruction.
Parents will find this car seat installation hassle-free in the Mini Countryman.
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Booster Seat: Grade A
The booster seat also performs well in the Countryman, with an A rating for the following reasons:
- The headrest adjusts to provide proper support.
- The seat belt buckles are stable and accessible, allowing children to buckle in independently.
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Car Seat Grading Scale
We use the following grading system to evaluate car seat fitment:
- A: Adequate room for the seat and child, does not impact front passenger space, and offers easy Latch access.
- B: Minor room or fit issues but still functional.
- C: Marginal space limitations and at least one fit issue.
- D: Insufficient room and multiple fit challenges.
- F: Does not fit or is unsafe for use.
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How We Conduct Our Car Seat Checks
At MotorVero, we test car seat fitment using industry-standard methods. Our process includes:
- Adjusting front seats for a 6-foot driver and a shorter front passenger.
- Installing the following child seats in the second row:
- Infant Seat: Chicco KeyFit 30
- Convertible Seat: Graco Contender 65
- Booster Seat: Graco TurboBooster
- Testing seat fitment behind both the driver and front passenger.
- Assessing whether three car seats can fit across the second row.
We also remind parents that car seats can be installed using either the Latch system or a seat belt, and that Latch anchors have a weight limit of 65 pounds (child and seat combined).

Rodrique Ewang
Last Updated On Feb, 15-2025