This is the Countryman PHEV (Cooper SE / Cooper S E ALL4 style) with a petrol engine driving the front wheels and an electric motor on the rear axle for AWD and electric-only running. Expect an electric range in the low tens of kilometres in real-world use (enough for many commutes) and a reduced boot floor where the high-voltage battery sits; charging is by an onboard AC charger from a domestic socket and a full charge takes a few hours. The hybrid hardware adds complexity and dealer servicing tends to be pricier than mainstream small SUVs, so check battery health and any software/recall history.

• Hybrid battery state-of-health report (max capacity %) and remaining warranty / service records for the high-voltage system
• Charging inlet, cables and charge-history (confirm domestic/AC charge time and that the inlet closes cleanly)
• Automatic gearbox behaviour and service history (smooth shifts, no hesitation; check for gearbox oil change history)
• ALL4 rear-motor engagement: drive on different grips to check for clunks, delay or warning lights from the e-axle
• Boot/underfloor where the battery sits — look for water ingress, corrosion or damaged trim that suggests past problems