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What different gearboxes does the MINI Countryman automatic come with?

Please clarify the type(s) of automatic gearbox fitted to the 2019 MINI Countryman? My research throws up conflicting information. A long thread about Steptronic transmission has multiple (unchallenged) postings describing it as 'conventional' or 'epicylic' (with manual override). But a search elsewhere shows the automatic 2019 Countryman as having "Steptronic with double clutch". Wiki refers to some models as having "8-speed automatic (or) 7-speed DCT". Is there a way to nail it down for a specific car from its numberplate?

Asked on 1 March 2024 by Mike Grundy

Answered by David Ross
Unfortunately the automatic gearbox options in the MINI Countryman vary depending on the year of manufacturer and the engine fitted. However, versions fitted with 6-speed or 8-speed automatic transmissions are conventional autos, while those with a seven-speed auto have a dual-clutch gearbox.
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