Mini updates Countryman range

MINI Australia has announced changes to the Countryman C and S ALL4 for 2026, the duo adopting 48-volt mild hybrid (MHEV) technology to improve output – and efficiency.

Further, battery electric variants offer greater efficiency and an improved driving range, reflecting, Mini says, its ongoing focus on advancing powertrain technology, efficiency, and sustainability.

The changes come as pricing increases by as much as $1500 with the starting point of the Countryman range now listed at $54,990 plus on-road costs (see pricing table below for more info).

Mini Australia says the addition of MHEV technology to petrol-powered Countryman variants sees the range gain compliance with the latest EU6e emissions standards and WLTP certification requirements.

Significantly, the driveline sharpens the 0-100km/h acceleration time of the Countryman C (down 0.7 seconds to 8.3 seconds) and adds more power (+10kW to 125kW) and torque (+50Nm to 280Nm).

Combined cycle fuel consumption is now listed at 6.9 litres per 100km (+0.1L/100km^) and CO2 emissions 164 grams per kilometre (+10g/km^).

The sportier Mini Countryman S ALL4 sees a sharpening of the 0-100km/h time of 0.3 seconds (to 7.1 seconds), and identical power and torque bumps (+10kW and +50Nm), now outputting 160kW/360Nm.

Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions again remain comparable with the outgoing variant at 7.3L/100km (-0.6L/100km^) and 164g/km (-6g/km^) respectively.

Mini Australia says the integration of MHEV technology enables both variants to recover and redeploy energy during driving, improving efficiency while maintaining Mini’s “signature go-kart driving feel”.

For the Countryman BEV, we find a “significant hardware upgrade” that introduces a new Silicon Carbide (SiC) inverter.

Mini says the unit ensures more efficiency energy conversion and power delivery, improved energy recuperation under braking, and enhanced overall drivetrain efficiency, particularly in stop-start driving conditions.

Updated WLTP driving range figures for the Countryman E are now listed at up to 501km (+79km^) while the Countryman SE ALL4 is listed at 467km (+71km^).

The Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) Countryman ALL4 offers the same acceleration times, and power and torque outputs as before, but now returns 8.3L/100km (+0.6L/100km^) and emits 188g/km (+11g/km^).

Mini’s Countryman continues to compete with segment (SUV Small over $45k) rivals that include the Alfa Romeo Tonale (from $58,990 + ORC), Cupra Formentor (from $56,990 + ORC), Lexus LBX (from $47,200 + ORC), Renault Megane E-Tech (from $54,990 + ORC), and Volvo EX30 (from $59,990 + ORC).

The Countryman has notched up sales of 748 units in the year-to-date ending 31 May, down 18.1 per cent on the same time last year.

That figure places the Countryman well behind segment leaders that include the related BMW X1/iX1 (2064 unit sales YTD), Kia EV3 (1837 units), Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (1534 units), Volvo XC40 (1158 units), and Volkswagen T-Roc (1013 units).

2026 Mini Countryman pricing*:

*Pricing excludes on-road costs.

^Comparison fuel and CO2 emissions data courtesy of Green Vehicle Guide.