U25 MINI Countryman Archives

Jun 5, 25Jun 6, 25

MINI USA Unveils 2026 Line-up With New Options & Pricing

New colors, smarter tech, richer standard kit and, at last, paddle shifters for every S model. MINI’s 2026 range may look like minimal changes at first glance, yet under the paint lies...

MINI 0-60 Shootout: The Fastest (Factory) MINIs Ranked

Why MINI is Rejecting CarPlay Ultra (and What They’re Doing Instead)

MINI’s History of Off-Roaders Is Finally Set to Hit Showrooms

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MINI USA Extends Price Protection—but Only If Your Car Is Built by June 30th

Buried in our recent tariff report was the news that MINI USA is extending price protection for potential customer to Jun 30th. But what does that mean and how do the UK...

May 11, 25May 11, 25

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MINI Countryman by X-Raid: Off-Road-Ready and Headed for Limited Production?

X-Raid, the name behind MINI’s Dakar Rally dominance, has unveiled its latest collaboration based on the 2025 MINI Countryman. Developed in partnership with delta4x4, this one time concept looks to be headed...

May 9, 25May 9, 25

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MINI USA Extends Price Protection—But Tariffs Now Hit Cooper and Countryman Very Differently

In the latest US Tariff twist, UK-built vehicles headed to the U.S. now face a reduced 10% import tariff (down from the proposed 25% but up from the previous 2.5%). For MINI,...

May 9, 25May 10, 25

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MINI’s New Head of Design on Current & Future Models

Our friend Horatiu from BMWblog connected with MINI’s new Head of Design, Holger Hampf, to talk about the current lineup and where the brand is headed. For the first time, we get...

May 2, 25May 2, 25

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Could Electric MINI’s Be Made in North America?

Ten years ago, the idea of MINIs being built in North America would have sounded far-fetched. But in today’s global manufacturing landscape, it’s no longer out of the question. So how could...

May 2, 25May 2, 25

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MINI EVs Getting Tesla Supercharger Access in North America: Timeline & Adapter Info

In the world of EVs, charging access is everything. And soon, MINI owners will finally get the golden ticket: access to Tesla’s vaunted Supercharger network. But—like most things in the automotive industry—it’s...

May 1, 25May 1, 25

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MINIUSA Says “No Thanks” to Expanding Software Subscriptions—for Now

In a world where automakers are increasingly looking to turn every feature into a monthly payment, MINI USA has confirmed it has no plans to offer additional subscription-based software. While some functionalities...

Apr 30, 25Apr 30, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

Breaking Down MINI’s Go-Kart Mode: Throttle, Shifts, Steering & Sound Unpacked

MINI has long promised a “go-kart feeling,” but what does that mean in the modern era of drive-by-wire systems and synthesized engine sounds? We’ve taken a deep dive into what GoKart mode...

Apr 24, 25Apr 25, 25

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MINI’s Big Leap into Autonomous Driving and Safety Tech

For years, MINI lagged behind its BMW siblings in adopting the latest driver assistance and autonomous driving features. Sure, it was always more go-kart than gadget. But in 2025, MINI is finally...

Apr 21, 25Apr 21, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

We’re driving Every New MINI Sold in the US – What Do you Want to Know?

We’re packing our bags and heading to MINI USA’s 2025 product launch where we’ll get behind the wheel of ever single new MINI available. What do you want to know? What would...

Apr 9, 25Apr 8, 25