MINI Countryman Archives

Jul 7, 25Jul 7, 25

2026 MINI USA Ordering Guide: JCW Style Package, Prices, Best Options

What’s the best way to spec your new MINI? For U.S. buyers, 2026 brings a host of updates worth knowing. Should you opt for the new JCW Style package or go all-in...

The Ultimate Guide to MINI’s Red, White & Blue Colors (2001–2025)

“MINI Street” Debuts at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed with Immersive Brand Experiences

Rumor Debunked – the Electric MINI Countryman SE Is Not Leaving the US

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 4th Gen MINIs | 2024-2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Cooper Convertible (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman U25 MINI Countryman

From Toggles to Touchscreens: Can MINI OS9 Channel the Brand’s Analog Past?

MINI has always been a brand built on personality through design. From the moment the R50 debuted in 2001, it was clear this wasn’t just another hatchback—it was an automotive character study....

Jun 10, 25Jun 18, 25

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

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...

Jun 5, 25Jun 6, 25

1st Gen MINIs | 2001-2007 2nd Gen MINIs | 2006-2014 3rd Gen MINIs | 2014-2024 4th Gen MINIs | 2024-2031 MINI Aceman MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman

MINI Cooper 0-60, Weight, Top Speed: Definitive Performance Guide 2001-2025

MINI has clearly evolved over the years and there are plenty of opinions on what that has meant for the cars themselves. But what do the numbers tell us? So we dug...

Jun 4, 25Jun 6, 25

F54 Clubman | 2015 - 2024 F56 Two-Door Hardtop F60 Countryman | 2016 - 2024 JCW GP U25 MINI Countryman

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

Ask any MINI die-hard to name the brand’s performance benchmark and they will probably point to the JCW GP. But dig a bit deeper and you’ll get some surprising answers. So we...

Jun 3, 25Jun 3, 25

4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 NE5 MINI Countryman | 2028 - 2035 U25 MINI Countryman

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

Apple has officially taken the wraps off the highly anticipated CarPlay Ultra, debuting it in the 2026 Aston Martin Vanquish S—with more automakers expected to follow suit. But what about MINI and...

May 30, 25May 30, 25

Rumor U25 MINI Countryman

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

MINI has always been a brand with a bit of dirt under its fingernails. From the icy roads of Monte Carlo to the brutal sands of Dakar, it has consistently proven to...

May 12, 25May 12, 25

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

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

U25 MINI Countryman

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

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) U25 MINI Countryman

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

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Design U25 MINI Countryman

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