NE5 MINI Countryman | 2028 - 2035 Archives

May 30, 25May 30, 25

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...

MINI Shifts Strategy – Will Make A New Combustion Powered Countryman

BMW & MINI’s Future: How Processing Power Is Replacing Horsepower w/Video

BMW’s Gen6 EV Architecture Could be A Quantum Leap for MINI

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MINI’s Big Shift: How Rear-Wheel Drive Could Transform Future Electric Models

For those that missed our report last week, MINI looks to be going rear wheel drive (with optional AWD) for its future electric vehicles. Why? It comes down BMW’s Gen6 architecture which will underpin...

Feb 26, 25Feb 26, 25

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Future Electric MINIs Could Go Rear-Wheel Drive with More Range & Faster Charging

Since the dawn of the Mini in 1959, front-wheel drive has been a cornerstone of the brand. But that could soon change as MINI prepares to adopt BMW’s Neue Klasse architecture and its Gen6 800V technology....

Feb 23, 25Feb 23, 25

NE5 MINI Countryman | 2028 - 2035 Reviews Video

Video: Hands-on With the BMW Vision Driving Experience & What it Means for MINI

Violent, relentless and literally breathtaking. Those were the first words that came to mind as I climbed out of most powerful and capable BMW of all time – the BMW Vision Driving...

Feb 17, 25Feb 17, 25

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BMW Rumored to Halt Plans for Electric J01 MINI Cooper & J05 Aceman Production in the UK

In a surprise development, BMW is rumored to have shelved plans to build the current J01 Cooper and J05 Aceman in the UK. Despite earlier plans, the decision not to electrify the...

Dec 25, 24Feb 7, 25

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Exclusive: MINI Delays Going All Electric & Will Make ICE Models Longer

For the last four years, MINI has publicly stated its goal to become an all-electric brand by late 2030. This would mean ending all internal combustion engine (ICE) production by the end...

Nov 15, 24Nov 15, 24

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Part 3: Did MINI Go Electric Too Soon? (or Not Soon Enough?)

Fifteen years ago MINI debuted its first electric car - the MINI E. Created as a rolling test bed for BMW, the MINI E was a riot to drive and quickly earned a loyal fanbase of early adopters. But with only 100 miles of range and a $850 lease price, had limited appeal. Worse yet, it turned out MINI had no follow-up sequel.

Jul 31, 24Jul 31, 24

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BMW Group & electric Hypercar Brand Rimac Announce Longterm Partnership

The BMW Group (which includes MINI) and Rimac Technology have officially announced a long-term partnership. And the goal is truly exciting; co-develop and co-produce innovative battery technology for selected battery-electric vehicles. What...

Apr 9, 24Apr 11, 24

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Part 2: The BMW Concept That Could Transform Future MINI Infotainment Systems

Last month we went hands-on with the new BMW Neue Klasse X concept and came away incredibly impressed with the design and technology behind it all. But there was one piece of...

Mar 26, 24Mar 26, 24

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Part 1: BMW Neue Klasse Will Help Next Gen (NE5) Countryman Increase Range & Performance

The all new electric MINI Countryman hasn’t even reached buyers hands yet and we already have a glimpse of what’s next. This past week BMW took the wraps off of the BMW...

Mar 25, 24Mar 25, 24

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Exclusive: MINI Is Killing Run-flat Tires in All Future Models

The 20 year experiment of run-flats is over for MINI. After years of customer complaints about ride quality, performance impacted by weight and high replacement costs, MINI has decided to eliminates run-flats...

Nov 27, 23Apr 17, 24