NE5 MINI Countryman: Reviews, Buying Guides, and Updates

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 | 2032 + 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

4th Generation 2024-2031 5th Generation 2031 + F65 5 Door | 2024 - 2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 F67 Cooper Convertible Feature J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Convertible (Canceled) J05 MINI Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman NE5 | 2032 + Rumor U25 | 2024 - 2032

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

4th Generation 2024-2031 5th Generation 2031 + J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Convertible (Canceled) NE5 | 2032 + U25 | 2024 - 2032

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

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

5th Generation 2031 + BMW NE5 | 2032 +

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

BMW NE5 | 2032 +

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

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

NE5 | 2032 + U25 | 2024 - 2032

Rumor: MINI to Replace the New Countryman Electric Early

File this one strictly under rumor for the time being. The U25 electric MINI Countryman is a hugely important new offering from the brand that takes its best selling model and pairs...

Oct 27, 23Apr 29, 24