The 2026 Mini Countryman has been specified for Australia with updates that largely mirror those applied to the related BMW X1 several months ago.

Leading the revisions are Euro 6e-compliant powertrains featuring 48V mild-hybrid technology for the Countryman C and S, while fresh silicon carbide inverter technology enhances efficiency for the Countryman E and SE electric models to deliver greater driving range.

The Countryman C and S mild-hybrids also receive power increases from the 48V systems to 125kW/280Nm and 160kW/360Nm respectively, sharpening acceleration for both variants while preserving the fuel consumption and emissions figures of their predecessors.

Meanwhile the SiC inverter addition for the electric models unlocks extra range from the unchanged 64kWh battery pack.

The single-motor Countryman E now offers up to 501km of WLTP range while the dual-motor SE All4 reaches up to 467km, improvements from the earlier 462km and 433km figures.

Mini states the inverter technology also boosts energy recuperation under braking and optimises powertrain performance during everyday use, especially in urban stop-start conditions.

The Countryman JCW receives Euro 6e emissions updates yet keeps its prior specifications, led by 400Nm of torque.

Unlike the BMW X1 the Countryman range still lacks a plug-in hybrid variant.

The changes bring price increases of between $500 and $4000 depending on the model chosen.

Even so the Mini Countryman remains around $10,000 less expensive than the comparable BMW X1 in Australia, with the JCW showing a gap closer to $20,000 at the entry point.

The revised Mini Countryman range opens for ordering immediately with production changes scheduled from March 2026.

Pricing

Model	Price before on-road costs*
2026 Mini Countryman C	$54,490 (+$3500)
2026 Mini Countryman S All4	$60,490 (+$500)
2026 Mini JCW Countryman All4	$75,490 (+$3500)
2026 Mini Countryman E	$68,990 (+$4000)
2026 Mini Countryman SE All4	$73,990

*Manufacturer's Recommended List Pricing is shown and includes GST and LCT where applicable