Mini Countryman 2026: more punch for the petrols, more range for the EVs

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Mini has refreshed the Countryman lineup for 2026 in Australia. The petrol Countryman C and Countryman S ALL4 now feature a 48-volt mild-hybrid system. It is not a full hybrid capable of running on electric power alone — rather, electrical assistance for the combustion engine, delivering livelier response, stronger low-end pull and compliance with the latest emissions rules.

The Countryman C now produces 125 kW (around 170 hp) and 280 Nm of torque — gains of 10 kW and 50 Nm. The 0–100 km/h sprint takes 8.3 seconds, 0.7 seconds quicker than before. The Countryman S ALL4 has also moved up: 160 kW (roughly 218 hp) and 360 Nm. It reaches 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, a 0.3-second improvement.

The electric versions have been reworked too. The Countryman E and Countryman SE ALL4 receive a new silicon carbide inverter. It is meant to improve energy-conversion efficiency, enhance regenerative braking and cut losses in the powertrain. WLTP range now reaches 501 km for the Countryman E and 467 km for the Countryman SE ALL4.

Australian pricing starts at AUD 54,490 ($38,328) for the Countryman C and AUD 60,490 ($42,549) for the S ALL4. The electric Countryman E is priced from AUD 68,990 ($48,528), with the SE ALL4 from AUD 73,990 ($52,045). The John Cooper Works ALL4 has also been updated for the new emissions standards, though its core specs are unchanged.