Prices up for 2026 MINI Countryman range

MINI Australia has introduced a raft of technical upgrades for its Countryman line-up, with mild-hybrid tech now added to various petrol models, while upgrades to fully electric variants are said to boost driving range. But it comes at a cost, with the SUV range now kicking off from just under $55K before on-road costs.

The biggest change for the updated MINI Countryman range is the introduction of 48V mild-hybrid technology across the Countryman C and Countryman S ALL4, with the electrified assistance said to improve both performance and efficiency.

In the Countryman C – now from $54,490 plus on-road costs – outputs have increased by 10kW/50Nm to 125kW and 280Nm respectively. The additional assistance also cuts the 0–100km/h sprint time by 0.7 seconds, down to 8.3 seconds.

Combined fuel consumption has increased, rising from 6.8L/100km to 6.9L, while CO2 emissions are listed at 155g/km (up from 154g/km).

The more powerful 160kW/360Nm Countryman S ALL4 is also up 10kW/50Nm, cutting its sprint time down to a claimed 7.1 seconds (0.3 seconds quicker than before).

MINI also lists a lower combined fuel consumption of 7.3L/100km (down from 7.6L) for the all-wheel drive variant, along with improved CO2 emissions of 164g/km (down from 172g/km).

Meanwhile, electric versions of the Countryman now gain a Silicon Carbide (SiC) semiconductor inverter, said to improve efficiency in urban settings and enhance regenerative braking performance.

As a result, the MINI Countryman E now offers up to 501km of WLTP driving range – up from 422km – while the dual-motor Countryman SE ALL4 is said to deliver up to 467km (up from 396km).

MINI says its performance-focused John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 has also been updated to meet the latest emissions standards, but does not list any mechanical changes and is now claimed to use more fuel, at 8.3L/100km (up from 7.7L/100km).

Its claimed CO2 emissions of 188g/km have also increased from 177g/km, despite the fact MINI says it still retains its 400Nm output, and acceleration (5.4 seconds from 0–100km/h) goes unchanged.

The revised Countryman range is available in Australia now and, despite the updates, MINI says its Countryman SUV line-up retains the brand’s signature go-kart driving feel.

How much does the MINI Countryman cost?
Countryman C – $54,490
Countryman S ALL4 – $60,490
JCW Countryman ALL4 – $75,490
Countryman E – $68,990
Countryman SE ALL4 – $73,990
*Prices exclude on-road costs

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