The 2026 Mini Countryman has been detailed for Australia, largely echoing the changes applied to the related BMW X1 a couple of months earlier.
Headlining the changes are the introduction of Euro 6e-compliant powertrains including 48V mild-hybrid technology for the Countryman C and S, while new silicone carbide (SiC) inverter technology has improved the efficiency of the Countryman E and SE EVs to offer more range.
The Countryman C and S MHEVs also get power bumps thanks to the 48V tech – to 125kW/280Nm and 160kW/360Nm respectively – improving acceleration for both while maintaining the fuel consumption and emissions levels of their non-electrified predecessors.
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Meanwhile, the addition of SiC inverter technology for the EV models frees up more range from the same 64kWh battery pack.
The single-motor Countryman E now quotes up to 501km of WLTP-certified electric driving range, while the dual-motor SE All4 quotes up to 467km. Those figures are up from 462km and 433km, respectively.
Mini also claims the SiC inverter tech improves energy recuperation under braking and optimises powertrain performance and efficiency in real-world driving, “particularly in urban and stop-start driving conditions”.
The Countryman JCW has also been updated to meet Euro 6e emissions regulations, though its specifications remains the same – headlined by 400Nm of torque.
Unlike the BMW X1, the Countryman lineup continues without a plug-in hybrid option.
The updates come with a cost, though. Depending on powertrain, pricing is up by between $500 and $4000.
Still, the Mini Countryman remains around $10,000 more affordable than the equivalent BMW X1 in Australia – and in the case of the JCW, the base price gap is closer to $20,000.
The enhanced Mini Countryman range is available to order now, with the updates applied from March 2026 production.
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