MINI Countryman, Price, Specs & Review

MINI Countryman C Core

Power

125kW

Torque

280Nm

0–100

9s

Fuel use

6.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,500kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman C Core is a compact petrol SUV that appeals to urban and regional buyers seeking a stylish, manageable vehicle with genuine practicality, offering five seats and a 450-litre boot. Its standout strength is efficiency, returning 6.6L/100km combined. One thing to consider: while the 1.5-litre engine delivers adequate performance with 125kW and 280Nm, buyers regularly towing trailers will appreciate the 1500kg capacity, though heavier towing may feel stretched in this class.

MINI Countryman C Classic

Power

125kW

Torque

280Nm

0–100

9s

Fuel use

6.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,500kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman C Classic is a practical five-seat compact SUV that suits buyers wanting style with everyday usability, offering 450 litres of boot space and genuine towing capacity of 1500kg. Its standout strength is fuel efficiency at 6.6L/100km combined with a five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024). One thing to consider: the 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 125kW, which is modest for an SUV, so it may feel underpowered if you frequently carry maximum load or tow near capacity.

MINI Countryman C Favoured

Power

125kW

Torque

280Nm

0–100

9s

Fuel use

6.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,500kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman C Favoured is a compact petrol SUV suited to urban and suburban buyers seeking nimble handling paired with practical space, offering five seats and a 450-litre boot backed by a five-year warranty and five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024). Its standout strength is efficiency, with a 1.5-litre petrol engine delivering 125kW and 280Nm whilst returning just 6.6L/100km. One consideration is its 1,500kg towing capacity-adequate for small camper trailers-though the 1.5L engine's modest 125kW output means it'll feel relatively modest when fully laden or merging on busy motorways.

MINI Countryman S All4 Classic

Power

160kW

Torque

360Nm

0–100

7.4s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,500kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 Classic is a compact premium SUV that suits buyers wanting European style and practicality without the full size of traditional family SUVs, offering authentic MINI character with genuine all-wheel-drive capability. Its standout strength is the combination of a responsive 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 160kW and 360Nm with a 7.6L/100km combined fuel consumption, delivering engaging driving dynamics. One thing to consider is the relatively modest 460-litre boot space, which means it prioritises agility over cargo volume-fine for couples and small families, but less practical if you regularly transport large items or frequently max out towing capacity at 1500kg.

MINI Countryman S All4 Favoured

Power

160kW

Torque

360Nm

0–100

7.4s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,500kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 Favoured is a compact premium SUV that appeals to style-conscious urban drivers wanting genuine all-wheel-drive capability without sacrificing fuel efficiency, delivering 160kW and 360Nm from its 2.0-litre petrol engine at 7.6L/100km combined. Its standout strength is the combination of AWD traction and a 460-litre boot paired with 1500kg towing capacity, making it genuinely versatile for weekend adventures or regional driving across Australia's varied terrain. Prospective buyers should note the 5-seat configuration limits family flexibility, though the 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2024) offsets this consideration for those prioritising safety.

MINI Countryman S All4 JCW Sport

Power

160kW

Torque

360Nm

0–100

7.4s

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,800kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman S All4 JCW Sport is a compact premium SUV suited to style-conscious buyers wanting genuine all-wheel-drive capability in an nimble package, backed by five-star ANCAP safety (tested 2024) and a five-year warranty. Its standout strength is the combination of 160kW and 360Nm from a 2.0-litre petrol engine paired with standard AWD, delivering engaging performance while returning 7.6L/100km combined. One consideration: with 460 litres of boot space, it's tight compared to mainstream family SUVs, though the 1800kg towing capacity and five seats make it practical for weekend adventures and young families.

MINI Countryman E Core

Power

150kW

Torque

250Nm

0–100

8.9s

EV range

462km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

750kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

If you want a five-seat electric SUV for family duty with a decent boot, the 2026 MINI Countryman E Core is worth a look. It's priced at $64,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. Range is a claimed 462km (WLTP) from a 64.6kWh usable battery, and DC fast charging peaks at 130kW. The boot holds 460 litres with the seats up and 1,450 litres with them folded. Towing is limited, with a braked capacity of 750kg, so it suits buyers who only need to pull something light.

MINI Countryman E Classic

Power

150kW

Torque

250Nm

0–100

8.9s

EV range

462km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

750kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

At $68,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs, the 2026 MINI Countryman E Classic is a five-seat electric SUV with front-wheel drive. It has a 64.6kWh usable battery and a WLTP range of 462km, and DC fast charging peaks at 130kW. Boot space is 460 litres with the rear seats up and 1,450 litres with them folded. Towing is limited, with a braked rating of 750kg, so it suits buyers after a family-sized electric SUV who won't be pulling anything heavy.

MINI Countryman JCW All4 Classic

Power

221kW

Torque

400Nm

0–100

5.4s

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,800kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman JCW All4 Classic is a compact performance SUV suited to drivers wanting hot-hatch thrills in a practical five-seat package, combining a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine producing 221kW and 400Nm with all-wheel drive capability. Its standout strength is the combination of genuine performance credentials and everyday practicality-delivering 7.7L/100km combined fuel consumption whilst handling 1800kg towing capacity and offering 505 litres of boot space with a five-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024). One thing to carefully consider is the relatively modest fuel economy compared to rivals, which reflects the trade-off between performance and consumption.

MINI Countryman E Favoured

Power

150kW

Torque

250Nm

0–100

8.9s

EV range

462km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

Towing

750kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman E Favoured has a 462km (WLTP) range from a 66.5kWh battery, with 64.6kWh usable. It's a 5-seat electric SUV with front-wheel drive, and it's priced at $71,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW, and the boot takes 460 litres with the seats up or 1,450 litres with the rear seats folded. Towing is rated at 750kg braked and 750kg unbraked, so plan around that if you've got something heavier in mind. It suits a small family or a couple who want an electric SUV that still has decent room in the back.

MINI Countryman SE All4 Classic

Power

230kW

Torque

494Nm

0–100

5.8s

EV range

432km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,200kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman SE All4 Classic is a five-seat electric SUV with all-wheel drive, sized for families who want a small footprint without giving up the back seat. It's $73,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price, before on-road costs. The battery is 64.6kWh usable, the claimed range is 432km (WLTP) and DC fast charging peaks at 130kW. Boot space is 460 litres with the rear seats up and 1,450 litres folded, and it's rated to tow 1,200kg braked. It suits a household that does mostly suburban driving with the odd longer run and wants an electric car that can still handle a small trailer.

MINI Countryman JCW All4 Favoured

Power

221kW

Torque

400Nm

0–100

5.4s

Fuel use

7.7L/100km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,800kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman JCW All4 Favoured is a compact performance SUV that appeals to drivers wanting sporty handling and genuine all-wheel drive capability without sacrificing everyday practicality, offering 221kW and 400Nm from a 2.0-litre petrol engine. Its standout strength is the combination of responsive turbocharged performance with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2024), 505-litre boot space, and genuine 1800kg towing capacity that genuinely suits Australian families and adventure seekers. One consideration is fuel consumption at 7.7L/100km combined-while respectable for a turbocharged AWD SUV, it's worth factoring in alongside the five-year warranty.

MINI Countryman SE All4 Favoured

Power

230kW

Torque

494Nm

0–100

5.8s

EV range

432km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,200kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

The 2026 MINI Countryman SE All4 Favoured is a five-seat electric SUV with all-wheel drive, priced at $76,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. It has a 66.5kWh battery with 64.6kWh usable, a 432km (WLTP) range and an energy use of 18.5kWh/100km. DC fast charging peaks at 130kW. Boot space is 460 litres with the seats up and 1,450 litres folded, and it can tow 1,200kg braked, so it suits a small family wanting an electric SUV that can still pull a modest trailer.

MINI Countryman SE All4 JCW Sport

Power

230kW

Torque

494Nm

0–100

5.8s

EV range

432km

Gearbox

Automatic

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

Towing

1,200kg

ANCAP

5-star (2024)

If you want an electric five-seat SUV with all-wheel drive and you need room for the family's gear, the 2026 MINI Countryman SE All4 JCW Sport is worth a look. It's priced at $79,990 RRP, which is the recommended retail price before on-road costs. Range is 432km (WLTP) from a 64.6kWh usable battery, and DC fast charging peaks at 130kW. The boot holds 460 litres with the seats up and 1,450 litres folded. It can also tow, with a braked rating of 1,200kg.

MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4

Power

165kW

Torque

385Nm

Fuel use

2.4L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed automatic transmission

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

The 2019 MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 is a 5-seat plug-in hybrid SUV with 165kW of combined system power and up to 40km of electric-only driving, driving the AWD. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 405 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman Cooper S

Power

141kW

Torque

280Nm

Fuel use

6.5L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed sports automatic transmission

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

The 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper S is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 2-litre petrol engine making 141kW and 280Nm, driving the FWD and using 6.5L/100km on the combined cycle. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman Untamed Edition

The MINI Countryman Untamed Edition is an announced special edition of the current Countryman SUV, shown on MINI Australia's website alongside an all-electric version. MINI Australia says the Frozen Blue paint will reach its online configurator at the beginning of 2027. It has not published pricing, grades, engine details or an on-sale date for Australia, and it states that a tow bar is not available on Australian cars.

MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4

Power

140kW

Torque

400Nm

Fuel use

5.2L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed sports automatic transmission

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

The 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4 is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 2-litre turbo-diesel engine making 140kW and 400Nm, driving the AWD and using 5.2L/100km on the combined cycle. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4

Power

170kW

Torque

350Nm

Fuel use

7.4L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed sports automatic transmission (manual transmission available as an option)

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

The 2018 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 2-litre petrol engine making 170kW and 350Nm, driving the AWD and using 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman Cooper

Power

100kW

Torque

220Nm

Fuel use

6L/100km

Gearbox

6-speed automatic transmission

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

The 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine making 100kW and 220Nm, driving the FWD and using 6L/100km on the combined cycle. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman Cooper D

Power

110kW

Torque

330Nm

Fuel use

4.8L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed sports automatic transmission

Drive

FWD

Seats

5

ANCAP

5-star (2017)

The 2018 MINI Countryman Cooper D is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 2-litre turbo-diesel engine making 110kW and 330Nm, driving the FWD and using 4.8L/100km on the combined cycle. It was given a 5-star ANCAP rating in 2017, which has since expired, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 (Facelift)

Power

225kW

Torque

450Nm

Fuel use

7.6L/100km

Gearbox

8-speed sports automatic transmission

Drive

AWD

Seats

5

The 2021 MINI Countryman John Cooper Works ALL4 (Facelift) is a 5-seat SUV powered by a 2-litre petrol engine making 225kW and 450Nm, driving the AWD and using 7.6L/100km on the combined cycle. ANCAP had not published a safety rating at the time of listing, and comes with autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control as standard. It is backed by a 3-year warranty. It offers 450 litres of boot space.

MINI Countryman All-Electric Untamed Edition

The all-electric MINI Countryman Untamed Edition is an announced special edition of the current electric Countryman SUV, listed on MINI Australia's website next to a non-electric version. MINI Australia says the Frozen Blue paint will reach its online configurator at the beginning of 2027 and that a tow bar is not available on Australian cars. It has not published pricing, grades, motor or battery details, driving range or an on-sale date for Australia.