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2026 Mini Countryman prices: Small SUV gets mild-hybrid power, longer-range EVs

James Wong

2026 Mini Countryman prices: Small SUV gets mild-hybrid power, longer-range EVs

Mini Australia has announced a raft of running changes for the Countryman SUV, bringing updated powertrains across ICE and EV models like its BMW X1 cousin.

17 Days Ago

More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk

William Stopford

More than 24,000 BMW and Mini vehicles recalled for fire risk

Almost 25,000 BMW and Mini vehicles are being recalled as they could develop an internal coolant leak which could lead to a vehicle fire.

4 Months Ago

Which luxury electric SUV should you buy in 2025?

Max Davies

Which luxury electric SUV should you buy in 2025?

Luxury electric SUVs may not be everyone's cup of tea, but here are the ones we'd pick if we had the opportunity.

1 Year Ago

Mini’s new JCW range proves lightweight thrills aren't dead in the EV age

Anthony Crawford

Mini’s new JCW range proves lightweight thrills aren't dead in the EV age

Track-born, street-sharpened: Why Mini’s fourth-generation John Cooper Works lineup is more legit than ever.

1 Year Ago

'Beastly' Mini Countryman eats sand dunes for breakfast

Damion Smy

'Beastly' Mini Countryman eats sand dunes for breakfast

A wild, desert-conquering Mini Countryman has been dusted off by the X-raid rally team and German off-road tuner delta4x4.

1 Year Ago

How to get $5000 off a near-new Mini

Dev Singh

How to get $5000 off a near-new Mini

Mini is offering a generous deposit contribution on dealer demo vehicles across almost its entire Australian model range.

2 Years Ago

Mini Countryman and Cooper recalled

William Stopford

Mini Countryman and Cooper recalled

Just over a dozen Mini Countryman and Cooper models have been recalled due to a fault affecting their braking and stability control systems.

2 Years Ago

BMW, Mini and Alpina recall: Almost 27,000 vehicles affected

Jordan Mulach

BMW, Mini and Alpina recall: Almost 27,000 vehicles affected

A brake system fault is impacting nearly 27,000 BMWs, Minis and Alpinas in Australia, leading to a recall of at least a dozen model lines.

2 Years Ago

What should you buy instead of a Tesla Model Y?

William Stopford

What should you buy instead of a Tesla Model Y?

If you're after an electric SUV, you could buy a Tesla Model Y like everybody else... or you could buy one of these instead.

2 Years Ago

2024 Mini Countryman E, SE price and specs: Electric SUV detailed

Jordan Mulach

2024 Mini Countryman E, SE price and specs: Electric SUV detailed

The first all-electric Mini Countryman is hitting Australia now, with prices starting from $64,990 plus on-road costs.

2 Years Ago

Australia is number two in the world for this Mini model

James Wong

Australia is number two in the world for this Mini model

Australia ranked number two worldwide for Mini JCW products in 2023, in keeping with local car buyer tastes for performance cars.

2 Years Ago

The electric SUVs with the longest range in Australia

Josh Nevett

The electric SUVs with the longest range in Australia

Affordable electric SUVs are in strong supply, but some dispel the dreaded 'range anxiety' better than others.

2 Years Ago

The EVs that avoid Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

Max Davies

The EVs that avoid Fringe Benefits Tax in Australia

Looking to save on a brand new electric vehicle? Novated leasing could be the way to go, and these cars are exempt from the associated tax.

2 Years Ago

The premium small SUVs with the best fuel economy

Josh Nevett

The premium small SUVs with the best fuel economy

In a segment that is quickly shifting towards electrification, there are still some efficient petrol-powered options.

2 Years Ago

What small SUV should you buy in 2024?

Jordan Mulach

What small SUV should you buy in 2024?

With almost 40 small SUVs to choose from, it can be hard to choose what to buy. Here's what the CarExpert team recommends.

2 Years Ago

The premium small SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Josh Nevett

The premium small SUVs with the most boot space in Australia

Not all small SUVs were created equal, and boot space is a key factor that sets them apart.

2 Years Ago

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