Core summary
MINI Countryman
The third-generation MINI Countryman is the current production model, identified by the U25 designation and unveiled on 1 September 2023. It broadens the Countryman formula with both battery-electric and internal-combustion powertrains. Production of ICE versions began in November 2023, while electric production followed in March 2024. The current car uses the UKL2 platform, also used by the BMW X1, and adopts MINI's Charismatic Simplicity design language.
The supplied extract identifies four trim levels: Essential, Classic, Favoured and JCW. The John Cooper Works Countryman combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with ALL4 all-wheel drive. The electric range is represented by the Countryman SE ALL4, while the wider current powertrain range is not detailed in the reference. A centrally mounted 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen running MINI OS 9 is the only interior screen described. The current Countryman also introduces Level 2 driver assistance capable of semi-automated driving at speeds up to 60 km/h.
History & generations
The Countryman name began with the first-generation R60, launched in 2010 as MINI's first production crossover and first five-door crossover. That model was unveiled at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and received a facelift in 2014. Its range included petrol and diesel models, with ALL4 available on selected variants and markets. A John Cooper Works derivative arrived in 2012.
The second-generation F60 was introduced at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show and went on sale in 2017. It was longer and wider than its predecessor, added a plug-in hybrid Cooper S E ALL4, and received a facelift in 2020. Those earlier petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid and dimensional details belong to the F60 and are not specifications for the current car.
The third-generation U25 was unveiled in 2023. ICE production started in November 2023 and electric production followed in March 2024. Current production began at BMW's Leipzig plant in early 2024.
First generation (R60)
MINI's first production five-door crossover, launched in 2010 and facelifted in 2014. It offered petrol and diesel variants, with ALL4 all-wheel drive available on selected models.
Second generation (F60)
Introduced in late 2016 and sold from 2017, the larger second generation added a plug-in hybrid variant and retained petrol, diesel and ALL4 choices in selected markets. A 2020 facelift revised its styling and interior.
Third generation (U25)
Unveiled in 2023, the current generation introduces both battery-electric and internal-combustion powertrains, MINI's Charismatic Simplicity design language, MINI OS 9 and four stated trim levels.
Body, platform & design
The U25 Countryman is the first MINI to use the brand's Charismatic Simplicity design language. It carries over recognizable Countryman styling cues while simplifying the overall treatment. The extract identifies three individual light modes for the front and rear LED lights, along with a C-pillar element whose shape varies by trim level. Union Jack graphics remain a signature feature of the rear lights.
MINI removed chrome decorative elements for environmental reasons. The current vehicle shares the UKL2 platform with the BMW X1, placing it within a compact crossover architecture rather than the smaller dimensions associated with MINI's traditional hatchback models. The supplied image filenames identify current S, JCW and electric SE ALL4 examples, but they do not establish every exterior difference between the four stated trims. Accordingly, specific wheel, bumper or color equipment should not be inferred beyond what the filenames explicitly identify.
Engine & drivetrain
The current Countryman is offered with both battery-electric and internal-combustion powertrains. The reference specifically identifies the John Cooper Works Countryman as using a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system. It also identifies the electric Countryman SE ALL4 in the supplied image filenames, supporting its inclusion as a current battery-electric variant.
Earlier-generation figures should not be carried into this profile: the first-generation JCW's output and the second-generation plug-in hybrid's system figures describe R60 and F60 vehicles, not the U25. The current powertrain overview can therefore establish the availability of internal combustion and battery-electric propulsion, plus the JCW's stated 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and ALL4 system, without filling in unprovided technical specifications.
Trim differences
The supplied reference names four current-generation trim levels: Essential, Classic, Favoured and JCW. The image filenames add specific identification for current examples including a 2025 Countryman John Cooper Works, a 2025 Countryman S Classic ALL4, and Countryman SE ALL4 Favoured electric vehicles.
JCW is the performance-oriented designation described in the extract, and its current version uses a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with ALL4 all-wheel drive. Classic and Favoured are stated current trim names, while Essential is also listed without detailed equipment information. The filename “MINI Countryman Exclusive C MHEV (2024)” identifies a current-looking mild-hybrid example, but the supplied reference does not explain its market, specification or relationship to the four named trim levels. Trim availability and naming should therefore be checked by market before publication as a shopping guide.
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Interior & seating
The current Countryman's interior follows the simplified Charismatic Simplicity approach. The extract says that it uses fewer buttons and that the only interior screen is a centrally mounted 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen. This display runs MINI OS 9, can be operated through the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant and supports eight configurable Experience Modes.
For the first time in the Countryman, the interior uses textile surfaces with a dual-tone design. These details distinguish the U25 cabin from the second generation, whose 2020 facelift is described separately in the source. It also does not establish the interior shown in every supplied exterior filename. Those omissions prevent a fuller trim-by-trim cabin description without adding unsupported information.
Efficiency & range
The current-generation extract confirms that the Countryman includes a battery-electric version as well as internal-combustion models, but it supplies no current electric range, battery capacity, consumption, charging or emissions figures. The filename “MINI U25E Countryman SE ALL4 Favoured” supports identification of a current electric SE ALL4 variant, not a numerical efficiency claim.
Figures in the reference for the second-generation Cooper S E ALL4 plug-in hybrid, including its battery, NEDC consumption, emissions and charging time, belong to the F60 and must not be presented as current U25 data. Similarly, earlier petrol and diesel availability varies by market and does not define the current range. The present model can therefore be described as having an electric option and combustion alternatives, while comparative efficiency information remains outside the supplied evidence.
Safety & equipment
The current-generation extract states that the Countryman is the first vehicle with Level 2 advanced driver-assistance systems capable of enabling semi-automated driving at speeds up to 60 km/h.
The source records five-star Euro NCAP ratings for the first generation in November 2010 and the second generation in May 2017. Those results apply to their respective generations and should not be transferred to the U25. No current crash-test score is supplied here. The Level 2 statement should also be understood as a description of the system's stated capability, not as evidence that the feature is standard on every trim or available in every market.
Strengths
The current Countryman has a broader propulsion brief than its predecessors because the U25 generation includes both battery-electric and internal-combustion powertrains. Its current design is clearly differentiated by MINI's Charismatic Simplicity language, configurable light modes, Union Jack rear-light graphics and a simplified cabin centered on a 9.4-inch OLED display.
The UKL2 platform links the car to a compact crossover architecture shared with the BMW X1. The stated trim structure gives the range distinct Essential, Classic, Favoured and JCW identities, while the JCW combines a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with ALL4. Level 2 assistance with semi-automated driving capability up to 60 km/h is another notable current-generation feature. The supplied evidence does not support ranking these strengths against specific rivals on price, performance, range or equipment.
The current Countryman expands MINI's crossover range with ICE and electric power.
Considerations
The current reference is incomplete as a buying specification. It also does not map equipment and powertrain availability across the four named trims by market.
ALL4 is specifically confirmed for the current JCW, and the image filenames identify SE ALL4 electric examples, but the supplied material does not establish the full current drivetrain matrix. The older R60 and F60 data should not be used to fill these gaps. Buyers comparing versions will need market-specific information, particularly because Countryman naming and equipment can vary by country. The current Level 2 assistance statement likewise does not prove that every trim includes identical functionality.
Recommended use
The Countryman is positioned in the supplied reference as a compact crossover SUV, making it the MINI model most directly suited to buyers seeking a larger, higher-bodied vehicle than the brand's smaller cars.
The JCW version adds a performance-focused option with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine and ALL4 all-wheel drive. The SE ALL4 filenames identify a current electric variant, while the S Classic ALL4 filename identifies a current internal-combustion example with that drivetrain designation. Exact suitability for long trips, carrying loads, rough surfaces or winter conditions cannot be assessed from the supplied evidence because cargo, ground-clearance, towing and traction specifications are not provided.
FAQ
Q: Is there an electric all-wheel-drive Countryman? A: Yes. The U25 Countryman SE ALL4 is battery-electric and four-wheel drive.
Q: Is every electric Countryman all-wheel drive? A: No. MINI distinguishes Countryman E from SE ALL4.
Q: Can an older Cooper SE Countryman specification be transferred here? A: No. Keep the generation and full model name together.
What makes the MINI Countryman different?
The current Countryman expands MINI's crossover range with ICE and electric power.
Who should consider it?
Compact crossover for everyday and family-oriented use
Sources & updates
Research for this MINI Countryman profile prioritized current manufacturer specifications, model-year equipment pages and official press material. Independent safety or regulatory records were used where available. Historical references were kept separate from current-generation specifications and image identification.
Equipment, pricing and certified figures can vary by market, trim and model year. The expandable reference list below contains the linked sources used for verification. Last editorial review: August 30, 2026.
Last editorial review: August 30, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.