First Look Video: The New MINI Countryman Electric

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The all new MINI Countryman Electric represents a big step for the model. It’s bigger, more powerful and electric for the first time. But what’s it like in person? We went to Munich to get an exclusive first look at MINI’s new crossover and get a feel for just how different it is over the outgoing F60 Countryman.

https://youtu.be/WnzBge3a4j0

For those alarmed that this new Countryman might be electric only, don’t be. Unlike the all new (J01) MINI Cooper Electric which was build on a bespoke EV platform, the Countryman makes use of the BMW Group’s FAAR platform that has the ability to underpin everything from ICE (internal combustion engine) to hybrid to full EV powertrains. MINI hasn’t yet released official information on the ICE powered models yet but we do know the full model line-up which includes a full assortment of petrol and even a diesel offering. This article will primarily focus on the Countryman Electric but we’ll have a bit more on the full model range later in the article.

The Electric MINI Cooper and Countryman Pricing & Availability

The new J01 MINI Cooper electric and U25 MINI Countryman (electric & ICE) will publicly debut at the Munich Motor Show next week. While MINI hasn’t confirmed production timing, our sources have confirmed that the U25 will go into production this fall in Germany and unlike the J01 MINI Cooper Electric, will be sold globally. It will launch early next year in North America in both Electric and ICE models. And yes, a JCW model is coming.

The New MINI Family	Drivetrain	Pricing	Start of Production
J01 MINI Cooper E	Electric	32,900€	11/2024
J01 MINI Cooper SE	Electric	36,900€	11/2024
U25 MINI Countryman C	ICE (Petrol)	39.900€	11/2023
U25 MINI Countryman D	ICE (Diesel)	42.900€	11/2023
U25 MINI Countryman E	Electric	43.500€	03/2024
U25 MINI Countryman S ALL4	ICE (Petrol)	45.900€	11/2023*
U25 MINI Countryman SE ALL4	Electric	49.500€	03/2024*
U25 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4	ICE (Petrol)	56.500€	03/2024*
F66 MINI Cooper	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	07/2024*
F66 MINI Cooper S	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	07/2024*
F66 MINI Cooper JCW	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	11/2024*
F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	07/2024*
F65 MINI Cooper S 5 Door	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	07/2024*
F67 MINI Cooper Convertible	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	TBD*
F67 MINI Cooper S Convertible	ICE (Petrol)	TBD	TBD*
J05 MINI Aceman	Electric	TBD	TBD
J05 MINI Aceman S	Electric	TBD	TBD

* Available in the US at launch

This is Just the Start – An Entire New MINI Family is Coming

The new J01 MINI Cooper electric and U25 MINI Countryman (electric) will be followed by the internal combustion U25 Countryman which will be shown later this year. Then we’ll see the heavily revised F56 morph into the F66 internal combustion MINI Cooper. This will be MINI’s answer to all those who want a Cooper but aren’t ready for electric. Finally we’ll see the all electric MINI Aceman crossover which effectively takes the place of the beloved MINI Clubman. The Aceman will be a small crossover roughly the size of the original MINI Countryman and will be released late next year.

For more coverage of the new generation MINI released today, check out the following articles and videos.

MINI Cooper EV: Premier | MINI Cooper EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Cooper EV: Video Review

MINI Countryman EV: Premier | MINI Countryman EV: Hands-On Review | MINI Countryman EV: Video Review

New MINI Family: 1st Look Video | MINI Circular Display & MINI OS9 Hands-On Review

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