Exclusive: A MINI Countryman Refresh Is Coming Sooner Than you Might Think

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The all-new U25 MINI Countryman hasn’t even been on sale for a year, yet we already have our first details about its upcoming refresh. Thanks to insider sources, we now know that MINI will be updating both the electric and combustion-powered Countryman models in a variety of ways—and sooner than you might think.

It’s worth noting that it’s still very early for this kind of information, so our sources don’t have their usual level of detail. However, we know enough to sketch an early picture of how the U25 Countryman will evolve with its first refresh (or internally referred to as an LCI).

The Electric MINI Countryman Refresh

Historically, BMW has been aggressive in providing frequent updates to its EVs, particularly to improve range and charging times. Based on our sources, MINI appears to be following a similar strategy. This refresh will likely focus on an updated battery pack, providing both electric Countryman models with increased range. Given MINI’s ongoing efforts to decrease charging times across its EV lineup, there’s also a strong chance this update will include improvements in that area.

Additionally, our sources suggest that the electric motors may receive a minor update. While power output might see a slight boost, the focus will likely be on improving efficiency to further enhance range.

On the customization front, MINI might use this opportunity to tweak its “Styles/Trims” strategy. It’s also possible that MINI will expand interior options, giving customers more flexibility to mix and match designs across different models.

The refreshed Countryman will be announced in early 2026, with production starting in March 2026.

Given that the electric U25 only began production this past summer, we don’t anticipate significant exterior design changes. Typically, MINI and BMW plan LCIs three and a half to four years into a seven-year production cycle. However, recent customer feedback could push MINI to be more proactive, introducing a few key styling updates earlier than usual.

And this is just the beginning. MINI is already gearing up for an all-new electric Countryman just a few years after this refresh. Stay tuned—we’ll have more on that soon.

The Combustion MINI Countryman Refresh

As for the combustion model, details are a little lighter. What we do know points to a similar refresh timeline. MINI plans to launch a revised internal combustion Countryman featuring the next iteration (TÜ3) of the B48 engine. These updates will likely focus on efficiency improvements to meet stricter EU regulations, with only modest power increases. However one area that MINI is keen to address is the DCT so don’t be surprised if we see refinements there.

Any interior and exterior revisions introduced for the electric models are expected to carry over to the combustion models as well.

Sources indicate that both the electric and combustion Countryman updates will debut simultaneously in Spring 2026.

We’ll have more to share soon on the refreshed Countryman, as well as an all-new model that’s closer than you might think.

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