2026 MINI Countryman Buyer’s Guide: Specs, Pricing, and Ordering Tips

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For the 2026 model year the line-up adds a handful of timely upgrades, reshuffles a few option bundles and edges its prices upward in preparation for possible import tariffs. But if you’re in the U.S. and looking to buy one, there’s some important tips you should know.

2026 Countryman Pricing & Tariff Realities

A $1,600 jump moves the Countryman S ALL4 starter figure to $40,500 before the $995 destination fee, while equipment content rises in parallel. The increase is deliberate: MINI USA is cushioning itself and customers against a looming 30 percent U.S. tariff on EU-built cars scheduled for 1 August 2025.

Core model (base trim, excl. destination)	2025 MSRP	2026 MSRP*	Change
Countryman S ALL4	$38,900	$40,500	+$1,600
JCW Countryman ALL4	$45,200	$46,900	+$1,700

What has changed for 2026?

The headline addition is the John Cooper Works Style package. Tick this on a Countryman S and you receive the full JCW aero kit, 18-inch wheels, uprated brakes, adaptive dampers and steering-wheel shift paddles, giving the S a sharper feel and look without the full JCW price tag. 

Adding MINI Digital Key Plus to Your iOS Wallet

At the tech level, every Countryman now ships with Digital Key Plus, meaning your compatible phone (or a credit-card-sized key card) can unlock, start and even share the vehicle, replacing the traditional second key fob. 

For the electric SE, MINI is adding a compatibility for the North American Charging Standard via an adaptor beginning with November 2025 production. Because of that and some other small changes, MINI USA has yet to release pricing on the Countryman EV.

Engines and driving character

There are no changes to the drivetrains for the Countryman in 2026. The petrol Countryman S retains a 2.0-litre turbo four that comfortably tops 200 hp, while the U.S.–spec JCW will continue to offer the same 315 hp version of the venerable B48 four cylinder. The dual-motor SE continues to deliver brisk all-wheel-drive acceleration. However one thing that’s changed on the SE is the range. Through recent software changes we’ve seen 2025 SEs offer anywhere from 5-15 more miles of range than when originally released

Trim structure made simple

MINI’s three “Style” choices set the aesthetic and chassis tone. Classic aligns with cloth-and-Vescin upholstery and smaller wheels, Favoured (Countryman only) adds a space-saver spare and factory tow hitch, and the new JCW Style layers on the dynamic hardware enthusiasts have been asking for. From there, Signature Plus and Iconic option packs bundle conveniences such as the panorama roof, Harman Kardon audio, head-up display and adaptive LED lights. 

How to spec it

Every one has their own opinions on how to spec a MINI. But we wanted to give you a starting point based on three personas.

Value commuters will find the best balance in a Countryman S Classic finished with the Signature Plus pack, which folds in most comfort features without straying far above $43 k on the window sticker.

Enthusiasts Drivers who want sharper responses but do not need the full JCW should choose an S with JCW Style and again add Signature Plus; the adaptive dampers and paddles transform the car’s back-road character for roughly $44 k.

EV Adopters now is the time to buy – even if it’s a 2025 model. With US incentives going away October 1st, it’s critical for potential buyers to order and buy soon for the discount. However also keep in mind 2026 models (which begin production in November) will have a key addition – an adapter allowing for MINIs to take advantage of the Tesla Supercharging network. However this adapter will be available for purchase for anyone with an MINI EV by late 2025.

Should you buy now or wait?

MINI USA has spent the summer quietly insulating the German-built Countryman from the tariff storm that is due to hit EU-sourced cars on 1 August 2025.  In mid-July the company confirmed that a new 30 percent U.S. import duty is heading straight for Leipzig-assembled models, so it pre-emptively raised the Countryman S base price by just $1,600—well below the full tariff impact—and bundled in extra equipment to preserve perceived value, a move executives describe as “future-proofing”.

However if you’re considering an electric Countryman SE and looking to take advantage of federal incentives, now is the time to buy.

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