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2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Edition brings adventure-ready upgrades... with a catch

James Wong

2027 Mini Countryman Untamed Edition brings adventure-ready upgrades... with a catch

The Mini Countryman has spawned a new special edition bringing a suspension lift, all-terrain tyres and other off-road goodies that may not come here.

7 Days Ago

Mini Countryman Edition to feature a little more off-roading ability

Marton Pettendy

Mini Countryman Edition to feature a little more off-roading ability

The new Mini Countryman Edition won't be challenging the Toyota LandCruiser, but it is set to offer smidgen more all-terrain capability.

3 Months Ago

2027 Mini Cooper Oxford Edition confirmed for Australia

Derek Fung

2027 Mini Cooper Oxford Edition confirmed for Australia

Carry on, everyone, the Mini Cooper Oxford Edition has been confirmed for late 2026 arrival in Australia.

3 Months Ago

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.

4 Months Ago

2026 Mini Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition arrives in Australia

Damion Smy

2026 Mini Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition arrives in Australia

The first Paul Smith Edition to be offered in Australia has landed, adding the designer’s playful character to the Cooper SE electric hatch.

6 Months 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.

7 Months Ago

Mini celebrates historic rally win with special edition Cooper JCW

Max Davies

Mini celebrates historic rally win with special edition Cooper JCW

Mini is paying tribute to one of its many historical rally wins with a very limited edition version of its Cooper JCW hot hatch.

8 Months Ago

2026 Mini Cooper price and specs

Max Davies

2026 Mini Cooper price and specs

The Mini Cooper is entering 2026 with no major specification or price changes, though it's missing one fully electric variant.

9 Months Ago

The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025

William Stopford

The auto brands that grew the most in Australia in 2025

These 10 brands, ranging from cheap and cheerful to posh luxury, all significantly outpaced a market that was up by just 0.3 per cent in 2025.

9 Months Ago

Former Jaguar design chief launches A$160,000 Mini restomod

Derek Fung

Former Jaguar design chief launches A$160,000 Mini restomod

The new Mini restomod from Ian Callum and Wood & Pickett features more power, improved handling, and modern luxury touches.

1 Year 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

What is the ultimate city car?

Josh Nevett

What is the ultimate city car?

New car buyers may be flocking to SUVs, but compact runabouts still make the most sense for single city-slickers. Here are our top picks.

1 Year Ago

When Mini will run out of its cheapest EVs in Australia

Jack Quick

When Mini will run out of its cheapest EVs in Australia

Although production is ending this month, there will be stock of the Mini Cooper E and Aceman E to last until the end of the year.

2 Years Ago

New platform to end the front-drive BMW and Mini

Josh Nevett

New platform to end the front-drive BMW and Mini

The German carmaker's Neue Klasse EV platform won't support front-wheel drive, spelling the end for bum-dragging BMW and Mini models.

2 Years Ago

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