MINI is getting ready to launch its new 2024 Countryman later this year, with production switching to BMW Group’s Leipzig plant in Germany as the company strives to reduce its environment footprint. This will be the first MINI to be built entirely in Germany, as the company shifts to a […]
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Fully-electric MINI undergoes winter testing ahead 2023 launch
The fifth-generation of the iconic MINI hatch is currently being put through its paces at BMW’s Lapland testing facility, as MINI prepares its transition to fully-electric motoring. As we know, batteries absolutely hate sub-zero temperatures, which will surely be a focal point of MINI’s testing of the new high-voltage battery […]
2020 MINI Countryman JCW review (video)
It’s got to be one of the most iconic cars of all time. Now worlds apart from then and in use of technology and actual dimensions, the 2020 MINI Countryman JCW stretches the nameplate further than ever. There are still some legacy cues that have lasted since the Sixties, including […]
2021 MINI Countryman JCW revealed, arrives in Australia Q4
MINI enthusiasts will be excited to hear the updated 2021 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman has been revealed, and it’s been confirmed to land in Australia later this year. Like other new-model MINI JCW models, the 2021 Countryman JCW is powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine that produces a […]
2020 MINI Clubman JCW confirmed for Australia, fastest ever
MINI Australia has confirmed it will soon launch its fastest model yet, with the introduction of the 2020 Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW) and 2020 Countryman JCW. As revealed in May, power comes from BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine that we first saw with the X2 M35i and then […]
2020 MINI JCW Clubman, Countryman revealed; most powerful ever
Arguably one of the pioneers of the hot hatch market, MINI has just revealed its most powerful models yet with the 2020 MINI John Cooper Works Clubman and Countryman. We’ll get straight to the point. Under the bonnet is BMW’s latest 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine that produces a whopping 225kW […]
2019 MINI Countryman S E ALL4 hybrid now on sale in Australia
The powerful and eco-friendly MINI Countryman Plug-in Hybrid has arrived in Australia (officially called the Countryman S E ALL4), coming in as the first plug-in hybrid MINI for the local market. It promises Countryman Cooper S performance but with greater fuel efficiency. Power comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder engine […]
Upgraded 2019 MINI Cooper range now on sale in Australia
Small cars fans will be interested to hear MINI Australia is rolling out a string of updates for the introduction of the 2019 range, with safety and tech upgrades headlining the refresh. MINI’s Driver Assist Package is now standard on all 3-door hatch, 5-door hatch and convertible models, bringing together […]