Mini Countryman 2022 News

Another wagon bites the dust: Quirky 2024 Mini Clubman Final Edition marks the end of the 'barn-door' model

By Chris Thompson · 23 Mar 2023

One of motoring’s oddballs will soon meet its end as the Mini Clubman’s time in the brand’s stable comes to a close for the second time since its first introduction in 1969.

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The posh Toyota Yaris Cross you never knew you wanted? Funky small hybrid crossover hatch from Lexus looms and it's here soon to take on BMW X1

By Byron Mathioudakis · 13 Feb 2023

Lexus is expected to launch an all-new entry-level hybrid crossover in Australia within the next 18 months, slotting in underneath the established UX as the brand’s most affordable offering.

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An affordable premium electric car? You bet! Mini boss talks cheap EVs and how the brand could give MG, BYD and Hyundai a run for their money

By Tim Nicholson · 07 Aug 2022

Can an automotive brand be both premium and affordable? Or is this impossible? Is it one or the other?I can't think of too many high-end brands that claim affordability as one of their key selling points.

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Maxing out Mini! Will the Mini line-up expand to include large SUVs, and will the tiny Rocketman concept finally go into production?

By Tim Nicholson · 05 Aug 2022

Exactly how big can the Mini brand get? Should Mini stay mini, or could we see large SUVs wearing the Mini badge in the near future?The BMW-owned brand is at a crossroads.

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Which Mini models will get the chop? Plans and timing for next-generation Mini Hatch, Countryman, Clubman, Convertible and more detailed

By Tim Nicholson · 02 Aug 2022

The Mini brand is about to undergo its biggest transformation since it relaunched under BMW ownership in 2001.As well as kicking off its plan to become a completely electric carmaker by the early 2030s, Mini will also renew its entire model line-up within

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