The Mini Countryman Untamed brings the spirit of adventuring and overlanding to the fashionable urban brand. Here’s all you need to know.
The Mini Countryman Untamed adds a touch of ruggedness and capability to a product that’s seen as a premium urban family car. It’s not just a cosmetic upgrade as the vehicle gets all-terrain tyres, all-wheel drive and an increased ground clearance. For those wanting even more, Mini has partnered with Autohome and Helinox and there’s a purpose-developed roof-mounted tent and outdoor accessories.
The Untamed rides on specifically-developed 19-inch Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tyres. There are some strategically positioned decals on the flanks to help protect the vehicle sides and there’s underbody protection. There’s a suspension lift kit which raises the ground clearance by 19 mm. As a reminder, the standard Countryman has a ground clearance of 202 mm. A tow bar is fitted as standard.
Visually, there are three new colours; Hideaway Grey, Nomad Blue and Frozen Nomad Blue – the latter being being the first matte paint offered for a production Mini. Inside there are unique Untamed branded sports seats and blue contrast stitching. A smart move by Mini was to include rubber floor mats.
The Mini Countryman S All4 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine making 150 kW and 300 Nm. Power goes to all four wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In terms of performance and economy, Mini claims 0-100 kph in 7.4 seconds and 7.6 L/100 km respectively.
Mini Countryman Untamed Coming to South Africa
Mini South Africa has confirmed the Countryman Untamed will be available on the Countryman S All4 and will go on sale in the second quarter of 2027. Surprisingly, Mini said that both the roof tent and suspension lift are not for our market, which seems a bit counter intuitive to us as these are the vehicle’s unique selling points.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What powertrain and engine options are available for the Mini Countryman in South Africa?
- Countryman C: 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 115 kW and 240 Nm (FWD).
- Countryman S ALL4: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol producing 150 kW and 300 Nm (AWD).
- Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW) ALL4: 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbo-petrol delivering 233 kW and 400 Nm (AWD).
- Countryman SE ALL4: Fully electric dual-motor setup delivering 230 kW and 494 Nm (AWD).
How much does the Mini Countryman cost in South Africa?
- Mini Countryman C: Starts from approximately R746,900
- Mini Countryman S ALL4: Starts from approximately R827,900
- Mini Countryman JCW ALL4: Starts from approximately R994,800
- Mini Countryman SE ALL4 (Electric): Starts from approximately R1,110,000
What is the driving range and performance of the electric Mini Countryman SE?
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David Taylor
Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.
