Mini Countryman Untamed: The electric SUV adopts a more rugged look

The Mini Countryman is a SUV more accustomed to city streets and highways than to dust and mud. But with the new Untamed trim, it adopts a rugged attitude even in electric form. And it’s not just for show.

Since its first generation in 2010, the Mini Countryman has aimed to position itself as a model between a bold SUV and a traditional hatchback. But the trend toward making SUVs softer or more dynamic is over. Some recent models show this, such as the Tucson; our current world seems to want to showcase its strength, even on roads. To stay relevant, Mini’s family SUV now comes in a more rugged version.

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This new version of the Countryman is impressive. It combines simple decals that visually enlarge the wheel arches with a completely new front bumper or actual metal underbody guards. At the front, the grille captures attention with its more angular design and central insert whose texture mirrors that of the hood. Underbody guards are provided at the front, sides, and rear. They are supplemented by a raised floor guard by 15 mm.

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The interior of this edition of the Countryman features various shades of blue and dark gray. These colors complement the exclusive exterior hues of Hideaway Grey, Nomad Blue, and especially Frozen Nomad Blue. The latter is the first matte paint offered on a standard Mini model.

The Mini Countryman Untamed is available in gasoline versions, but primarily in electric E or SE All4 models. The latter configuration enjoys the exclusivity of an elevated ground clearance in Europe.

Countryman E Untamed

43 940 €

Countryman SE All4 Untamed

48 940 €

Beyond just the vehicle, Mini has chosen to enhance this Untamed edition with a range of accessories: a roof color developed in collaboration with Autohome and matching camping gear from Helinox.