MINI Teases Rugged Countryman Prototype Ahead of 2026 Reveal

MINI, the car maker, showed a new version of its Countryman SUV that looks more like a mountain‑ready vehicle.

They worked with a lifestyle brand called Deus Ex Machina to make it feel adventurous instead of city‑friendly.

Instead of showing it at a big car show, MINI posted pictures while driving through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.

They haven’t said how fast it goes or if it will be sold to the public.

The teaser suggests MINI is trying a new style for its biggest car model.