MINI is working on a new version of its Countryman model, one that is more adventurous. The company is putting a development vehicle through its paces in the Rocky Mountains. This testing is a crucial step before the vehicle's world premiere, which is scheduled for October 2026.

The Rocky Mountains are providing more than just a scenic backdrop for the testing, although details of the testing process are not specified. Further information about the new Countryman model and its testing can be found through sources such as TestMiles, which is covering the story.