Mini Sends the 2027 Countryman Off the Pavement With a Special Edition

Mini has added a new limited model to the 2027 Countryman line, badged the Untamed Edition. It is the marque's step toward owners who want a crossover that looks ready for a trailhead rather than a valet stand. The changes are modest and mechanical: the ride height sits slightly higher than the standard car, and the wheels wear rubber cut for gravel and dirt instead of ordinary street tread. For the American buyer who keeps a Mini for the badge and the proportions, this is the first factory version that invites a weekend on unpaved roads without leaving the brand. Collectors who track special editions will want to note the model year and the edition name, since Mini's limited runs tend to be what owners ask about later.

With reporting from Car and Driver.