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Mini unveils rugged Countryman off‑road prototype
Mini is testing a camouflaged, rugged prototype of its Countryman SUV in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. The vehicle, described as a special “Rugged” or “Off‑road” edition, features higher ground clearance, General Grabber AT3 all‑terrain tyres, a roof‑mounted pop‑up tent and all‑wheel drive. The development programme includes validation runs on gravel tracks, rocky slopes and remote mountain roads in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park.
Mini says the prototype will be presented to the world in October 2026 and will make its competitive debut in the all‑women Rebelle Rally later that year. Mini director Jean‑Philippe Parain said the project reflects the brand’s long‑standing adventure ethos, while design chief Holger Hampf linked the edition to growing consumer demand for outdoor‑oriented vehicles.
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Countryman Offroad Edition · Holger Hampf · Jean‑Philippe Parain · MINI Countryman · Mini · Mini (BMW Group) · Rebelle Rally · Rocky Mountains · Rocky Mountains (Colorado, USA)
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Mini is testing a camouflaged prototype of the Countryman in the Rocky Mountains of the United States. www.news9live.com · ecoloauto.com · www.motor1.com · www.automaistv.com.br · it.motor1.com · +2 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Mini director Jean‑Philippe Parain said the project aligns with Mini’s adventure‑focused brand ethos. www.caranddriver.com · www.news9live.com · it.motor1.com · tr.motor1.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Design chief Holger Hampf said the edition responds to rising demand for outdoor‑oriented vehicles. www.news9live.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The vehicle includes higher ground clearance, General Grabber AT3 all‑terrain tyres, a roof‑mounted pop‑up tent and all‑wheel drive. www.caranddriver.com · www.news9live.com · www.motor1.com · it.motor1.com · www.automaistv.com.br
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mini will enter the all‑women Rebelle Rally with the Rugged Countryman in 2026. www.motoringfile.com · www.news9live.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Testing took place in Colorado’s Rocky Mountain National Park. www.news9live.com · www.caranddriver.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] The prototype is a special “Rugged” or “Off‑road” edition of the Mini Countryman. www.caranddriver.com · www.news9live.com · www.motor1.com · it.motor1.com · www.automaistv.com.br · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Mini will publicly unveil the Rugged Countryman worldwide in October 2026. www.caranddriver.com · www.news9live.com · www.motor1.com · it.motor1.com · www.automaistv.com.br · +1 more