While all eyes were on the brand-new electric Countryman, Mini Germany quietly released information about the performance-focused 2025 Mini Countryman JCW.

We were in Munich last week for the unveiling of the all-new Mini Countryman and the conversation was dominated by electrification, but petrol and diesel will continue to be offered. It almost snuck under the radar, but information has been released about the 2025 Mini Countryman JCW, the petrol-powered performance flagship.

The 2025 Mini Countryman JCW will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 221 kW and 400 Nm. Performance fanatics will notice that the outgoing model was a touch more powerful at 225 kW and 450 Nm, and we’ll put this decrease in power down to ever-tighter economy and emissions regulations.

Given the All4 badge, it should come as no surprise that the 2025 Mini Countryman JCW features all-wheel drive. It appears the 8-speed torque converter transmission has been replaced by a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The new JCW-powered Countryman is claimed to sprint to 100 kph in just 5.4 seconds.

If this is all sounding very familiar, don’t be surprised as the BMW X1 M35i uses the same powertrain and is capable of near-identical performance. Interestingly, for some markets, the engine output is rated at 233 kW and 400 Nm. Fingers crossed the SA market gets the more powerful version.

Inside, expect the sporty theme in abundance with racy seats and red/carbon fibre trim. Mini has yet to reveal a comprehensive image gallery or press release about its sportiest Countryman, so we don’t have many images to go on.

Mini Countryman JCW arrival in South Africa?

The new Mini Countryman JCW will built in Leipzig, Germany, along with its BMW siblings, the X1 and iX1. It is expected to arrive in South Africa in 2024, along with the rest of the brand-new Mini range.

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