There’s A New, Affordable MINI, And It’s Even All-Wheel Drive

The newest MINI sets the standard

MINI wears many hats in the automotive industry. It’s arguably the most fun vehicle to drive, and is absolutely the BMW Group’s entry-level brand. Being entry-level doesn’t mean MINIs are cheap, but its latest offering will undoubtedly turn heads, particularly for value-conscious shoppers.

The new 2026 MINI Countryman Oxford Edition S ALL4 is quite the mouthful. It’s also far less expensive than other Countryman options. Starting at $34,900, the Oxford Edition Countryman undercuts the Countryman by $4,000 without drastic cuts to fit and finish. It’s even all-wheel drive, something most vehicles in that price category can’t claim.

All about the MINI Oxford Edition S Countryman ALL4

For model year 2026, MINI’s Oxford Edition Countryman is everything we love about the Countryman with just enough distinction to let you know it’s different. For starters, the Oxford Edition comes in three colors – Chili Red, Nanuq white, and Blazing Blue – without additional cost. While automakers love to give their paint colors clever names, let’s be clear that the Oxford Edition color options are fairly standard red, white, or blue.

Mirror caps are black, as is the Oxford Edition’s roof. It doesn’t appear MINI will offer any upgrade options, either. There are new 18-inch Asteroid Spoke black wheels to complement the mirror caps and roof, and this model includes Privacy Glass to complete the look. If you’re a fan of the “blacked out” look, you’ll like what the Oxford Edition Countryman S ALL4 has going on. MINI says the Oxford Edition will also have Active Driving Assistant.

MINI didn’t say as much, but we expect the Oxford Edition will come with the Countryman’s standard 2.0-liter TwinTurbo 4-cylinder engine, capable of 241 horsepower and 291 lb-ft of torque. Expect the Countryman’s 7-speed transmission to also make its way to the Oxford Edition with an expected average MPG of 27 (24 city, 32 highway).

2026 MINI Oxford Edition S Countryman ALL4 pricing

MINI will price its Oxford Edition Countryman at $34,900, which excludes the destination and handling fee ($1,175). The Countryman S ALL4 starts at $38,900. MINI wasn’t clear about why the Oxford Edition Countryman is a full four thousand dollars cheaper, but history might give us an idea.

The Oxford Edition is new to the Countryman, but not MINI. The automaker brought the Oxford Edition to its Cooper lineup this model year, and it seems the lack of upgrade options helps MINI keep the pricing down. You don’t skimp on fun or performance; if an add-on feature is a deal-breaker for you, though, a different Countryman may be best.

Final thoughts

The MINI Countryman is fun to drive, more spacious than you might think, and is now available for far less than the average price of a new car. We love it in Nanuq White, as the contrast with the black roof and mirror caps is striking. Now that the Countryman is a proper small SUV, it’s helped MINI’s sales increase a whopping 19 percent, and we expect the Oxford Edition will help the automaker build on that success.