MINI has built a trim for people who want to sleep on top of their crossover. The 2027 Countryman Untamed Edition pairs a small suspension lift and all-terrain rubber with a roof tent from Italian firm Autohome and a camping collection from Helinox. Production is scheduled to begin in November 2026 at BMW Group Plant Leipzig in Germany, with market launch planned for early 2027.
The package was highlighted this week at Overland Expo, a fitting stage for a compact car that is trying to borrow some credibility from the trail-and-tent crowd. It is also a clear sign of where small crossovers are heading: factory-backed kit that used to live in the aftermarket catalog.
What the Untamed Edition Actually Changes
Lift, Tires and Software
The mechanical headline is a 15 mm suspension lift. Depending on market and powertrain, that adds up to 19 mm of ground clearance over standard Countryman trims. It is a modest figure, and MINI is not pretending this is a rock crawler, but the lift also improves approach and breakover angles. Steering, anti-lock braking and stability control were recalibrated to account for the higher center of gravity and the different tires.
North American cars ride on 19-inch "Untamed Edition Spoke" light-alloy wheels, styled after classic off-road steel wheels and finished with Dark Steel center caps. They wear Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tires. Per CarExpert's reporting, the US and Canada receive the lift on every version, while Europe gets it only on electric variants and Australia misses it entirely.
Towing and Roof Loads
An optional hitch is available. Reports differ on the number: one outlet cites towing of up to 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) as a general rating, while Auto123's Canadian coverage lists a maximum of 1,587 kg (3,500 lb). Australian cars stay at 1,500 kg for the S and 1,200 kg for the SE, braked. The practical takeaway is that the figure depends on market and powertrain, so US buyers should wait for official numbers. The roof is rated for 75 kg (165 lb) while driving and 300 kg (661 lb) when parked, which is the figure that matters once a tent and two sleepers are up there.
The Camping Hardware
Autohome Roof Tent
The tent is a custom unit developed with Autohome, the Italian design firm known for hard-shell rooftop tents. It is described as fiberglass-reinforced, with gas struts that assist deployment, and it mounts to the Countryman's standard roof rack. One report says it sleeps two adults. Detailed specifications, such as weight and dimensions, were not published in the coverage reviewed here.
The tent is not universal. CarExpert reports that Australian cars will not get it, along with the lift and the all-terrain tires, so the full package is largely a North American and European story.
Helinox Collection
Helinox, the outdoor specialist, supplied an exclusive collection of lightweight folding camp chairs and tables, color-matched to the interior scheme. Specific product names and pricing for the Helinox pieces were not detailed in the sources.
Styling Inside and Out
Paint and Exterior Details
Five exterior colors are reported: Hideaway Grey, Nomad Blue, Nanuq White, Midnight Black and Frozen Nomad Blue. That last one is the notable item, described as the first matte paint on a series-production MINI. Matte black film covers the hood, wheel arches and sills, and textured protective films guard the arches and sills. The grille gets vertical inserts in Dark Steel, and the bumpers are redesigned. The car also gets exclusive side sills, dark steel underbody protection, a rear diffuser, and blue C-pillar badges with a mountain graphic.
Cabin
Inside, the sport seats are covered in Nightshade Blue Vescin, MINI's synthetic leather, with Cornflower Blue piping and stitching and knitted shoulder and head restraint sections inspired by rock. The dash and door panels use a two-tone dark grey and blue knit called Millennial Melange. Dark Steel accents replace the usual Vibrant Silver. The center console storage box was redesigned with elastic equipment straps, and rubber floor mats with 3D rock-pattern grooves come with a matching heavy-duty cargo liner. Heritage Brown or Black interior themes are listed as options in Canada.
Powertrains and Pricing
The Untamed Edition is offered across the Countryman range, with combustion and electric options that vary by market. Reported variants include the C, D, S ALL4, E and SE ALL4, paired with MINI's ALL4 all-wheel drive on the relevant models. In Canada, the lineup is two models. The Countryman S ALL4 uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder making 241 hp and 295 lb-ft. The Countryman SE ALL4 is fully electric, with a 66-kWh battery and dual motors producing 313 hp and 364 lb-ft.
US pricing has not been announced; AutoGuide reports that pricing and order details will come closer to launch. For reference, Canadian pricing starts at $49,990 CAD for the S ALL4 and $64,690 CAD for the SE ALL4, with showroom arrival in early 2027. In Germany, the edition carries a gross surcharge of 4,700 euros over the standard car.
Why It Matters for the Trail-Minded Buyer
Compact crossovers have long been sold with outdoorsy imagery and little to back it up. The Untamed Edition does not turn a Countryman into a Land Cruiser, but it assembles the pieces a weekend camper usually adds piecemeal: a bit more clearance, tires with real tread, software tuned for them, a rated roof platform, a tent that goes up on gas struts, and chairs and a table that fit the car's palette. Buying that as one factory-warrantied package is the selling point.
The electric SE ALL4 is the more interesting version for campers who plan short, scenic trips rather than long expeditions, though range figures with a rooftop tent attached were not part of the announcement. Anyone cross-shopping should wait for US specifications, pricing and the final tow rating before putting down a deposit. With production starting in November and launch set for early 2027, those answers should arrive soon.
