MINI Countryman Shadow Edition Revealed With JCW Trim

It’s secure to say the MINI Countryman had a superb yr. Gross sales in 2025 jumped by 15.2% to 93,305 items, accounting for 32.4% of the model’s whole quantity. In different phrases, each third automobile offered by the BMW-owned marque final yr was a compact crossover. Oxford is kicking off 2026 on a excessive be aware by providing Japan a particular version with an engine selection that may shock you.

The Shadow Version does precisely what it guarantees, that includes an array of black exterior accents. To sweeten the deal, MINI bundles the John Cooper Works trim and pairs it with 19-inch JCW Runway Spoke black wheels. As for the physique, there’s no configurator stress right here: all vehicles are completed in Legend Grey with a black roof.

Rounding out the outside updates is a black-and-white Union Jack motif on the facet mirror caps. Unsurprisingly, the inside follows the identical theme. Patrons can select any coloration they like, so long as it’s black. The seats are upholstered in Beskin Black, whereas the dashboard and door trim are, predictably, completed in matching darkish hues.

Now, about that engine talked about earlier. Considerably unexpectedly, MINI is promoting the Shadow Version completely with a diesel powertrain. Certainly, the limited-run mannequin relies on the Countryman D and makes use of a 2.0-liter, four-cylinder unit. Identified internally because the “B47,” it produces 148 hp and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm), despatched to the wheels through the acquainted seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.

MINI Japan is asking ¥5,980,000, which interprets to just about $39,000 at present alternate charges. Nevertheless, that determine excludes the consumption tax. Moreover, you’ll must pay a separate recycling charge. For the cash, the Countryman D Shadow Version comes nicely outfitted with a set of driver-assistance and security options, starting from adaptive cruise management with cease & go and lane departure warning to surround-view cameras and a parking assistant.

Japanese patrons can already place orders at their native MINI sellers, with deliveries scheduled to start in February.