The off-road Countryman will be released in OctoberMini looks set to introduce a more off-road-focused version of its Countryman SUV. Referred to only as ‘a new Countryman edition’, a prototype model has been showcased being put to the test through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado, USA. The car appears to wear chunkier tyres and off-road suspension (Bernhard Filser)Jean-Philippe Parain, head of Mini, said: “Mini has always been about turning every journey into an adventure. We are incrediblyexcited to be just one step away from introducing this new, rugged addition to the Mini Countryman family. A roof tent means there’s always somewhere to stay (Bernhard Filser)The current Countryman is available in a variety of engine setups, including both electric and petrol.