The refreshed 2026 MINI Countryman E crosses the 500 km WLTP range mark thanks to a new silicon carbide (SiC) inverter, improved aerodynamics (Cd 0.26) and optimized regenerative braking. We review the specs, performance, pricing and a head-to-head with the Volvo EX30, Alfa Romeo Junior and Smart #3 Brabus.
The first prototypes of the Lucid Earth midsize platform have left the factory. An SUV with 580–640 km WLTP range, 800V architecture and a price around 220,000 PLN could reshape the premium segment.
The BMW iX3 Long Wheelbase stretches the wheelbase by 10.8 cm, gets softer suspension and a 70% Chinese operating system with Alibaba AI. Trial production began in December at Shenyang, with Chinese deliveries from mid-2025. Poland gets only the standard BMW iX3 50 xDrive from 310,000 PLN, offering 720–805 km of WLTP range, a 108 kWh battery and 400 kW charging.
