Wondering if anyone knows if the accessories for the 2017 Countryman are compatible with the 2018s?

I have a 2018 JCW Countryman and everywhere I go (including the dealer) I can't find any confirmation that the 2017 accessories will work/fit/be compatible with 2018 models. Technically, my 2018 was built this year (2017), but to me, the '17s look like the same body style as the '18s. So I can't see them changing stuff that would make accessories incompatible such as roof bars/racks that mount to the roof rails. All weather floor mats, black light surrounds, etc.

I think MINI just released a 'new' LED driving lights, but my dealer knows nothing of compatibility with the '18 JCW. It's like they don't want my money...

 

I don't know for sure, but most have got to be compatible, I'd think... They only made a few minor tweaks from the '17 to the '18... Roof rails look the same and floor mats should be the same... The only visual thing that I see different is the ring around the shifter is different (they moved the "Sport mode" to a button on the center stack)...

 

Those were my thoughts as well. Except I have an '18 with the driving modes on the shifter ring - right before they switched it to the toggles on the stack.

 

I’ve wrestled with the same question around accessories. Mini would be helping themselves out by updating their accessory specs to show what works on 2018’s. I imagine it doesn’t help sales. I wanted to buy mini-badged floorliners, but after Weathertech came out with their brand that fits 2018’s, I just ordered theirs.

 

Weathertech doesn't have a version for 2017/18 Countrymans with manual transmissions yet, last time I checked.

Just checked again. Yup. Only the second-row floor liners are available for those of us with manuals.

 

You are quite right! I ordered for my auto with paddles and mistakenly assumed that had it all covered (so to speak)

 

Thanks for the pointer, I just ordered a full set last night. It will be nice to have these before winter starts.