Mini India today finally launched the India-made Mini Countryman C in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Bookings are already underway; interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and the deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced entry-level luxury SUVs.Talking about the engine first, the new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 156hp and 240nm. It comes paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The same engine also does the job in the BMW X1, but here the engine is tuned to produce more power. The Mini Countryman C can accelerate from 0-100kph in a claimed 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212kph. It comes equipped with a 60-litre fuel tank and delivers a claimed fuel efficiency of 15.92kpl. The MINI Countryman is built on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform, which it shares with the BMW X1, also assembled in India.In terms of design, the Mini Countryman C follows the design cues of the JCW and electric versions in terms of overall design elements such as the headlamp design, tail lamps and wheel design. At the front, it features circular headlamps paired with a more squared grille, along with an upright nose and a revised bumper, giving it a stronger appearance compared to earlier models.
In profile, the design shifts towards a more boxy silhouette, with a flat roofline, upright stance and squared wheel arches. The longer wheelbase contributes to improved proportions and interior space. The rear remains simple, with LED tail-lamps featuring a modern lighting signature, a clean tailgate design and minimal detailing.Moving inside, it features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while retaining key brand elements. Features include a circular 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, a head-up display, steering-mounted controls, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, panoramic glass roof, powered front seats, wireless phone charging and parking assist. The driver’s seat also includes a massage function.Rear-seat occupants benefit from sliding seats with up to 130mm of adjustment and a recline function of up to 25 degrees. Boot capacity stands at 505 litres and expands to 1,450 litres with the rear seats folded. The SUV also offers connected-car technology, ambient lighting, MINI Digital Key Plus and eight MINI Experience drive modes. Its safety suite includes ADAS features such as front collision warning, lane departure warning, attentiveness assist, active pedestrian protection and reversing assist. The Countryman C has earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
