Mini India will soon launch the Made-in-India Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. Pre-booking has started. Interested customers can book the car exclusively through mini dealerships. The new Mini Countryman C will be manufactured locally at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The new Countryman C is expected to be launched by this week. Before we get started, let’s take a look at the top five things you need to know. Design 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 gets circular headlamps paired with a more square grille, along with a straighter nose and a revised bumper, giving it a stronger look than the earlier models. In profile, the design shifts to a more boxy silhouette, with a flat roofline, upright stance and squared-off wheel arches. The longer wheelbase contributes to better proportions and interior space. The rear remains simple, with LED taillamps featuring a modern light signature, clean tailgate design and minimal detailing.
Interior designMoving on to the inside, it features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while retaining elements of the Kleiner brand. The interior adopts a minimalist style, with less clutter and an emphasis on utility. A central circular OLED touchscreen dominates the dashboard, replacing the traditional instrument cluster and infotainment setup. Below the screen, MINI continues to offer toggle-style physical switches, which provide tactile control. It also gets textile-based surfaces and recycled elements, including a woven fabric dashboard spread throughout the cabin. Features Expected features include a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, connected car tech, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a head-up display, a Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, a sunroof and more. Power train The new Mini Countryman C is expected to get a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 136hp and 230Nm. It is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The same engine also powers the BMW X1. The MINI Countryman is built on the front-wheel drive UKL2 platform, which it shares with the BMW X1, which is also assembled in India.Expected price and competitorsIn India, the Countryman is currently offered in an all-electric version and with the sportier JCW pack. The company will now introduce a petrol variant, and Mini says this addition will complete the Countryman lineup in India. The upcoming Countryman is likely to be priced between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 45 lakh. The new SUV will compete with BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and other similarly priced SUVs.
