Mini India today has finally launched the Made in India Mini Countryman C in the Indian market. The new Mini Countryman C will be produced locally at the BMW Group plant in Chennai and is priced at Rs 47.5 lakh (ex-showroom). Reservations are already underway; interested customers can reserve the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and 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.Speaking first about the engine, the new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 156 hp and 240 nm. It comes mated to 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 to 100 km/h in 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212 km/h. It comes with a 60 liter fuel tank and delivers a fuel efficiency of 15.92 kpl. 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 general design elements such as the design of the headlights, taillights and wheel design. Up front, it features circular headlights paired with a squarer grille, as well as a straight nose and revised bumper, giving it a stronger look than previous models.
In profile, the design shifts towards a more boxy silhouette, with a flat roofline, an upright stance and square wheel arches. The longer wheelbase contributes to better proportions and interior space. The rear remains simple, with LED taillights featuring a modern lighting signature, a clean tailgate design and minimal detailing.Moving on to the interior, it features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while maintaining key elements of the brand. Features include a 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen, a head-up display, steering wheel-mounted controls, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic glass roof, powered front seats, wireless phone charging and park assist. The driver’s seat also includes a massage function.Rear seat occupants benefit from sliding seats with an adjustment of up to 130 mm and a recline function of up to 25 degrees. Luggage capacity is 505 liters and expands to 1,450 liters with the rear seats folded down. The SUV also offers connected car technology, ambient lighting, MINI Digital Key Plus and eight MINI Experience driving modes. Its safety suite includes ADAS features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, lane departure assist, active pedestrian protection and reverse assist. The Countryman C earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
