Mini Countryman C: Made in India Mini Countryman C launched at Rs 47.5 lakh: Details |

Mini India today finally launched the India-made 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). Bookings are already underway; Interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership, and deliveries will begin soon. The new Mini Countryman C will take on the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA and other similarly priced entry-level luxury SUVs.First of all, talking about the engine, the new Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 156hp and 240nm. It comes with a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The same engine also powers the BMW X1, but here the engine has been tuned to produce more power. The Mini Countryman C can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in a claimed 9.0 seconds and has a top speed of 212 kmph. It is equipped with a 60-litre fuel tank and claims a fuel efficiency of 15.92kpl. 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.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 headlamp design, tail lamp and wheel design. At the front, it has circular headlamps with a more square grille, a straight nose and a revised bumper, giving it a more robust appearance than the earlier model.

In profile, the design shifts towards a more boxy silhouette, with a flat roofline, upright stance and square wheel arches. The longer wheelbase contributes to better proportions and interior space. The rear remains simple, with LED tail-lamps with a modern lighting signature, clean tailgate design and minimal details.Moving inside, it features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while retaining the 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 adjustment up to 130 mm and a recline function up to 25 degrees. Boot capacity is 505 liters and increases to 1,450 liters when the rear seats are 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 like frontal collision warning, lane departure warning, caution assist, active pedestrian protection and reversing assist. The Countryman C has earned a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.