New Mini Cooper S, Countryman EV Launched in India; Price Starts at Rs 44.90 Lakh

Mini India has launched the new Cooper S at Rs 44.90 lakhs (ex-showroom) and the all-electric Countryman EV at Rs 54.90 lakhs (ex-showroom). The fourth-generation Mini Cooper S replaces the outgoing model, while the Countryman EV is the brand's first all-electric vehicle to be offered in the country. The new Cooper S has a bolder design with a longer wheelbase and larger wheels while keeping its short overhangs and compact hood. It features a distinctive octagonal grille, circular LED headlights with customisable light signatures, and minimalist styling. The profile highlights redesigned alloy wheels and flush door handles, while the rear showcases triangular LED taillights with OLED technology and a Union Jack motif.

The Countryman EV, built on the BMW iX1 platform, shares many design elements with the Cooper S, such as the octagonal grille, adaptive LED daytime running lights, and updated headlights and taillights. Unique features of the Countryman E include a special C-pillar treatment and standard 20-inch wheels.

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New Mini Cooper S, Countryman: Interior, Features

The interiors of the new Mini Cooper S and Countryman share a similar design, featuring a curved dashboard upholstered in textile materials. A 9.45-inch OLED touchscreen dominates the centre console, providing information on navigation, travel, and battery status. Below this, toggle switches control engine start/stop and gear selection. Both models offer adjustable seats with massage functions, connected car services, an in-car fisheye camera, and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Notably, the Countryman is the first Mini to achieve Level 2 ADAS capabilities. A traditional instrument cluster has been eliminated in favour of a minimalist approach.

New Mini Cooper S, Countryman: Powertrain

The new Mini Cooper S carries over its predecessor’s 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged engine, producing 204bhp and 300Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox. Mini claims a 0-100km/h time of 6.6 seconds.

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In contrast, the Countryman EV is an all-electric offering. Designed for the Indian market, it employs a front-mounted electric motor driving the rear wheels. Powers comes from a 66.45kWh battery pack. This setup generates 204bhp and 250Nm of torque, enabling a 0-100km/h sprint in 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 170km/h. The Countryman EV boasts a WLTP-certified range of 462km.

The Mini Cooper S will compete with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, BMW 2 Series, and Audi Q3. Meanwhile, the Countryman EV will rival the Hyundai Ioniq 5, BMW iX1, Kia EV6, and Volvo XC40 Recharge.