Mini has announced the arrival of its revamped Countryman SUV in Australia in early 2024. Initially, Australians can expect the petrol-powered base model Countryman C and the more potent Countryman S.

We first took at look at it at the Munich Motor show this year:

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The third quarter of 2024 will see the introduction of the electric Countryman and the top-tier petrol-powered Countryman JCW.

In the German market, the base model is equipped with a mild-hybrid 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine, complemented by an electric motor. This combination provides an extra 14kW, culminating in a total of 125kW and 280Nm of torque. This engine setup allows a peak speed of 212km/h.

For the JCW variant, Mini is utilizing the same 2.0-litre turbocharged engine found in the BMW X1 M35i. In its European spec, this engine churns out 221kW (5750-6500rpm) and 400Nm (2000-4500rpm). This JCW version incorporates the dual-clutch transmission from the BMW X1 M35i, reaching a top speed of 250km/h. Interestingly, the new JCW's power is slightly reduced by 4kW and 50Nm compared to its predecessor, resulting in a marginally increased 0-100km/h time of 5.4 seconds.

In specific markets, such as the US and Australia, the BMW X1 M35i uses a variation of this engine, producing 233kW while maintaining 400Nm of torque. Whether the Countryman will adopt this configuration is yet to be clarified.

On the electric side, the Countryman E features a singular motor, generating 150kW and 250Nm of torque, boasting a 0-100km/h time of 8.6 seconds. Conversely, the Countryman SE employs a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, with a combined output of 230kW and 494Nm, achieving 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds.

Both electric variants are powered by a 64.7kWh battery. The WLTP-tested ranges for the Countryman E and SE stand at 462km and 433km, respectively.

Model Grades:

• Countryman C (Petrol)
• Countryman S (Petrol)
• Countryman JCW (Petrol)
• Countryman E (Electric)
• Countryman SE (Electric)

Key Changes:

• The Countryman JCW now uses the same engine as the BMW X1 M35i
• The JCW has a 4kW and 50Nm decrease in output compared to the outgoing model
• The JCW is 0.3 seconds slower to 100km/h than the outgoing model

Take a look at our video all about the new MINI Cars!

Specs:

Countryman C:

• 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder mild-hybrid engine
• 125kW power, 280Nm torque
• Top speed of 212km/h

Countryman S:

• Details pending

Countryman JCW:

• 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine
• 221kW power, 400Nm torque (European specification)
• Top speed of 250km/h

Countryman E:

• Single electric motor
• 150kW power, 250Nm torque
• 0-100km/h in 8.6 seconds
• 64.7kWh battery pack
• WLTP range of 462km

Countryman SE:

• Dual-motor all-wheel-drive system
• 230kW combined power, 494Nm torque
• 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds
• 64.7kWh battery pack
• WLTP range of 433km

Pricing:

• Details pending