2024 Mini Cooper S and Mini Countryman Electric Launched In India, Prices Start At Rs 44.90 Lakh

It is for the first time that the Mini Countryman is debuting as an all-electric compact SUV in India

• The 2024 Mini Cooper is priced at Rs 44.90 lakh (introductory ex-showroom).

• The Countryman EV is priced at Rs 54.90 lakh (introductory ex-showroom). 

• The fourth-generation Cooper gets new round headlights, an octagonal grille, and new pixelated tail lights, while the Countryman EV gets different octagonal headlights.

• The interior design of both the cars is similar with a 9.4-inch round OLED touchscreen as the centrepiece.

• Common features include a panoramic sunroof, an optional heads-up display (HUD), electrically adjustable front seats, and ambient lighting.

• The New Mini Cooper S gets a 2-litre turbo-petrol engine (204 PS/300 Nm).

• The Mini Countryman EV has a 66.4 kWh battery pack powering a single motor (204 PS/250 Nm).

The fourth-generation Mini Cooper S and the first-ever Mini Countryman Electric have been launched in India. Prices of these two luxury cars are as follows:

Prices are introductory ex-showroom, India

Let us take a look at both the Mini models in detail:

2024 Mini Cooper S

Exterior

The 2024 Mini Cooper retains its classic design while introducing some fresh elements. It features a new octagonal grille with intricate design details and 'S' badging. The hatchback is equipped with new round LED headlights that offer customizable light patterns for the DRL. 

It comes with two doors on either side and 17-inch alloy wheels, which can be upgraded to 18-inch units. At the rear, the car sports redesigned triangular LED taillights with sequential indicators. Mini is offering the Cooper S in five colour schemes: Ocean Wave Green, Sunny Side Yellow, British Racing Green, Chill Red II, and Blazing Blue.

Dimensions of this car are as follows:

Interior

The circular theme extends to the interior, featuring a 9.4-inch round OLED touchscreen as the centrepiece. Replacing the traditional instrument cluster, all car information is displayed on this central screen. The parking brake, gear selector, start/stop button, experience mode toggle and volume control are arranged in a toggle bar unit on the centre console beneath the touchscreen. Additionally, a wireless phone charging tray is positioned where the gear lever is typically found in other cars.

Features and Safety

The Mini Cooper S features a heads-up display, electrically adjustable front seats, a massage function for the driver’s seat, ambient lighting, an electrochromic inside rearview mirror (IRVM), automatic climate control, and connected car technology.

The safety features include six airbags, level-1 advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), dynamic stability control, and an electronic parking brake. It also comes with a pedestrian warning system as standard, with an optional blind spot warning system.

Powertrain

The 2024 Mini Cooper S comes with a 2-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, specifications of which are as follows:

*DCT = Dual-clutch automatic transmission

^FWD = Front-wheel-drive

Mini Countryman Electric

The Mini Countryman has also been launched in India in a new all-electric avatar for the first time. Here are the details of this electric SUV:

Exterior

The 2024 Mini Countryman electric presents a more streamlined look while preserving its traditional five-door silhouette. It has a redesigned octagonal front grille with chrome element accents, complemented by new octagonal LED headlights with customisable light patterns for the DRLs.

The side profile retains the tall-boy SUV design reminiscent of the outgoing Countryman and includes new alloy wheel designs available in sizes up to 20 inches. At the rear, the redesigned LED taillights no longer feature the iconic Union Jack motif but instead have rectangular units with a modern pixelated look. Mini is offering the Electric Countryman in six colour options: Smokey Green, Slate Blue, Chilli Red II, British Racing Green, Blazing Blue, and Midnight Black.

Dimensions of this electric SUV are as follows:

Interior

The interior of the 2024 Mini Countryman EV features a fresh, minimalist design while continuing the iconic circular theme seen in the 2024 Mini Cooper S. The dashboard has a 9.4-inch round OLED touchscreen, which serves as both the infotainment unit and the display for all driver-related information, eliminating the need for a traditional instrument cluster. An optional heads-up display is available as an accessory.

The parking brake, gear selector, start/stop button, experience mode toggle, and volume control are now organised in a toggle bar console beneath the screen like the 2024 Cooper S. A wireless charging tray has been installed in the space previously occupied by the gear lever.

Features and Safety

The Mini Countryman electric is equipped with a range of features, including electrically adjustable front seats, a massage function for the driver’s seat, ambient lighting, an electrochromic inside rearview mirror (IRVM), automatic climate control, and connected car technology. It also features a panoramic sunroof.

For safety, the EV comes with a Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) that includes adaptive cruise control, steering assist, and lane-keeping assist. Additional safety features include traction control, dynamic stability control, and an electronic parking brake.

Powertrain

Mini provides the electric Countryman with an E variant powered by a 66.45 kWh battery pack. Specifications are as follows:

The Countryman EV support up to 130 kW DC fast charging, which can charge the battery from 10 to 80 percent in under 30 minutes.

Rivals

The 2024 Mini Cooper S hatchback has no direct rivals but can be seen as an alternative to the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, and Audi Q3.

The Mini Countryman will compete with the BMW iX1 and Volvo XC40 Recharge.

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