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MINI Countryman C Goes Local, Launched In India at ₹47.50 Lakh

MINI India has launched the all-new Countryman C at Rs 47.50 lakh (ex-showroom), marking a significant milestone for the brand. For the first time, the Countryman will be locally produced at BMW Group’s Chennai plant, making it the first made-in-India version of MINI’s largest and most practical model.

The latest-generation Countryman arrives with a sharper design, a more digital cabin and a stronger focus on practicality, while retaining the brand’s trademark go-kart driving character.

Deliveries have already begun across MINI dealerships in India.

Prices and Colour Options

The new Countryman C is available exclusively in the Favoured Pack trim.

Price (ex-showroom):

  • MINI Countryman C Favoured Pack –  ₹47.50 lakh

Available colours:

  • British Racing Green
  • Smokey Green
  • Nanuq White
  • Slate Blue
  • Chilli Red

All variants come with a contrasting Jet Black roof as standard.

Bigger, Taller and More Practical

The new Countryman adopts MINI’s latest “Charismatic Simplicity” design language.

MINI claims it offers the best-in-segment height and ground clearance, giving the SUV a more commanding road presence than before.

Exterior highlights:

  • Octagonal front grille
  • LED headlamps and tail-lamps
  • Three selectable DRL signatures
  • 19-inch Kaleido two-tone alloy wheels
  • Wider wheel arches
  • Flush door handles
  • Panoramic glass sunroof

The overall design remains unmistakably MINI, but with a stronger SUV character.

Tech-Focused Cabin

Inside, the Countryman gets a completely redesigned dashboard centred around MINI’s signature circular OLED display.

Interior highlights:

  • 240mm circular OLED touchscreen
  • MINI Operating System 9
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Harman Kardon 12-speaker audio system
  • Head-up display
  • Digital Key Plus
  • Driver seat massage function
  • Interior camera
  • Wireless phone charging

The rear seats can slide and recline, while boot space ranges from 505 litres to 1,450 litres with the seats folded.

Engine and Performance

Power comes from a 1.5-litre MINI Twin Power Turbo petrol engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Engine specifications:

  • 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine
  • 156hp
  • 240Nm
  • 7-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox

Drivers can also choose from eight MINI Experience Modes, including the brand’s signature Go-Kart Mode.

Safety and Ownership Benefits

The Countryman C has secured a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating and comes equipped with a host of driver assistance systems.

Key safety features:

  • ADAS Level 1
  • Parking Assistant Plus
  • 360-degree camera
  • Multiple airbags
  • Dynamic Stability Control
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

MINI is also offering an assured buyback value of up to 66 per cent after three years, while monthly instalments start at ₹56,990 with zero down payment.

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Final Take

The Countryman has always been MINI’s most practical offering, but this new generation takes things a step further. Local production has helped make it more accessible, while the larger dimensions, digital cabin and premium feature list give it broader appeal. For buyers looking for a luxury compact SUV that stands out from the usual German crowd, the new Countryman C continues to offer something refreshingly different.

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