BMW India has launched the second generation MINI
Countryman. It made its debut on Indian soil at the 2018 Auto Expo in February.
It joins the Cooper 3-door and 5-door, Cooper Convertible, and Clubman in
Mini’s India lineup.
The Indian-spec MINI Countryman goes on sale in
three variants – Cooper S, Cooper SD, and Cooper S JCW. Powering the Cooper S
and Cooper S JCW is a 1,998 cc 4-cylinder petrol engine producing 192 hp and
280 Nm. While the former gets an 8-speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission, the
latter employs an 8-speed Sport Automatic Steptronic Transmission.
The diesel
Cooper D variant uses a 1,995 cc 4-cylinder engine developing 190 hp and 400
Nm. It pairs with an 8-speed Automatic Steptronic Transmission. The MINI Countryman
petrol does 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds while the diesel does it 7.7 seconds.
MINI Countryman Cooper S JCW Inspired comes with
John Cooper Works aerodynamic kit, rear roof spoiler and 18-inch JCW thrill
spoke alloy wheels. It is equipped with features like ‘Leather Cross Punch’
Sport Seats, Harmon Kardon Hi-Fi Speaker System, and MINI Find Mate. This
variant also gets MINI Wired Package that includes Navigation System
Professional and MINI Connected XL 8.8” screen with Touch Controller and
Bluetooth mobile connectivity. The Cooper S and SD get Radio MINI Boost 6.5”.
