MINI has introduced timing and pricing for its all-new Countryman vary, the small SUV line-up in native showrooms from Q1 priced from $49,990 plus on-road prices – or $1140 greater than the entry worth of the outgoing vary.
From launch, Mini will provide six petrol-powered variants of the Countryman, once more with front- and all-wheel drive. Electrical (S and SE variants) and sportier John Cooper Works variants are anticipated later in 2024.
There are some new names to recollect within the 2024 Mini Countryman vary, which now commences with the Countryman C Core (from $49,990 +ORC).
The entry variant is adopted by the Cooper C Basic (from $52,990 +ORC), Cooper C Favoured (from $55,990 +ORC), Cooper S Basic AWD (from $58,990 +ORC), Cooper S Favoured AWD (from $61,990 +ORC), and S JCW Sport AWD (from $63,990 +ORC).
All Countryman variants at the moment are fitted as commonplace with LED headlights and alloy wheels starting from 18- to twenty inches in diameter. A 9.4-inch OLED infotainment array is discovered entrance and centre on the dashboard, and now affords wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, as much as eight driving modes, and improved ‘Hey Mini’ voice management courtesy of Mini’s up to date OS9 software program.
The inside is now vegan-friendly with no leather-based, and no chromium used. Moreover, the alloy wheels use as much as 70 per cent recycled aluminium, and are made utilizing renewable electrical energy, whereas the flooring and ground mats are comprised of a minimum of 90 per cent recycled polyester.
Accessible in Countryman C variants and fitted as commonplace in Countryman S variants is Mini’s Driving Assistant Plus bundle which incorporates adaptive cruise management, lane change warning with blind-spot detection, rear cross-traffic alert with brake intervention, AEB, and parking help.
Powering the all-new Countryman vary is a well-known line-up of turbocharged three- and four-cylinder petrol engines once more displacing 1.5 and a pair of.0 litres.
The previous develops 115kW and 230Nm and drives the entrance wheels, whereas the latter makes 150kW/300Nm and is paired with Mini’s ALL4 all-wheel drive association. Each engines at the moment are paired as commonplace with a seven-speed dual-clutch (computerized) transmission.
Mini quotes a 0-100km/h time of 9.0 seconds for the ‘C’ (1.5-litre) vary and seven.4 seconds for the ‘S’ (2.0-litre) vary.
The Countryman once more grows for the brand new technology, now measuring 4433mm in size (+130mm), 1843mm in width, and 1656mm in top (+60mm). The wheelbase is listed at 2692mm. Cargo area now measures a formidable 505 litres in five-seat mode, rising to 1530 litres all advised.
In accordance with Mini Australia and New Zealand normal supervisor Matt Schmidt, the Countryman has struck a chord with native consumers, with 1531 models registered so far in 2023 – equating to a 65 per cent improve over the identical time final 12 months.
“The Mini Countryman stands out within the compact SUV phase with its premium end, sporty aptitude, and signature Mini dealing with,” he stated.
“Now, with the brand new technology mannequin, we’re assured the Mini Countryman will provide much more attraction, due to its modern know-how together with a number of latest driver assistant applied sciences, markedly elevated versatility, and an array of customisable choices for our clients to select from.
“It additionally integrates a number of considerate measures that showcase our model’s dedication to sustainability and CO2 emissions discount.”
2024 Mini Countryman pricing*:
C Core (a) | $49,990 |
C Basic (a) | $52,990 |
C Favoured (a) | $55,990 |
S Basic AWD (a) | $58,990 |
S Favoured AWD (a) | $61,990 |
S JCW Sport AWD (a) | $63,990 |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
