Mini Countryman C Petrol Launched In India at Rs 47.50 Lakh with 154Bhp Powertrain

The Indian division of the British legacy automaker Mini has today launched the new Countryman C Petrol in the country. With this launch Mini India has expanded its Countryman lineup in India with a petrol offering. The Countryman C Petrol launched today in India is being locally produced at the BMW Group Plant in Chennai, making it the first locally produced version of the new-generation Countryman for the Indian market. Bookings for the Countryman C Petrol are already underway in India and deliveries for the same begin immediately.

The launch follows the introduction of the Countryman Electric and the performance-oriented JCW Countryman All4, with the Countryman C positioned as a more accessible option within the range.

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The Mini Countryman C Petrol has been launched in India with an introductory ex-showroom price tag of Rs 47.50 lakh. With local assembly helping reduce import duties, the SUV is expected to appeal to buyers looking for a premium compact luxury SUV with Mini's distinctive styling and driving character. The Countryman C Petrol sits below the Countryman Electric and JCW Countryman All4 in the brand's India portfolio.

The new Mini Countryman C Petrol carries the latest Mini design language but adopts a more understated appearance than the JCW version. It gets a cleaner bumper design, fewer sporty elements and styling cues that are closer to those seen on the Countryman Electric. This car retains Mini's upright stance, signature lighting elements and contrasting roof design, while the alloy wheel design is also shared with other Countryman variants. It has a boot space of 505-litres.

On the inside, the new Mini Countryman C Petrol features the same cabin layout as its siblings. The highlight is the 9.44-inch circular OLED touchscreen infotainment system, which serves as the centrepiece of the dashboard. It also gets a head-up display in place of a conventional instrument cluster, along with Mini's knitted fabric finish across the dashboard and door panels. Other key features include - sliding and reclining rear seats, 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, fisheye camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, panoramic glass roof, driver’s seat with massage function, 8-drive modes and more.

Powering the Countryman C is a 1.5L, 3-cyl turbo-petrol engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch Steptronic Sport transmission; this engine generates 154.21bhp and 240Nm of torque. The Countryman C gets a front-wheel-drive setup and can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in a claimed time of 9 seconds. It has a top speed of 212 kmph.

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On the safety front the new Mini Countryman C Petrol comes equipped with active and passive safety features like - 360-degree camera, park assist plus, dynamic stability control, ABS, brake assist, cornering brake control, TPMS, rear view camera, Level-1 ADAS and more.