BMW announced the new 2024 MINI Countryman model in Japan on November 21, 2023, and began accepting pre-orders . On March 1, 2024, the electric vehicles MINI Countryman E and MINI Countryman SE ALL4 were added to the lineup and began sales.
BMW’s new “MINI Countryman” full model change
It shares its foundation with the new generation BMW entry-level SUV, the X1. The adoption of a new platform allows for a larger body size and improved comfort, while incorporating the latest design and technology. It is one of the first mass-produced models to adopt Mini’s new design language, known as “charismatic simplicity.”
BMW’s new “MINI Countryman” full model change exterior
The new BMW MINI Countryman measures 4,445mm long, 1,845mm wide, 1,660mm high, and has a wheelbase of 2,690mm. While the core styling elements of the previous model remain, the bodywork has undergone significant evolution, with fewer curves and sharper lines. The new face, mostly body-colored, features a larger octagonal grille. The small LED headlights have lost their bulbous shape and are positioned higher than before. New 17-inch or 20-inch aluminum wheels are available. There’s an extended rear overhang, flush door handles, and boxy fenders with thin plastic cladding around the wheel arches. At the rear, the slimmer matrix LED taillights continue to display Mini’s signature Union Jack graphic, and the rear spoiler is more prominent.
BMW’s new “MINI Countryman” full model change interior
Fewer buttons, woven surfaces, and the latest technology make everything look simpler than previous Minis. The dashboard features a circular OLED touchscreen as the centerpiece, featuring digital gauges and a larger infotainment system. The central display is a 9.4-inch circular OLED screen that doubles as the infotainment touchscreen and digital instrument cluster. It runs on the Android-based MINI Operating System 9 and employs the latest AI technologies. It integrates an AI-based virtual assistant called Spike. It offers the latest powertrains and an all-electric version instead of a plug-in hybrid. An optional head-up display is available. The center console features a toggle bar with five switches dedicated to the most important functions (parking brake, gear selector, start/stop key, experience mode selector, and volume knob), while the climate control is integrated into the touchscreen.
BMW’s new “MINI Countryman” full model change: Safety features
Equipped with Level 2-capable ADAS, which includes sophisticated systems such as hands-free driving at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph) on select routes, automated parking, semi-autonomous driving capabilities, and the ability to move into the right lane before taking a highway exit.
BMW’s new “MINI Countryman” full model change specifications
Sharing its underpinnings with the BMW X1 and iX1, the new BMW X5 will offer both EV and ICE powertrain options, eliminating the PHEV model. The crossover is 130mm longer than its predecessor, at 4,445mm overall, and offers a more spacious cabin. The electric model’s drag coefficient has been reduced to 0.26cd compared to 0.31cd for the predecessor.
The new MINI Countryman is available with four powertrains:
| Specifications | MINI Countryman C |
MINI Countryman D |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,445mm | 4,445mm |
| Overall width | 1,845mm | 1,845mm |
| Overall height | 1,660mm | 1,660mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,690mm | 2,690mm |
| engine | 1.5L inline 3-cylinder gasoline turbo engine |
2.0L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine |
| Maximum power | 115kW/5,000rpm | 110kW/4,000rpm |
| Maximum torque | 230Nm/1,500-4,600rpm | 360Nm/1,500-2,500rpm |
transmission |
7 speed DCT | 7 speed DCT |
| Drive system | 2WD | 2WD |
| Price (10%) | 4,890,000 yen | 5,090,000 yen |
| Specifications | MINI S ALL4 |
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,445mm | 4,445mm |
| Overall width | 1,845mm | 1,845mm |
| Overall height | 1,660mm | 1,660mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,690mm | 2,690mm |
| engine | 2.0L inline 4-cylinder gasoline engine |
2.0L inline 4-cylinder diesel engine |
| Maximum power | 150kW/5,000rpm | 233kW/5,750rpm |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm/1,450-4,500rpm | 400Nm/2,000-4,500rpm |
transmission |
7 speed DCT | 7 speed DCT |
| Drive system | 4WD | 4WD |
| Price (10%) | 5,660,000 yen | 6,670,000 yen |
There are two electric vehicle models in the lineup.
The new MINI Countryman electric vehicle lineup includes the MINI Countryman E and the MINI Countryman SE ALL4. Both models are equipped with a powerful battery with an energy capacity of 232.0 Ah/66.45 kWh, allowing the MINI Countryman E to travel 462 km* and the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 433 km on a single charge. In terms of functionality, these state-of-the-art electric vehicles are equipped with advanced safety and assistance functions, including Traffic Jam Assist with Hands-Off function, as well as an external power supply function that allows the vehicle’s stored electricity to be supplied to an external source.
| Specifications | MINI Countryman E |
MINI Countryman SE ALL4 |
|---|---|---|
| full length | 4,445mm | 4,445mm |
| Overall width | 1,845mm | 1,845mm |
| Overall height | 1,640mm | 1,640mm |
| Wheelbase |
2,690mm | 2,690mm |
| engine | electric motor | 2 electric motors |
| Maximum power | 150kW | 225kW |
| Maximum torque | 250Nm | 494Nm |
| Lithium-ion battery capacity |
232.0Ah/ 66.45kWh |
232.0Ah/ 66.45kWh |
| Driving distance per charge | 462km | 433km |
| Price (10%) | 5,930,000 yen | 6,620,000 yen |
BMW MINI News Release
https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/japan/article/detail/T0439918JA/mini-countryman
BMW
https://www.mini.jp/ja_JP/home/range/new-mini-countryman.html
