Mini Australia has detailed the initial versions of the new-generation Countryman SUV ahead of its local launch in the first quarter of 2024.
The 2024 Mini Countryman launch range will consist of the petrol-powered Countryman C and S. High-performance JCW, as well as the all-electric E and SE variants will follow in the third quarter of 2024.
Pricing now starts at $49,990 before on-roads for the Countryman C Core, which is $1140 more than the outgoing model, and currently extends to $63,990 before on-roads for the Countryman S JCW Sport.
The new-generation Mini Countryman is 13cm longer than the previous-generation model and 6cm taller. This is claimed to allow more “passenger comfort and versatility”.
There’s a new 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system running Mini Operating System 9. It offers wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
From 2024 onwards Mini is no longer offering any leather products or chrome finishes in its vehicles. It’s offering a range of “sustainable” options for interior trims and exterior highlights instead.
Pricing
2024 Mini Countryman C:
- Core: $49,990
- Classic: $52,990
- Favoured: $55,990
2024 Mini Countryman S:
- Classic: $58,990
- Favoured: $61,990
- JCW Sport: $63,990
All prices are before on-road costs
Powertrains
The 2024 Mini Countryman C is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine producing 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque.
This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Mini claims the Countryman C can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.0 seconds.
The Countryman S on the other hand is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 150kW and 300Nm.
This is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.
Mini claims the Countryman S can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.4 seconds.
Efficiency
Mini Australia hasn’t detailed claimed fuel economy figures for the Countryman range at this stage.
Dimensions
The 2024 Mini Countryman measures in at 4433mm long, 1843mm wide, and 1656mm tall, with a 2692mm wheelbase.
With the second row of seats upright the Countryman has 505 litres of boot capacity, which can be expanded to 1530 litres with them folded.
Servicing and Warranty
The 2024 Mini Countryman is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Mini Australia hasn’t detailed logbook servicing intervals or pricing at this stage.
Safety
The 2024 Mini Countryman hasn’t been crash tested by ANCAP or Euro NCAP at this stage. For now it is unrated.
All Countryman variants come with the following safety equipment:
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind spot monitoring
- Lane change warning
- Exit warning
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Intelligent emergency call
- Rear collision prevention
- Front sensors
- Reversing camera
Higher-spec variants add:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking Assistant
- Surround-view camera
- Automatic Speed Limiter
- Interior camera
- Drive recorder
Standard Equipment
2024 Mini Countryman C
The Core has the following standard equipment:
- 18-inch Asteroid Spoke silver alloy wheels
- Automatic LED headlights
- Automatic high-beam
- LED tail lights
- Handsfree powered tailgate
- Body colour or Jet Black side mirrors and roof
- 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Mini Intelligent Personal Assistant
- Six-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Keyless entry and push-button start
- Classic Trim Design elements with Piano Black highlights
- Sport steering wheel
- Sport seats
- Grey/Blue or Black/Blue cloth upholstery
The Classic adds:
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- Mini augmented reality navigation
- Heated front seats
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Surround-view camera
- Steering and Lane Control assistant
- Interior camera
The Favoured adds:
- 19-inch Kaleido Spoke vibrant silver/black alloy wheels
- Sun protection glazing
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Anthracite headliner
- Vibrant silver interior accents
- John Cooper Works seats
- Beige, Dark Petrol or Vintage Brown Vescin upholstery
- Electric front seats
- Driver active seat functions
2024 Mini Countryman S
The Classic has the following standard equipment:
- 18-inch Asteroid Spoke silver alloy wheels
- LED headlight
- LED tail lights
- Panoramic glass sunroof
- All4 exterior styling
- Body colour or Jet Black side mirrors and roof
- 9.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Mini augmented reality navigation
- Head-up display
- Wireless phone charger
- Mini experience modes
- Sport steering wheel
- Sport seats
- Heated front seats
- Grey/Blue or Black/Blue Vescin upholstery
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Surround-view camera
- Steering and Lane Control Assistant
- Interior camera
The Favoured adds:
- 19-inch Kaleido Spoke vibrant silver/black alloy wheels or 20-inch Windmill Spoke vibrant silver/black alloy wheels
- Sun protection glazing
- Body colour, Jet Black or Vibrant Silver side mirrors and roof
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Anthracite headliner
- John Cooper Works seats
- Electric front seats
- Driver active seat functions
- Beige, Dark Petrol or Vintage Brown Vescin upholstery
The JCW Sport adds:
- 19-inch Runway Spoke black alloy wheels or 20-inch Flag Spoke silver/black alloy wheels
- Jet Black or Chilli Red sport stripes
- Adaptive suspension
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
- John Cooper Works exterior styling
- Paddle shifters
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- JCW Black Vescin/Cord upholstery
Optional Equipment
Mini Australia hasn’t detailed pricing for any of the optional equipment at this stage.
The Driving Assistant Plus package available on the Countryman C adds:
- Adaptive cruise control
- Collision prevention
- Surround-view camera
- Remote 3D view
- Drive recorder
- Parking assistant
Other standalone options include the Mini Connected Package, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof on the Countryman C Core.
Colours
The 2024 Mini Countryman, depending on the variant, is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Melting Silver III
- Smokey Green
- Legend Grey