Mini Countryman 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

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Mini Australia has confirmed the pricing and features of its new-generation Countryman small SUV for the Australian market. 

Beginning from $49,990 before on-road costs, the combustion versions of the Countryman will include the front drive Countryman C and all-wheel drive Countryman S configurations. 

Core, Classic and Favoured nameplates will be used for front-drivers and Classic, Favoured and John Cooper Works variants for all-wheel drivers.  

Pricing is as steep as $63,990 before on-road costs for the top spec John Cooper Works Sport with all-wheel drive. 

The price of entry over the previous generation of Countryman has increased by $4990. 

Mini will expand on this lineup during 2024 with the addition of the hot John Cooper Works version, along with the all-electric E and SE variants. 

The new Countryman will launch in Australia in the first quarter of 2024. 

The Countryman competes with other small premium SUVs such as the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class, Volvo XC40 and the closely related X1 from sister brand BMW. 

Turbo-petrol engines confirmed for Australia

Two powertrains will be offered initially for the Countryman here in Australia. 

To kick things off, the Countryman variants will use a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 115kW of power and 230Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. 

Secondly, for the all-wheel drive Countryman S, the brand will offer a more powerful 150kW/300Nm 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. This engine will also be paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Mini claims a nine second sprint to 100km/h for the C, while the all-wheel drive S will be able to do the same sprint in a claimed 7.4 seconds.  

Standard specifications of the new Mini Countryman

As standard, the entry-level Countryman C Core will launch with the following features:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• 240mm centre OLED display touchscreen
• Eight driving modes
• Sports seats
• Sports steering wheel
• Steering wheel heating 
• Comfort access with keyless entry
• Automatic tailgate 
• Classic trim design elements 

Jumping up to the Classic trim, owners gain additional features including:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Parking assistant plus
• Mini augmented reality navigation
• Front seat heating 
• Panoramic glass roof

The top trim for the Countryman C, the Favoured, adds:

• Larger 19-inch alloy wheels
• 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• JCW seats 
• Active seat functions for driver 
• Electric seat adjustment for front seats
• Tinted windows 

For the Countryman S ALL4 Classic, owners will gain the following features:

• 18-inch silver alloy wheels
• Sports seats
• Seat heating 
• Panoramic glass roof 
• Head-up display 
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wireless phone charging
• Mini experience modes

Stepping up to the Favoured, owners will gain:

• 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
• John Cooper Works seats 
• Active seat functions for the driver 

Lastly, the top spec S, the JCW Sport, adds:

• Choice of either 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels
• JCW steering wheel
• JCW exterior pack
• Sports stripes
• DCT shifter paddles
• Adaptive suspension 
• JCW Sport brakes 

Full-electric, JCW versions on the way

For 2024, the Mini Countryman debuts a new circular OLED screen for the very first time, which is the centrepiece for most of the technological functionality in the vehicle. 

The Countryman will also be available in full-electric guise, with E and SE variants set to launch sometime later in 2024. 

The electric Countryman will use a 66.4kWh battery pack to power itself along, with driving range stated to be a claimed 462km (WLTP).  

A hot combustion-powered Countryman John Cooper Works will also go on sale in Australia during the third quarter of 2024, with 221kW of power and 400Nm of torque. 

Mini Countryman 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are before on-road costs.

Front drive C variants 

• Core: $49,990
• Classic: $52,990
• Favoured: $55,990

All-wheel drive S variants

• Classic: $58,990 
• Favoured: $61,990
• JCW Sport: $63,990