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 has been announced for the 2024 Mini Countryman
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.
Pricing starts from $49,990 before on-road costs
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.
The new 2024 Mini Countryman C
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.
A look inside the cabin with the futuristic central OLED display
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
A Mini Countryman JCW is also coming in 2024
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
The upcoming Mini Countryman EV
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
Countrymans across the eras
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 Countryman is all-new for 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
