MINI Countryman SE

MINI has just unveiled the new Mini Shadow Edition in India. It is based on the current-gen Countryman Cooper S JCW but has cosmetic differences on the outside and inside. The limited edition model is limited to only 24 units. MINI Shadow Edition: What’s Different? Compared to the Mini Countryman Cooper S JCW, the Shadow Edition gets an all-black exterior theme that is contrasted by the melting silver mirror caps and roof. It also gets double matte black Shadow Edition decals on the bonnet scoop, from fenders, door sills, and C-pillar. The wheels are 18-inch units while the JCW aerodynamics kit makes it look sportier than the regular Countryman. Moving inside, the Shadow Edition gets Leather Chester Malt Brown and Shaded Silver upholstery. The interior gets Mini’s Excitement Pack which includes LED ambient lighting and a puddle lamp on the driver’s external mirror that projects the Mini emblem. In terms of features, the limited edition model gets a fully digital instrument cluster, navigation system with a touch controller, connected car tech, 8.8-inch infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, audio setup by Harman Kardon, and a panoramic sunroof. MINI Shadow Edition: Powertrain Details Powering the Mini Shadow Edition is a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that makes 177 bhp and 280 Nm of peak torque. Transmission duties are handled by a 7-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Mini claims a 0-100 kmph time of just 7.5 seconds for the limited edition model. MINI Shadow Edition: Launch and Pricing The Mini Shadow Edition is now available to be booked via the automaker’s official website. It is priced at Rs 49 lakh (ex-showroom), a premium of Rs 1.6 lakh over the Countryman Cooper S JCW. As mentioned above, only 24 units will be available, which will be produced at BMW’s production facility in Chennai. Also Read: Our Guide to Choosing the Best MINI Car for You

Mini cars has just unveiled the next-gen Cooper hatchback and Countryman SUV globally at the IAA Mobility 2023, Berlin. Interestingly, both models have been revealed in their pure electric avatars, giving us a glimpse into the future of the brand. The new Mini Cooper SE and the Mini Countryman SE get refreshed styling, overhauled interior and added features.  New Mini Cooper and Countryman: Exterior Design The new Mini Cooper SE largely retains its iconic silhouette, but has completely refreshed for a more modernised look. At the front, it gets a smoother and simpler design than the current model. The signature round headlights stay while a new body-coloured strip runs across the grille. Moving to the side, the Cooper’s profile remains the same with the wheel-at-each corner stance and short overhangs. The rear end features new triangular LED tail lights which retain the Union Jack motif but have been slightly simplified.   It is a similar story for the Mini Countryman SE as well. While it is a much newer model, Mini has given the third-gen SUV an evolutionary design change than a revolutionary one. It gets revamped headlights which have an edgier shape, and octagonal grille, new alloy wheels, and redesigned tail lights. The silhouette stays identical to the current model, like the Cooper. New Mini Cooper and Countryman: Interior Design and Features Inside is where the changes to the new Mini Cooper and Countryman are immediately noticeable. Both models’ dashboards are now covered in funky-looking fabric which can be customised with multiple colours and patterns. There’s also a new twin-spoke steering wheel as well. In terms of features, there’s a new 9-inch infotainment system which also functions as the digital instrument cluster and climate control unit. Additionally, voice commands can also control most of the major functions. The Countryman will notably become the first Mini model to offer Level 2 ADAS system that includes semi-autonomous driving at speeds of up to 60 kmph. New Mini Cooper and Countryman: Powertrain Details As mentioned above, Mini has revealed the new Cooper and Countryman in their electric versions. The former will have two variants, the E which uses a 40.7 kWh battery pack and the SE which gets a larger 54.2 kWh battery pack. This allows the Cooper E to have a claimed range of 306 kms, increasing to 402 kms in the SE. Both models use a single electric motor setup, with the Cooper E and SE pumping out 184 bhp and 218 bhp of peak power, respectively. The Countryman in comparison gets a larger 66.4 kWh battery pack, with both single-motor and dual-motor variants on offer. The RWD-only model makes 204 bhp with 250 Nm of peak torque while the AWD variant pumps out 318 bhp with 494 Nm of max torque. Mini claims a fully-charged range of 462 kms and 433 kms, respectively. Both the Cooper and Countryman can be fast charged at speeds of upto 130 kW. New Mini Cooper and Countryman: Launch Date The new Mini Cooper and Countryman are expected to go into series production early next-year, with the global launch sometime around the second quarter of 2024. Both models will likely arrive in the Indian market around late-2024.