India-made Mini Countryman C launch on this date: Details

Mini India recently opened the Pre-bookings for the new Mini Countryman C SUV in the Indian market. And now, the made-in-India SUV will be launched in the Indian market on June 17, 2026. Interested customers can book the car exclusively through the Mini dealership. The new Mini Countryman C will be locally produced at the BMW Group plant in Chennai. The upcoming Countryman is likely to be priced between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 45 lakh. The new SUV will rival the BMW X1, Audi Q3, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Volvo XC40 and other similarly priced SUVs.

The new Mini Countryman C is expected to get a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder, turbocharged engine with 136hp and 230Nm. It comes paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox and sends power to the front wheels. The same engine also does the job in the BMW X1. The MINI Countryman is built on the front-wheel-drive UKL2 platform, which it shares with the BMW X1, also assembled in India.

In terms of design, the Mini Countryman C follows the design cues of the JCW and electric versions in terms of overall design elements such as the headlamp design, tail lamps and wheel design. At the front, it features circular headlamps paired with a more squared grille, along with an upright nose and a revised bumper, giving it a stronger appearance compared to earlier models.


In profile, the design shifts towards a more boxy silhouette, with a flat roofline, upright stance and squared wheel arches. The longer wheelbase contributes to improved proportions and interior space. The rear remains simple, with LED tail-lamps featuring a modern lighting signature, a clean tailgate design and minimal detailing.

Moving inside, it features a revised cabin layout with a focus on a cleaner and more contemporary design while retaining key brand elements. The interior adopts a minimal approach, with reduced clutter and an emphasis on usability. A central circular OLED touchscreen dominates the dashboard, replacing the conventional instrument cluster and infotainment setup. Below the screen, MINI continues to offer toggle-style physical switches, providing tactile controls. It also gets textile-based surfaces and recycled elements, including a knit fabric dashboard extending across the cabin.

Expected features include a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen, connected car tech, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, a head-up display, a Harman Kardon sound system, a 360-degree camera, a sunroof and much more.