German automotive brand Mini officially debuted the all-new Countryman Electric yesterday in North America before its deliveries start in 2024.
Debut highlights
BMW Group’s press release indicated that Mini USA held Countryman Electric’s debut at Climate Week NYC. It appeared at URBAN-X’s special panel named “Driving Forward: The Transforming of Future Mobility.” For context, it is the brand’s urban technology startup platform founded in 2016.
In hindsight, the model also made its global debut in early September at the IAA Mobility in Munich, Germany.
It will officially be available for customers as early as the fall of 2024 as part of the brand’s effort to become an all-electric brand by 2030.
“The all-new MINI Countryman Electric is a significant step as MINI moves to becoming a more sustainable and fully electrified brand by 2030. Sustainability is also a key mission of URBAN-X, our startup accelerator focused on climate tech innovations that help make city life better. That’s why it’s a perfect fit to showcase our next new electric MINI at URBAN-X on the occasion of Climate Week NYC.”
Mike Peyton, President of MINI Business Innovations LLC and Vice President of MINI of the Americas
Mini Countryman’s trims
The Mini Countryman is currently the brand’s largest offering but still the smallest SUV model in the market. Its earliest version debuted in 2010 and underwent a facelift and second-gen refresh in 2017, Electrek noted.
The brand claims that the third-gen model of the Countryman is an “evolution” of its largest offering and a crucial part of its plan to become an all-EV brand by 2030.
The 2024 Countryman Electric has a length of 4,433 mm, a width of 1,843 mm, and a height of 1,656 mm. It also has a wheelbase of 2,692 mm.
The model also offers two variants: E and SE ALL4.
Mini Countryman E
The Mini Countryman E has a maximum output of 204 horsepower (150 kW) and 250 Nm of torque. It has an estimated driving range of up to 462 km (287 miles).
It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 8.6 seconds. Moreover, its top speed is 170 km per hour (106 mph).
Mini Countryman SE ALL4
The Mini Countryman SE ALL4 is the higher-end trim with a maximum output of 313 horsepower (230 kW) and 494 Nm of torque.
It has an estimated driving range of up to 433 km (269 miles). Its acceleration time of 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) is faster at 5.6 seconds.
It also boasts a top speed of 180 km/h (111 mph).
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Unfortunately, BMW and Mini have yet to disclose the official pricing of the new Countryman SE for the European and US markets. Meanwhile, its official arrival on the US shores will occur in the fall of 2024.
