MINI launches Countryman C in India at ₹47.50 lakh

MINI has introduced the Countryman C SUV in India with a 156 BHP turbo-petrol engine, 9.44-inch OLED display, massage seats, parking assist and a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating.

— Source publishedThu, 3 Sept, 2026, 13:33 IST·First seen Thu, 3 Sept, 2026, 14:32 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

MINI ने भारत में Countryman C SUV पेश की, जिसकी शुरुआती एक्स-शोरूम कीमत ₹47.50 लाख है। मॉडल में 156 BHP टर्बो-पेट्रोल इंजन, OLED स्क्रीन, कनेक्टेड फीचर्स, मसाज

Key facts

  • ₹47.50 lakh starting ex-showroom price
  • 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine
  • 156 BHP
  • 240 Nm
  • 7-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • 0-100 km/h in 9 seconds
  • 212 km/h top speed
  • 9.44-inch OLED touchscreen
  • 12-speaker audio system
  • 5-star Euro NCAP rating

Why this matters

MINI’s technology- and comfort-led Countryman C positioning underscores the strategic value of partnerships that strengthen premium retail reach, localized customer experiences and after-sales capability in India.

What to watch

  • Initial booking and delivery cadence during the first two quarters after launch.
  • Availability and waiting periods for the Countryman C versus higher-spec or performance-oriented Countryman variants.
  • Finance offers, residual-value programs and corporate-lease participation at the ₹45-55 lakh price band.
  • Competitive launches or price revisions from BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Audi Q3, Volvo EX40/EC40 and Lexus offerings.
  • Dealer network expansion, service-capacity investments and localized ownership packages.
  • Customer response to the 156 BHP engine relative to competitors' performance and electrified powertrains.
  • MINI is likely to emphasize experiential retail, test-drive events and digital demonstrations of the OLED display, parking assist and massage-seat features.
  • The brand may introduce finance, service-pack and exchange offers to reduce the effective monthly cost versus entry luxury SUVs.
  • Rivals may reinforce safety, technology and ownership-value messaging, particularly in premium compact SUV campaigns.
  • MINI could expand personalization, accessory and special-edition options to preserve premium pricing and raise per-unit margins.