- The Mini Cooper S will come with an ICE powertrain while the Countryman will get an all-electric drivetrain.
Mini India has announced that they will launch the all-electric version of the Mini Cooper S and Countryman on July 24. The manufacturer is now accepting bookings for both the vehicles through its online portal. The Cooper S and Countryman were unveiled in September last year. Both the vehicles have received some design changes.
2025 Mini Cooper S: Styling update
The redesigned Mini Cooper S features a new grille, updated round LED headlamps with three customisable LED DRL signatures, and cleaner lines with flatter surfaces. The silhouette remains the same, while the rear sees an updated version of the Union Jack-themed taillights.
Inside, the cabin has a minimalist design with a large round 9.4-inch infotainment display in the centre console, which houses the Mini Operating System 9 and most of the controls. The display also serves as the instrument console, with a head-up display mounted in front of the steering wheel. Mini has kept some familiar elements such as the toggle switch for the Experience mode, parking brake, gear selector and start-stop switch, as well as ambient lighting in various colours to brighten up the cabin.
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2025 Mini Cooper S: Specifications
The Mini Cooper S will be powered by a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine that is tuned to produce 201 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. The new model gets a power hike of 25 bhp and 20 Nm over its predecessor. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 6.6 seconds, which is 0.1 seconds faster than the older version, and power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Apart from this, the automaker has unveiled the new-generation electrified Cooper SE, which could be launched later.
2025 Mini Countryman E: Updates
The upcoming Mini Countryman will be offered in an electric version. This electric SUV features an updated exterior design and improved interior with a new circular OLED display, new materials and more. Mini Countryman Countryman E It will be powered by an electric motor that produces 201 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. It can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds. Additionally, Mini offers the more powerful Countryman SE ALL4 globally, which produces 494 Nm of torque. The company claims that the Countryman E has a range of 462 km, while the SE ALL4 offers 433 km (WLTP) on a single charge.
First Publication Date: 04 July 2024, 13:48 PM IST