Buddh International Circuit – MINI India has officially taken its “go-kart feeling” to the gym, and the result is the new MINI John Cooper Works Countryman All4 — a compact SUV that’s gone full protein shake. With 300 horsepower, 400 Nm of torque, and a 0–100 km/h sprint in just 5.4 seconds, it’s the most powerful MINI ever sold in India and perhaps the only one that looks ready to race and carry your groceries at the same time.
🔥 Mighty MINI, Major Mayhem
Born on racetracks and raised in parking lots that barely fit it, this MINI isn’t mini at all. It packs a 2.0-litre four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine, mated to a 7-speed double-clutch Steptronic Sport transmission and ALL4 all-wheel drive — the combination gives it claws on tarmac, gravel, or your neighbour’s envy.
“Built to dominate track, city and terrain alike,” said Hardeep Singh Brar, President and CEO, BMW Group India, as the Countryman made its thundering debut at the Buddh International Circuit. “It’s a masterclass in performance and style, and the most powerful MINI ever.”
💨 Design That Screams “Catch Me If You Can”
The exterior isn’t shy — think octagonal grille in high-gloss black, quad exhausts, 19-inch JCW Runway Spoke wheels, and Chili Red accents that scream “yes, it’s loud, and yes, I’m faster than your SUV.” New LED headlights, a redesigned three-colour JCW logo, and a roofline that looks like it’s permanently in motion round off the visual drama.
Inside, it’s less chaos and more cockpit. There’s a panoramic glass roof, JCW sports seats, and a minimalist dash wrapped around a giant OLED central display running the MINI Operating System 9 — basically, your car now has more apps than your phone.
And yes, there’s a Fisheye selfie camera because nothing says “track day” like posting a picture of your grin while cornering at 200 km/h.
🧠 Smart, Connected, Slightly Show-Off
Voice control via “Hey MINI,” digital key sharing, Boost Mode for those dramatic highway exits, and MINI Experience Modes (Go-Kart, Green, Vivid) that change lighting, sounds, and screen themes — this MINI doesn’t just drive, it performs.
It even has a Harman Kardon HiFi system, because even your Spotify playlist deserves cornering precision.
🛡️ Safety, Sense, and Sanity
While the MINI Countryman JCW looks like it could bite, it’s loaded with safety tech — 6 airbags, Dynamic Stability Control, Parking Assistant Plus, 360° camera, and even a tyre pressure indicator that tells you when you’ve been driving too enthusiastically.
💸 Price Tag with Punch
The MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 is priced at ₹64.90 lakh (ex-showroom), which translates to roughly ₹21,600 per horsepower — a reasonable price to pay for a British bulldog with German engineering and a caffeine addiction.
For those who prefer EMIs over instant gratification, MINI Smart Finance offers ownership from ₹64,900 per month, complete with buyback assurance and the ability to finance add-ons like Service Inclusive and Extended Warranty packages.
In a world where SUVs are going soft, MINI just did the opposite — it bulked up, strapped on racing boots, and shouted “Let’s dance!” The new John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 is not just a car; it’s a caffeinated crossover that proves size may have grown, but the madness remains delightfully MINI.
