, the third-generation crossover is 13 cm longer at 4,429 mm and has also grown almost 6 cm taller to 1,613 mm, which benefits headroom in the cabin, according to the company.
The aforementioned two variants of the upcoming Countryman will consist of the Countryman E, which packs a single-motor powertrain producing 191 hp sent to the front wheels, and the Countryman SE, featuring a dual-motor powertrain that outputs 313 hp driving all four wheels., which is currently offered in a sole xDrive30 variant.
The upcoming third-generation MINI Countryman is touted to have greater environmental consideration in its production, in addition to offering zero tailpipe emissions. This is achieved through doing away with “all decorative elements in the exterior and interior”, while its cast-alloy wheels are manufactured from 70% secondary aluminium, says MINI. The manufacturer’s use of green electricity also enables significant reduction of CO2 emissions compared with conventional processes, it said.