Intro

The MINI Countryman JCW is coming to India on October 14 with the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and standard ALL4 all-wheel drive – why it matters: it will be the only combustion-powered Countryman variant on sale in India at launch.

MINI Countryman JCW India launch date and details

MINI India has teased the Countryman JCW ahead of its market debut on October 14. This launch follows the limited-run Countryman Electric JCW Pack, which was introduced earlier this year. This JCW will be the sole ICE Countryman in the range locally, making it the performance flagship for petrolheads.

Engine and performance: 300 hp punch

Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder making 300 hp (221 kW) and 400 Nm, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic and ALL4 all-wheel drive for a 0-100 km/h in 5.4 seconds. The drivetrain is designed for rapid real-world pace with launch traction and confident exits from tight corners, as per the JCW brief.

Exterior design: JCW cues, real presence

Teasers and media previews show a sportier body kit with blacked-out grille elements, red accents, larger air intakes and aggressive alloys with red calipers, all JCW. Expect JCW badging on the C-pillar and contrasting highlights to differentiate it from the standard Countryman.

Interior and tech: OLED and OS 9

The interior mirrors the latest MINI design language with a circular OLED infotainment interface and JCW-specific graphics, red stitching and ambient lighting for a motorsport feel. MINI’s new interface is touch and voice based with Operating System 9, improving in-car usability for daily navigation and media.

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Price and availability in India

Pricing for the Countryman JCW is yet to be officially announced for the Indian market, but unconfirmed estimates suggest an ex-showroom price of around Rs 70 lakh. positioning the JCW among performance-oriented compact luxury SUVs. Bookings and variant details will be confirmed closer to the October 14 launch event.

Rivals to watch

It will compete with performance-oriented compact SUVs like the Mercedes-AMG GLA 35 and other sporty crossovers where sub-6 second 0-100 km/h and all-wheel drive are key buying criteria. With a 5.4 second claim, the JCW is right in the ballpark for acceleration benchmarks in this class.

Conclusion

For those looking for a compact luxury SUV with daily usability and performance flair, the JCW’s 300 hp turbo motor, AWD and MINI-ness is hard to resist – especially as the only ICE option at launch.