On the beginning day of the 2012 Auto Expo, the launch much awaited ‘BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman’ has come out as the classy option for the people, who were waiting for a compact crossover SUV.  The BMW Mini Cooper looks stunning, shares the same design platform with the Mini Hatch. Though, there is a unique blend of glamour and creativity that makes a distinction.  The BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman has been priced at Rs 31.99 lakh.

The interior of BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman is quite pleasing and comfortable. The large speedo and retro toggle switches are the adaption from its previous versions. This five-door SUV has relatively longer wheelbase, more spacious boot and storage rail-system in front seats than the BMW Mini Clubman.

BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman may be available in trim levels (One, Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD). There are two engine options: petrol and diesel. This BMW SUV has been equipped with a 1.6 litre petrol engine that generates maximum power of 98bhp, 122bhp and 184bhp trim level. A six speed manual gearbox and sequential automatic gearbox (on high output petrol engines) are available options.

It brings great pleasure of swift drive with top speed of 210km/hr. The hidden skills of this BMW SUV highlights when it runs on highway by offering 14.08kmpl mileage and acceleration of 0-100km/hr in just 7.9 seconds. The electrical steering, braking system and advanced safety measures are good deeds.

It is an award-winning luxurious SUV that has been crowned with the ‘Best Crossover of 2011’ in the Parkers’ New Car Awards, Euro NCAP five-star crash rating (2010) , first Mini creation that won the Top Pick Certification and second BMW car that performed brilliant in a roof strength test. The all new BMW Mini Cooper S Countryman will be competing with the likes of  Skoda Yeti, Mitsubishi Outlander, Ford Endeavour and other SUVs & luxury cars.