BMW launches new 'Mini Countryman' at Rs 36.5 lakh

German luxury carmaker BMW on August 5 launched an updated version of premium compact car Mini Countryman in India priced at Rs 36.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

The luxury compact car comes with various features including six airbags, dynamic traction control, anti-lock braking system, brake assist and run-flat indicator, the company said in a statement. The car sports a four-cylinder turbodiesel engine with common-rail injection and variable turbine geometry. The engine delievrs 112 hp and a maximum torque of 270 Nm at 1,750 - 2250 rpm.

According to company claims, Countryman accelerates from 0-100 kmph in just 11.3 seconds and has a top speed of 185 kmph. The vehicle is available at Mini dealerships across India as a CBU (Completely Built-Up) unit from Wednesday onwards.

The Mini Countryman is equipped with 7 total front and side airbags: 2 front, 2 side-impacts in each front seat, 2 ceiling mounted side curtains and 1 additional knee airbag on the passenger side.

The Mini all 4 all-wheel drive system facilitates driving comfort in all terrains. The All 4 permanent all-wheel drive system distributes engine power and torque between the front and rear axles for optimized traction on nearly any road condition.