Recently, foreign media exposed a set of spy photos of the new generation of MINI COUNTRYMAN JCW model. The new car is a high-performance version of the new MINI COUNTRYMAN and has a deep blood relationship with the upcoming BMW X1 M35i model. Based on previous reports, the new car is expected to be officially released in the second half of 2023 and will be launched in early 2024.
From the spy photos, the front face of the new car has a strong family design style, and the inside of the air intake grille is decorated with a honeycomb structure. The middle part may be equipped with an adaptive cruise radar probe, which means that the assisted driving function will not be absent; the headlights on both sides are smoked and the specific structure cannot be judged. The surrounding part under
is suspected to adopt a three-stage design, with small-sized diversion grooves visible on both sides, and the middle part adopts a very layered design style.
In terms of side shape, the roof is equipped with shark fins and luggage rack, and it is suspected to create a suspended shape, and the style should look more fashionable; the waistline adopts a through-type design, embellishing the layering of the side of the car body; the wheels adopt a five-spoke gray shape, which is very well-designed in terms of texture.
In terms of tail shape, the roof can be seen with a small size spoiler, the taillight group adopts a vertical layout, and the internal structure seems to be temporary; the license plate frame area adopts a concave design, embellishing the layering of the rear of the car; the lower surround is equipped with four exhaust ports on both sides, further enhancing the sporty atmosphere. Foreign media also used this to judge that the new car belongs to the JCW version.
According to previous reports, the new generation of MINI COUNTRYMAN is the twin brother of BMW X1. The two may be built on the same chassis and are highly similar in size. Compared with the current MINI COUNTRYMAN, it will have a certain improvement, which will bring more space performance.
In terms of power, the new MINI COUNTRYMAN JCW version may share the powertrain with the BMW X1 M35i, equipped with a 2.0T engine with a 48V mild hybrid system, with a maximum power of more than 330 horsepower, and is matched with an 8AT gearbox and four-wheel drive system.