India, June 2 -- Set to broaden Mini's SUV portfolio, the Countryman C will bring a new petrol option, fresh colour choices, and a more attainable position in range this June.

Mini has confirmed that the Countryman C will be launched in India on June 17, expanding the latest-generation Countryman range in the country. The new variant will sit below the performance-oriented JCW All4 and is expected to offer a more accessible route into Mini's SUV lineup. Pre-bookings for the model are already underway.

The Countryman C will be assembled at BMW Group's Chennai facility, which should help Mini price it more competitively than the range-topping JCW All4. While the company has not revealed pricing yet, the new variant is expected to be posit...