The latest Volvo C40, BMW iX1 and even Kia Niro rival is coming! 2024 Mini Countryman electric car and JCW performance SUV pricing and specs confirmed

Another semi-premium electric SUV is hitting Australian shores this year to join the growing throng.

This time it is the new-generation version of Mini's Countryman, which went on sale in petrol 'C' and 'S' guise at the end of last year.

There are two variants of the electric Countryman - the 'E' and the sportier 'SE'. The 'S' references Cooper S. And each variant is offered in three distinct model grades.

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Kicking off the electric line-up is the Countryman E Core from $64,990 before on-road costs. The next grade is the E Classic from $67,990 and then the Favoured at $70,990.

Stepping up to the SE, the grades are the Classic ($72,990), Favoured ($75,990) and JCW Sport ($77,990).

There are two variants of the electric Countryman - the ‘E’ and the sportier ‘SE’. The ‘S’ references Cooper S.

The base pricing undercuts other EVs with similar positioning, like Volvo's C40 which starts at $78,990, the BMW iX1 from $78,900 and the Lexus UX300e that kicks off at $79,990.

In fact, the opening price is closer to more mainstream brands, like the Kia Niro Electric S ($66,590).

The JCW uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine pumping out 233kW and 400Nm paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

Powering the Countryman E is a single electric motor producing 150kW of power and 250Nm of torque, ensuring a 0-100km/h of 8.6 seconds and a 462km driving range.

The SE is dual motor all-wheel drive and ups power and torque to 230kW/494Nm, making for a quicker 0-100km/h time of 5.6s. The driving range drops to 432km.

Mini has also confirmed the pricing for the sportiest Countryman - the petrol-powered John Cooper Works.

The 64kWh battery in both models takes 29 minutes to charge from depleted to 80 per cent using DC charging.

Mini has also confirmed the pricing for the sportiest Countryman - the petrol-powered John Cooper Works. Once again available in three grades - Core, Classic and Favoured - the pricing ranges from $67,990 to $73,990 before on-roads.

It uses a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine pumping out 233kW and 400Nm paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, driving all four wheels. Finishing the 0-100km/h dash takes 5.4sec in this Countryman.

All Countrymans gain a 9.4-inch OLED central screen housing multimedia and some vehicle controls.

All Countrymans gain a 9.4-inch OLED central screen housing multimedia and some vehicle controls, and come standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, keyless entry and start and wireless phone charging.

The new Countryman is 13cm longer and 6cm taller than the outgoing model - increasing in size to make room for the incoming Aceman crossover that will slot into Mini's range underneath it.