2021 Mini Countryman pricing and specs detailed: Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA rival drops diesel as part of facelift

Mini Australia has released the facelifted version of the current-generation Countryman, with the small SUV becoming a petrol-only model.

The Countryman’s two diesel variants, the Cooper D and Cooper SD, are no more locally, with the line-up maintaining its entry-level Cooper, mid-range Cooper S and Hybrid, and flagship JCW grades, although a cut-price JCW Pure has been added as part of the update.

Prices are up across the board for the carryover variants, with the Cooper up $2300, to $44,500 plus on-road costs, while the Cooper S and Hybrid have both increased by $3700, to $52,900 and $60,900 respectively.

The new JCW Pure grade is next up, at $61,915, while the full-fat JCW has jumped $1918, to $67,818.

The Cooper is powered by a 100kW/220Nm 1.5-litre single-turbo three-cylinder engine, while the Cooper S upgrades to a 141kW/280Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit. Both send drive to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

2021 Mini Countryman Hybrid

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2021 Mini Countryman Hybrid

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Meanwhile, the Hybrid combines the Cooper’s engine with a 65kW/165Nm electric motor as part of its plug-in hybrid powertrain, which includes a six-speed torque-converter automatic and a larger, 9.6kWh battery that increases electric-only driving range to 61km.

The JCW Pure and JCW use a 225kW/450Nm version of the Cooper S’ engine but pair it with an eight-speed torque-converter automatic with paddle-shifters and launch control.

Of note, the Hybrid, JCW Pure and JCW all feature Mini’s All4 all-wheel-drive system.

Standard equipment in the Cooper includes LED lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, a power-operated tailgate, keyless entry and start, an 8.8-inch multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay support, a wireless smartphone charger, front sports seats and leatherette upholstery.

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Advanced driver-assist systems extend to autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control with stop and go functionality, a reversing camera and parking sensors.

The Cooper S adds three drive modes (Green, Mid and Sport), 18-inch alloy wheels, Piano Black trim, a sports steering wheel and Carbon Black leather Cross Punch upholstery.

The Hybrid also picks up four drive modes (Green, Green+, Mid and Sport) and chrome ‘scuttles’.

Over the Cooper S, the JCW Pure gets sports suspension, sports brakes, a red grille surround, a rear spoiler, dual central exhaust tailpipes, leather and Dinamica upholstery, and an Anthracite headliner.

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The JCW goes a step further with adaptive dampers, 19-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display, a 410W Harman/Kardon sound system with 12 speakers, and Carbon Black leather Cross Punch upholstery.

As reported, the Audi Q3 and Mercedes-Benz GLA rival’s facelift ushers in redesigned front and rear fascias as well as a 5.5-inch digital instrument cluster.

2021 Mini Countryman pricing before on-road costs