Mini will launch an all-new Countryman next year, based on the same platform as the BMW X1.
The official unveiling of the Countryman will take place at the Munich Motor Show, in September.
Production of the car will commence later this year, in Germany. It will be the first Mini model to be made in the country. The current Countryman is produced in the Netherlands.
Mini will offer the Countryman with petrol and electric powertrains.
Two electric models will be offered. A front-wheel-drive variant with 190PS and a 54kWh battery will be known as the Countryman E, while a Countryman SE will be available using the twin-motor 313PS powertrain and 65kWh battery from the BMW iX1 xDrive30.
Details on the petrol engine are yet to be revealed but are likely to be based on the existing 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre units within the BMW Group.
The Countryman has grown in both length and height in order to provide more interior and luggage space, bringing its dimensions closer to those of the VW ID 4.
Styling changes will include new lights at the front and rear, as well as a squarer silhouette.
The Countryman will arrive alongside a new version of the Mini hatch and all-new Aceman as the brand embarks on a significant overhaul of its line-up.
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Matt has been an automotive journalist for eight years. As senior staff writer he is responsible for the automotive content on Fleet News and also contributes to Automotive Management. Prior to this, Matt worked in the automotive industry for 10 years.
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