AJIA unveils all-new MINI Countryman
Al Jenaibi International Automobiles (AJIA), the official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Oman, has unveiled the all-new MINI Countryman. The muchanticipated 2024 model, with its innovative design overhaul and cutting-edge technology, sets the benchmark for compact crossovers with an eye towards the future.
The heart of the new the all new MINI Countryman beats with a choice of powerful and efficient petrol engines, tailored to deliver an unmatched blend of excitement and efficiency, a press release said.
The lineup includes the frontwheel-drive MINI Countryman C, the all-wheel-drive S ALL4, and the high-octane JCW ALL4 variant. These models boast engines ranging from a dynamic 1.5ltr turbo-petrol with 167 bhp to a robust 2.0ltr turbo-petrol, culminating in the JCW’S breathtaking 296 bhp and 400 NM of torque, sprinting from 0100kmph in just 4.5 seconds.
Labelled ‘Charismatic Simplicity’, the 2024 MINI Countryman pioneers a new design language that is bold, modern, digital, and unmistakeably MINI. This philosophy is a harmonious blend of futuristic interiors and retro exteriors, celebrating MINI’S storied heritage while propelling it into the future. Characterised by upright proportions, a distinctive octagonal radiator grille, and a sculptural bonnet – among other elements – it embodies MINI’S adventurous spirit and emphasises a fun driving and user experience.
The exterior is all about expressive minimalism with its distinctive silhouette, highlighting MINI’S iconic design language. The clear-cut surfaces, wider wheel arches and slightly curved roof seamlessly transition into the C-pillar in a trim-specific shape, and the characteristic circumferential Black Band.
The interior of the Countryman, meanwhile, takes a leap into the future, featuring innovative materials such as recycled polyester – in the form of a highquality 2D knit surfaces – for a homely, feel-good atmosphere. A completely revised dashboard, state-of-the-art 9.4-inch touchscreen infotainment system, the MINI Interaction Unit featuring a high-resolution OLED display and the intuitive MINI Operating System 9 complete the picture.
“We are excited to share the latest chapter in MINI’S storied legacy with our customers in Oman. We’re sure that all our MINI fans – past, present and future – will find it as exciting to drive as it is to behold, with its brave new design and powerful engine line-up,” said Rachid Zamani, managing director of Al Jenaibi International Automobiles.