A new mini countryman has been discovered with a familiar look and larger dimensions

The crossover, which is not so small, should be available in 2023.

Mini has begun work on the next-generation models, which should arrive in 2023. The British company recently teased the two-door hatch using a camouflaged prototype with an electric motor. Now we can see the four-door Countryman in its sportier S trim. Our photographers took a test car on German public roads.

The gallery below shows that the trial vehicle is very similar to the original model in terms of its exterior design. However, it is significantly larger than the previous model. According to rumors, the Countryman will measure approximately 7.87 inches (20 cm) longer than its predecessor. This would make it around 177 inches (4.5m).

is a prototype that we saw in 2023 Countryman (see the links below). features a quad exhaust system at its back. This suggests it has a stronger combustion engine. Although we don’t know the name of that engine, it is likely to be the same as the next-generation BMW X1. The two crossovers will share the BMW FAAR platform. This platform is an evolution from the UKL front wheel-drive platform.

Mini should be able to make a more spacious and functional vehicle with the new architecture. We expect that the improvements in packaging will benefit passengers at the back. Turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines should be available. Word has it that the plug-in hybrid version of the Countryman will be retired in order to make way for an electric Countryman. The electric crossover should be able to share its underpinnings, which are believed to be iX1.

A wild rumor suggests that the Paceman could be making a comeback in a coupe-like crossover form. However, nothing is confirmed at this time. The new generation Countryman will not be available until 2023, as production is scheduled to take place at BMW’s Leipzig assembly lines.