MINI JCW COUNTRYMAN ALL4

It's not just the name here, but also the size, which builds the whole persona and perception of Mini.

- KRANTI SAMBHAV

A name we have always associated with small and thrilling cars, meant to make a style statement, at least in India. Now that entire vibe is being challenged by the latest Mini JCW Countryman All4, a product that happens to hit the reset button on all this. An SUV-shaped MINI that offers more space, capability, and power anyway makes for an in-depth review, but the pricing has added a new dimension to the whole discussion. This shape isn't just a high-performance crossover wearing a cool and a flagship badge, it is a player moving from the Auckland stadium to the Melbourne Cricket Ground. It might fundamentally change the brand's game. Will the player be able to hit a sixer? Let's see.

The Introduction.

Stepping out of the car after a few too-short laps on the Buddh International Circuit, I realised that the time had flown faster than I thought. I had already spent half an hour on the track, and not fifteen minutes, as I guessed. The Countryman JCW is a blast, proving that the MINI magic hasn't been diluted by extra weight and surface area. For MINI India, this product may be filling its local portfolio gaps, with the upcoming Mini convertible. This aggressive John Cooper Works edition means that the brand is doubling down on its brand pull and its target customers. It is spacious, loaded with modern tech, and still has that quirky, distinctive soul that makes a MINI a MINI.

The JCW Angle