Mini Australia confirms the Countryman S E All4 will be available in Australia from the second quarter of 2019.
The plug-in hybrid S E All4 is the first of its type to wear a Mini badge and has around a 40km expected electric range.
The hybrid system comprises a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbocharged petrol combustion engine, which drives the front wheels.
This engine develops peaks of 100kW and 220Nm and drives through a six-speed Stepronic automatic transmission.
A synchronous electric motor powers the rear axle, via a two-stage, single-speed transmission. It produces a 65kW power peak, with 160Nm of torque that is instantly available.
Combined output is rated at 165kW, enabling a 0-100km/h time of 6.8 seconds, while an electronically-controlled interaction between the two power units enables all four wheels to be driven when required, maximising traction.
In normal driving the Countryman S E All4 relies solely on the electric motor, at speeds of up to 80km/h. From this point, the combustion engine is gently engaged, ensuring a continued flow of smooth, responsive power at all speeds.
Located underneath the rear seat, the lithium-ion battery pack offers 7.6kWh gross capacity.
Using the supplied charging cable, the S E All4 can be charged using a standard domestic socket. This method charges to 80% in three hours, 15 minutes.
Customers can also purchase a Mini Wallbox, which can be installed at a place of work or home. Using it, the same recharge is completed in two hours, 15 minutes.
The battery pack carries a six year, 100,000km warranty.
A toggle switch inside, marked eDRIVE, enables the driver to switch between drive modes to ensure the right blend of performance and efficiency.
In MAX eDrive mode, the Countryman S E All4 relies on pure electric power at speeds of up to 125km/h.
The default AUTO eDrive blends combustion and electrical power, allowing pure electric driving at up to 80km/h.
A SAVE BATTERY mode biases power supply towards the combustion engine, allowing the battery pack to recharge on-the-fly.
Pricing and specification will be confirmed closer to launch.
Warranty and servicing packages are offered. All new Minis are covered by a three year/unlimited kilometre warranty.
