- Delta4x4 has launched a beefed-up Mini Countryman in collaboration with X-raid.
- The SUV rides on a new set of wheels shod in all-terrain tires, combined with a lift kit.
- The model is a follow-up to the previous Mini Countryman Powered by X-Raid.
Mini is reportedly working on a rugged version of the Countryman but, until we see it in the flesh, there is an alternative option by Delta4x4, which brought out a more adventurous character from the compact SUV.
The new model is a follow-up to the previous Mini Countryman Powered by X-Raid, which was launched in 2020 with similar visual and chassis upgrades.
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The tuning package was developed by off-road specialist Delta4x4 in collaboration with six-time Dakar-winning team X-Raid. The German company is no stranger to Mini, as they have been competing in cross-country events with the Mini All4 Racing, John Cooper Works Rally, and John Cooper Works Buggy rally cars.
The new Mini Countryman X-Raid rides on a new set of 18-inch Klassik-B Rugged wheels, shod in beefier all-terrain tires by Loder. These are combined with an SDK lift kit, adding 20 mm (0.8 inches) of extra ground clearance. Overall, the upgraded Countryman sits almost 40 mm (1.6 inches) higher than the stock model.
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According to Delta4x4, the modifications allow the Countryman to tackle snow, sand, and dirt.
As a finishing touch, the bodywork has been dressed with orange decals by X-raid, making the necessary motorsport connection. While Delta4x4 didn’t add any extra LEDs, a bull bar, or a roof rack on the Mini, we’re sure that interested parties will find many options in its catalog.
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While the company didn’t get into specifics, the kit is most likely compatible with all ICE-powered and EV versions of the third-generation Mini Countryman. However, those fitted with the mild-hybrid turbocharged 2.0-liter gasoline engine and AWD are more fitting for the upgrade.
Delta4x4 hasn’t revealed pricing for the upgrades. However, the SDK lift kit for the previous generation Mini Countryman is listed for €666.40 ($700), and the wheels should cost around €3,000 ($3,100).