2023 is a year of many firsts for Mini. The new Countryman will debut as the brand’s first all-electric crossover, and will also become the automaker’s first vehicle to be produced entirely in Germany.
Starting this year, the newcomer will roll down the assembly line at the BMW Group plant in Leipzig, where the 2 Series Gran Coupe and 1 Series hatchback are currently produced. The battery-powered Countryman will be a perfect fit for the Leipzig facility, which is described as a sustainable “green plant.”
According to the German automotive group, this will be the first time Mini and BMW vehicles roll off the same production line, which underscores the flexibility of the factory.
“We are delighted to be able to hand over the first Mini ‘Made in Germany’ to our customers in a CO2-neutral manner thanks to the plant’s sustainable energy supply,” said Stefanie Wurst, head of Mini.