Lexus NX 350h vs MINI Countryman (2026)
Lexus NX 350h (₹67.59 Lakh – ₹74.50 Lakh) and MINI Countryman (₹47.50 Lakh – ₹66.15 Lakh) go head-to-head in the luxury suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹20.09 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h.
- The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 188 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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Lexus NX 350h in short
The NX 350h is Lexus's volume SUV in India and the only strong hybrid in the midsize luxury SUV class: four variants from the ₹67.59 lakh Exquisite through the rugged-trim Overtrail (₹71.43 lakh) and Luxury (₹72.33 lakh) to the ₹74.50 lakh F SPORT, all with a ~188 bhp 2.5L strong hybrid and e-CVT, per Lexus India's official price list. Against the Mercedes GLC, BMW X3 and Volvo XC60 it trades outright power for city efficiency no rival approaches.
Full NX 350h prices & variants →MINI Countryman in short
The new-generation (U25) Countryman is MINI's five-seat SUV and, from 2026, locally assembled in India as a CKD — which is how the Countryman C Favoured lands at ₹47.50 lakh with a 156 PS 1.5L turbo-petrol. At the other end sits the ₹66.15 lakh JCW Countryman ALL4: a 300 hp 2.0L turbo with all-wheel drive, the fastest MINI on sale in India. It is the MINI you buy when the family vetoes the hatch, against the BMW X1 and Mercedes GLA.
Full Countryman prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: NX 350h or Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹20.09 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
NX 350h vs Countryman — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Lexus NX 350h — not yet tested; MINI Countryman — not yet tested.
Should I buy the NX 350h or the Countryman?
The MINI Countryman is more affordable — it starts ₹20.09 Lakh lower than the Lexus NX 350h. The MINI Countryman is the more powerful car, with 296 bhp against 188 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.