MINI launches new generation Cooper and Countryman – EV and petrol, from RM194k
Today, MINI introduced not one or two, but four new generation models for the Malaysian market. Their names are quite similar, so let’s look at the brief facts for each model.
MINI Cooper SE
This is a fully electric MINI Cooper (EV). It comes with a 54.2kWh battery capable of delivering up to 402km of driving range. Its electric motor provides an output of 218hp and 330Nm, enough to accelerate this hatchback from 0 to 100km/h in just 6.7 seconds.
Among the key features of the MINI Cooper SE are the octagon front grille, 18-inch Night Flash rims, a steering wheel with 3D textile trim, a 240mm round OLED display with iconic toggle switches, MINI Experience Modes, Go-Kart Mode, Driving Assistant, and Parking Assistant Plus.
The MINI Cooper SE is priced at RM193,888 and is available in Blazing Blue, Nanuq White, Chili Red II, Legend Grey, Sunny Side Yellow, Midnight Black II, British Racing Green, and Melting Silver.
MINI Cooper S
As the name suggests, this is the most basic MINI Cooper model, a compact hatchback with a petrol engine. It can be said that this is also the most iconic model, but this new generation has been updated in every aspect.
It features a 2.0-liter turbo engine with 204hp and 300Nm of torque, paired with a 7DCT dual-clutch gearbox. It can accelerate to 100km/h in 6.6 seconds, with a top speed of 242km/h.
Standard features of the Cooper S include the classic octagon grille, adaptive LED headlights, customizable signature lights with three modes, and 18-inch Slide Spoke rims. The suspension has also been tuned for agile driving, including special shock absorbers, high load stabilizers, and Servotronic steering.
Other features include a 240mm OLED display, Classic steering wheel, Head-Up Display, Comfort Package Plus, MINI Experience Modes, MINI Maps Package, and MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant.
The price is RM279,888 and it comes in Ocean Wave Green, Legend Grey, Nanuq White, and Chili Red.
MINI Countryman SE ALL4
The next model is the electric SUV, the MINI Countryman SE ALL4. It features a 66.5kWh battery providing an output of 313hp and 494Nm of torque for its electric motor.
It can accelerate to 100km/h in 5.6 seconds, thanks to the ALL4 all-wheel-drive system, with a top speed of 180km/h.
Key features of the Countryman SE include adaptive LED headlights, an additional 6cm ground clearance, Favoured Trim with unique exterior finishes, 20-inch Windmill Spoke rims, recycled fabric interior trim, JCW seats, a 240mm OLED display, MINI Maps Package, MINI Experience Modes, and MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant.
It is priced at RM258,888 and is available in Smokey Green, Legend Grey, Nanuq White, Melting Silver, Blazing Blue, and Chili Red.
MINI JCW Countryman ALL4
Finally, there is the MINI JCW Countryman ALL4, a petrol SUV model. It is also the most sporty model as it carries the John Cooper Works (JCW) name.
The MINI JCW Countryman is powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo engine producing 300hp and 400Nm of torque. Paired with the ALL4 drive system, it can reach 100km/h in just 5.4 seconds.
Key features include adaptive LED headlights, red roof and side mirrors, black and red finishes on some body parts, JCW Performance Brakes, 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke rims, textile trim on door panels, JCW steering wheel, JCW sports seats, and grey-red finishes. The suspension is also specially tuned for the JCW with a wider track, adaptive JCW suspension, high-load anti-roll bar, and integrated brakes.
The MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 can be yours for RM389,888. It also comes in Legend Grey, Nanuq White, Midnight Black, and Melting Silver.
