MAS 2024: MINI Countryman SE ALL4, MINI JCW Countryman ALL4, & MINI Cooper S introduced

KUALA LUMPUR: MINI Malaysia has introduced three cars to the local market, and we couldn’t be more excited. Part of the company's profile now is -

• New all-electric MINI Countryman SE ALL4
• New MINI JCW Countryman ALL4
• New MINI Cooper S

Benjamin Nagel, Managing Director of BMW Group Malaysia, said, “We are thrilled to unveil the latest additions to the MINI portfolio at one of the most anticipated auto shows in the country. Like every MINI model that has come before it, the New MINI Countryman goes beyond the ordinary and redefines what a car can be. Blending advanced technology with iconic design, it represents a fusion of innovation, performance, and the spirit of adventure, which perfectly embodies our vision for the future of urban mobility.”

He further added, “Pushing the boundaries of minimalism and representing MINI at its heart, the New MINI Cooper S, on the other hand, brings the beloved Go-Kart sensation to new heights while paying homage to the classic MINI’s timeless design. As these newest additions to the MINI line-up take centre stage, our enduring ‘BIG LOVE’ for innovation and adventure remain the core engine driving the brand forward, and we invite all Malaysian enthusiasts to join us in experiencing this exhilarating journey for themselves.”

New MINI Countryman SE ALL4

• It is the all-electric variant of the Countryman. It is characterised by several striking exterior features like short overhangs, long wheelbase, short bonnet, new octagonal grille, and adaptive LED headlights with high beam assistant.
• Further enhancing its lighting setup are three light signatures available in the front and rear LED lights. It also features a specially orchestrated welcome and goodbye animation
• The new model is six centimetres longer in height and 13 cm more in length
• On the inside, it features a feel-good atmosphere, all thanks to its spacious, curved dashboard
• The model misses an instrument cluster with all driving-related info displayed on the MINI head-up display. Other features can be easily accessed via a touch-sensitive centre icon or via voice control
• It gets the first in industry round OLED display, which is encased within a sleek glass frame. It is powered by the new MINI Operating System 9 and packs the MINI Maps Package and the MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant
• Powering the car is a Synchronous motors with 66.5 kWh battery; it makes a max power of 313hp and a peak torque of 494 Nm
• The displays a top speed of 180 kmph and a century sprint time of 5.6 seconds
• It is offered in several striking hues, namely Smokey Green, Legend Grey, Nanuq White, Melting Silver, Blazing Blue, and Chili Red

MINI JCW Countryman All4

• As the name suggests, this one arrives with exclusive JCW Trim, which includes a red roof and mirror, a high-gloss black frame surrounding the front grille and logo, and black bonnet stripes, high-gloss shaft cover, door cladding elements, as well as the JCW Performance Brakes
• On the inside, it features a JCW-specific pattern in Red, an Anthracite coloured accent fabric strip, and JCW sports seats made of perforated Vescin in JCW Black with Red and Grey accents
• It comes equipped with a JCW steering wheel and can accommodate 505 litres, expandable to 1,530 litres

MINI Cooper S

• Its design language emphasizes on classic MINI features like compact proportions, round headlights, and distinctive grille
  Part of the exterior kit is a signature clamshell bonnet, classic-looking octagonal grille, adaptive LED headlights with high-beam assistant, 18-inch Slide Spoke 2-tone light alloy wheels
• Its lighting setup includes three adjustable light signatures on the daytime running light elements and triangular tail light along with a specially orchestrated welcome and goodbye animation
• The cabin, too seems inspired by the classic MINI and features elements like a new steering, round OLED display, signature MINI toggle bar, and two-tone textile dashboard
• The cockpit is characterised by black-blue surfaces made of two-tone knitted material
• Part of the car’s spec sheet is - the interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Harman Kardon surround sound system, MINI Head-Up display, Comfort Package Plus, and comfort access system
• It can accommodate 210 litres of luggage and can be further expanded to 725 litres.
• Powering it is the latest MINI TwinPower Turbo tech, with a 2.0-litre mill producing up to 204 hp and 300 Nm of torque.
• The car can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in just 6.6 seconds and attain a top speed of 242 kmph.
• Part of the Cooper S driver assistance system is a Lane Change Warning with a warning when turning and active lane return, Lane Departure Warning with active steering intervention, Speed Limit Info, Manual Speed Limit Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Front Collision Warning with brake intervention, Evasion Assistant, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning with brake intervention, Rear-end Collision Prevention, and Exit Warning.

Pricing

New MINI Countryman SE ALL4	RM 260,000
New MINI JCW Countryman ALL4	RM 399,000
New MINI Cooper S	RM 280,000

 

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