MINI Countryman 2024 in Malaysia – Official price of U25 SUV is RM259k for SE EV, RM390k for hot JCW
Besides launching New all-electric MINI Cooper SEBMW Group Malaysia has also announced official prices for the three models it previewed at the Malaysia Motor Show in May. Here, we are looking at two U25 Countryman variantsThe electric Countryman SE and the petrol Countryman John Cooper Works.
Prices for these models are RM258,888 for the Countryman SE All4 in Favoured trim (RM8,500 more expensive than the old petrol version) F60 Cooper S Compatriot) And $389,888 for Countryman JCW (RM330 more before), both on the road without insurance. Those numbers include a two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty; add a four-year warranty and a service plan and they move to RM266,288 And $401,988 All SE models also come with an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty.
The mechanical specs are the same as what was previewed; in the case of the SE, you get the same dual electric motors as the BMW iX1 xDrive30, producing a total of 313 PS (230 kW) and 494 Nm of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 180 km/h.
Its 66.5 kWh battery is also shared with the iX1, and offers a range of 432 km on the WLTP cycle. The Countryman can accept DC fast charging at up to 130 kW, charging the battery from 10 to 80% in 30 minutes, while the maximum AC charging input is a relatively high 22 kW.
The JCW, meanwhile, is powered by BMW’s venerable B48 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which produces 300PS and 400Nm of torque. With a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and all-wheel drive, this no-nonsense pocket rocket can complete the 0-62mph sprint in 5.4 seconds, on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.
On the SE, the Favoured trim adds gloss black exterior trim, mudguards, and the option of Piano Black or Vibrant Silver roof and side mirrors; it also rides on 20-inch Windmill Spoke two-tone alloy wheels. Inside, you get Dark Petrol (blue) fabric on the dashboard, along with Dark Petrol or Vintage Brown faux-leather seats.
The JCW is distinguished by a unique bodykit, red roof and door mirrors, 20-inch JCW Flag Spoke alloys, JCW performance brakes with red calipers and adaptive dampers. Inside, you get a JCW steering wheel, black and red dashboard trim and black and grey Vecsin/fabric seats with red stripes.
Standard equipment for the SE includes adaptive LED headlights, customizable matrix LED taillights, 20-inch Windmill Spoke two-tone alloy wheels, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents, JCW sport seats with driver memory and massage, and a hands-free power liftgate.
On the tech front, the Countryman comes standard with a 9.4-inch circular OLED infotainment touchscreen, a head-up display, a Qi wireless charger, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, parking assist, reversing assist and a 360-degree camera system with remote 3D view (via the MINI smartphone app).
Available paint options shared between the SE and JCW are Nanuq White, Legend Grey and Melting Silver. The SE can also be had in actual colours – Blazing Blue, Chili Red and Smokey Green – while the JCW is offered exclusively in Midnight Black.
PHOTO GALLERY: U25 MINI Countryman SE All4 at Malaysia Autoshow 2024
PHOTO GALLERY: U25 MINI Countryman JCW at Malaysia Autoshow 2024
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