MINI The Coopers Edition in Malaysia – a special tribute model based on the Cooper S 3-Door; from RM283k
MINI Malaysia has introduced a special variation of 3-door MINI titled The Coopers Edition, to pay tribute to the Cooper family who have been with the brand for more than 60 years. Fans of the brand are sure to know John Cooper, the legendary racecar designer whose Mini Cooper S, driven by Patrick “Paddy” Hopkirk and co-driver Henry Liddon, won the Monte Carlo Rally. in 1964.
The Coopers Edition is available in two color options – Enigmatic Black and Rooftop Gray – both priced at RM283,255.05 on the road without insurance. Please note that the price factors in the sales tax exemption are ongoing (50% as this is a complete imported model) and include a four-year, unlimited-km warranty with free scheduled service submit.
Compared to a regular Cooper S 3-Door, The Coopers Edition is almost RM21,000 more expensive, so what do you get when you pay the premium? Not much if you look under the bonnet, as it shares the same powertrain as the Cooper S, so you get a turbocharged 2.0-liter B48 four-cylinder making 192 hp (189 hp). ) and a torque of 280 Nm. Drive is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a 0-100 km/h time of 6.8 seconds, while a top speed is 235 km/h.
However, The Coopers Edition comes with specific markings that really make it stand out. On the outside, the side skirts are not only finished in glossy black, but also feature the sporty “The Coopers” and John Cooper’s signature. Elsewhere, there are white stripes instead of black, along with a blue hood and 18-inch Pulse Spoke two-tone alloy wheels.
On the inside, you’ll find numerous reminders that you’re in the tribute model, starting with another “The Coopers” script near the instrument cluster, while the spokes under the steering wheel have the name “Cooper” written on them. ” classic. Even before you get inside, you’ll notice “The Coopers” on the door sill, and once inside, the Cooper family’s signature is seen on the passenger side of the cabin.
Full specifications are not available on the MINI Malaysia website, although we can expect the same equipment levels as the Cooper S such as a 5-inch digital instrument panel, touchscreen infotainment system, and more. 8.8-inch touchscreen, dual-zone climate control, leather seats, MINI Ambient Light and driver assistance kit.
Final items include digital headlight assistant, speed limit information, occupant alert with light city braking and approach control alert with light city braking. There’s also Park Assist and lane departure warning, the latter of which can operate between 70 km/h and 210 km/h. Those who are interested can Register their interest now.
