55 Edition MINI Countryman – Malaysia-only limited edition, lower spec and lower price – RM189k

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Say hello to the 55 Edition MINI Countryman, a limited edition that commemorates MINI’s 55th anniversary as well as Hari Merdeka and Hari Malaysia. Limited to 55 units, the exclusive-to-Malaysia special edition is priced at an attractive RM188,888 on-the-road without insurance.

RM189k is a full RM30k cheaper than the RM219k CKD locally-assembled Cooper Countryman that the 55 Edition is based on, and there are reasons why.

The 55 adds on a “Sports Stripe” that runs across its bonnet, side skirting and rear tailgate as well as a 55 Edition badge on the grille. Another sign that it’s a 55 are the 16-inch five-spoke alloys. The regular Cooper Countryman sits on 17-inch wheels.

Inside, the 55 Edition comes with Cosmos Carbon Black cloth upholstery in place of the regular Cooper’s leather. Door trim sees a mix of Piano Black glossy plastics and Polar Beige inlays, a slight variation from the Dark Silver/Polar Beige combo in the Cooper.

Not listed in the press release, but the automatic air-con of the Cooper has been deleted for a manual unit; the round display making way for a rotary air-flow control knob. Things like auto lights and wipers, anti-dazzle rear view mirror, six-speaker audio with Bluetooth and multi-function steering remain. Speaking of steering, the 55’s wheel is still the Sports unit, but the Cooper’s shift paddles have been omitted.

No changes under the skin, so the 55 Edition is powered by a 1.6 litre naturally-aspirated engine with 120 hp and 155 Nm. Power goes to the front wheels, no ALL4 here. The 0 to 100 km/h sprint is done in 11.6 seconds and top speed is 182 km/h. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, or 13.2 km/l.

The 55 Edition MINI Countryman is available in five colours, and they are Blazing Red, True Blue, Royal Grey, Light White and Brilliant Copper. Roof and mirror caps in black are available with all colours, but white can be had only for red, blue and grey.

As mentioned, this 55-unit special is going for RM188,888 OTR without insurance, which includes three years of MINI Service Inclusive. Read our review of the maxi MINI, learn more about the MINI Countryman range, and compare the 55 Edition with the regular Cooper on CarBase.my.

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Danny Tan

Danny Tan loves driving as much as he loves a certain herbal meat soup, and sweet engine music as much as drum beats. He has been in the auto industry since 2006, previously filling the pages of two motoring magazines before joining this website. Enjoys detailing the experience more than the technical details.

 

Comments

  • Car price reduce, Janji ditepati..
    Wow… MAI was right..

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    • Janji the 3rd Party on Aug 29, 2014 at 2:05 am

      Idiots can only see a lower price tag and conclude that car price has reduced …

      Janji ditepati my ass

      They don’t realise the heavily reduced spec of the car under the bonnet. .. 1.6 plain engine that does 11.6 secs. .. its no better than a proton preve.

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  • Madani Sahari on Aug 28, 2014 at 6:16 pm

    See janji sudah ditunai. Car so cheap. Most Malaysiansan buy it. It is so cheap at RM189k eventhough lower spec.

    Don’t you all say MAI never work hard to give you lower car prices!

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  • Legend (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 6:19 pm

    yeah i would love to have one
    although it might be a little under spec, but buy a MINI at this price level is really can fulfil my dream

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 6:28 pm

    looks alright ..not much lost actually..

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  • ok..janji ditepati

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  • ben yap on Aug 28, 2014 at 6:43 pm

    i won’t pay so much for a slow car and just for the badge.

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    • Morons Everywhr on Aug 29, 2014 at 11:38 am

      Same over here…
      189 i could juz grab a Clio Rs 200…
      1.6 Turbo 200HP with DCT Gearbox…
      Why not lol

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  • Malaysia edition = low spec !!!

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  • cendol (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 7:15 pm

    Janji Dicapati. Praise Ajib.
    Poket still kering kontang, bank account zero

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  • Sad that this variant not getting the new 1.5 turbo

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  • nabill (Member) on Aug 28, 2014 at 9:35 pm

    I hate dis car,looks ugly and ungainly….so many cool options for that price….

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  • summicron on Aug 28, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    “Limited edition” in Malaysia sounds exclusive … sounds only. Don’t make cost and feature cutting sound so nice and exclusive lah.

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  • mesinrumput on Aug 28, 2014 at 10:13 pm

    Not so exclusive-to-Malaysia. The 55 Edition badge has Union Jack, colonist flag. Jalur Gemilang 57 badge shall be right.

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  • YeapyEvo on Aug 28, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    Add a bit get Golf Gti better, now got big discount

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  • vwowner on Aug 28, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    For the unaffortable group. Nowonder only happen to Malaysia.

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  • abang james on Aug 29, 2014 at 4:46 am

    no money no talk.. syukurlah yg seadanya

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  • neemfa on Aug 29, 2014 at 8:29 am

    ’55’ with a british flag? understandable as the car originated from there.. but why not put malaysian flag? no gaya? or to show respect to the colonial master?

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  • kaut nyalak on Aug 29, 2014 at 10:49 am

    seee…. sudah kasi kurang. lagi mau nyalak…

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