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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Car price reduce, Janji ditepati..
Wow… MAI was right..
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.
dude….
Preve got a 0.75bar Turbo….
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!
You are funny…
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
looks alright ..not much lost actually..
ok..janji ditepati
i won’t pay so much for a slow car and just for the badge.
Same over here…
189 i could juz grab a Clio Rs 200…
1.6 Turbo 200HP with DCT Gearbox…
Why not lol
Malaysia edition = low spec !!!
malaysia edition = low spec + high price
Janji Dicapati. Praise Ajib.
Poket still kering kontang, bank account zero
Sad that this variant not getting the new 1.5 turbo
I hate dis car,looks ugly and ungainly….so many cool options for that price….
“Limited edition” in Malaysia sounds exclusive … sounds only. Don’t make cost and feature cutting sound so nice and exclusive lah.
Not so exclusive-to-Malaysia. The 55 Edition badge has Union Jack, colonist flag. Jalur Gemilang 57 badge shall be right.
Add a bit get Golf Gti better, now got big discount
For the unaffortable group. Nowonder only happen to Malaysia.
no money no talk.. syukurlah yg seadanya
’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?
No ‘atas’ feel I guessed.
seee…. sudah kasi kurang. lagi mau nyalak…
Kurang spec juga