BMW Malaysia has announced the arrival of the locally-assembled MINI Countryman – the car is the first MINI to be locally-assembled in Malaysia and, indeed, in ASEAN. The first examples have begun rolling out from the BMW Malaysia Assembly Facilities in Kulim, Kedah.
The Countryman, which is the fifth model to join BMW Malaysia’s locally-assembled model range, is available in both Cooper Countryman and Cooper S Countryman ALL4 forms. The mechanicals continue as is from the CBU versions, the N16B16M0 1.6 litre Prince engine powering both models, and like before, the two variants differ in output.
In the Cooper Countryman the normally-aspirated unit offers 120 hp at 6,000 rpm and 160 Nm at 4,250 rpm, mated to an AW 260K six-speed auto transmission. Performance numbers include a 182 km/h top speed and a 0-100 km/h time of 11.6 seconds.
The Cooper S Countryman’s mill gains a twin-scroll turbocharger, direct injection and BMW’s Valvetronic variable valve management, and for output has 184 hp at 5,500 rpm and 240 Nm from 1,600-5,000 rpm, with 260 Nm on overboost. The same six-speed gearbox features, though with different ratios on 1st and 4th-6th gears compared to the Cooper. Performance numbers include a 0-100 km/h time of 8.3 seconds and a 205 km/h top speed.
In terms of wheels, the Cooper Countryman wears 17-inch 5-Star double spoke units, while the Cooper Countryman S is shod with 18-inch Turbo Fan design alloys, the same wheels as worn by the CBU units. And like the imported car, eleven exterior colour options abound, including Light White, Absolute Black, Crystal Silver, Royal Grey, True Blue, Blazing Red, Brilliant Copper. Interior upholstery is dressed up in a Leather Gravity Carbon Black scheme.
An interesting piece of trivia – the MINI Paceman has thus far been the only member of the family to be identified by a rear nameplate. Not anymore, because the locally-assembled Countryman features moniker badging on its rear.
As for pricing, the locally-assembled MINI Cooper Countryman goes for RM218,888, while the Cooper S Countryman ALL4 is priced at RM258,888, on-the-road without insurance, with the MINI Tender Loving Care service package.
When it was launched in March 2011, the Cooper Countryman was priced at RM248,888, and the Cooper S Countryman, RM285,888, so the local-assembly route has brought about a RM30k reduction in the case of the Cooper, and RM27k for the Cooper S variant. It’s also RM10k less than the 2WD Cooper S variant, which arrived last October, priced at RM268,888.
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Full ckd fRom ground up or semi KD? I tend to believe its the latter given the demand….Nothing wrong with skd, naza also doing it
Kent, you might be right – to avoid confusion, all referencing is now “locally-assembled” in the story.
Bang for bucks!!!
Only a real loser will pay so much money for a Mini. you might as well buy a BMW. You get a better car, more status and presige. In the luxury world, BMW is known as a pariah car maker catered only for spoilt kids or people with small brains
loser like you never able to afford one. Many owners buying it as a third of forth car. is their money. why not.
Jimmy is the epitome of that envious Mini fan that just hates seeing other people drive a mini. He himself is of course a common executive in a dead end job, who drives a 2nd gen Saga he inherited from his dad. Jimmy, Jimmy, Jimmy… by your definition there are thousands of losers in this country. Only difference is despite being losers, they seem to be doing pretty well, ‘innit???
Sour grape.. If u can’t afford it, don’t make stupid comments..sure makes u look bad!
219k? i can buy 219pcs roti canai in my life!
Your your your roti made of gold @ RM1k a piece? I m truly impressed Sir VS.
wow you must be driviing a rolls royce or sumthing if thats what you pay for your roti…any good business recommend to me ?
he uses money to wipe his ass^^
You got some real shit problems in maths
Your Roti Canai So Expensive :O Maybe Its Gold Roti Canai xD
Another “proof” of promise delivered as highlighted by the mainstream media of which the name cannot be mentioned recently? Like if you think so :-P
Macai Red Bean detected……
Toe To Toe, you must be Mr. Bean…..
wait until 30% discount and price will goes to RM153,224 and for S version RM181,224
Don’t expect something that’s impossible. How many years that our government only know to increase the price instead of going down as you said 30%? Pls correct me if I’m wrong
Next….What options going to be omitted on CKD then?
Would proly comeout in the malay paper tomorow after Pg 308 and VW Golf:
Mini Cooper S
Harga Januari 2013 – RM 285 888
Harga Mei 2013 – RM 218 888
Turun 23%
Reduced car price. Its actually happening!! WhoAooWaOo!! Isnt that great guys?
Great, your “Utus*n” version reads like that, but the Paultan version will be as follows:
Mini Countryman Cooper S ALL4
Harga Januari 2013 – RM 285,888
Harga Mei 2013 – RM 258,888
Turun RM27,000 atau 9.4%
Utusan Story..Mini Cooper reduced RM30,000
Paultan readers dont believe Utush*t anymore
Next time klr pulak kt paper harga kereta turun lagi. Lambo cbu rm 3mill to lambo ckd rm 1.5mill. Front page paper highlight goverment reduce car price. Whats the point if mavority of people still cannot buy. Common la….
dey..u want lambo at 150k isit?
the sales of mini countryman at oto.com.my will be affected if they dun drop price!
Any idea why they started with the Countryman instead of other models in the Mini range?
Is it because they foresee the demand for premium compact crossovers?
Mini has been emphasizing “Drive Something Fast”, “Joyful ride” in their advertisement.
I wonder how they can back their statement with 1.6 NA engine delivering 120BHP + 160NM torque with 0-100km/h in 11.6Sec
I would expect something more decent from Mini with price tag of RM200k+ and not with maCampro engine output.
At least a turbocharge for all models to justify it’s brand and joy.
Buy SSS la, enjoy sprinting 0-100 in 8.7 sec but so-so ride and handling at high speed. Low speed fun, high speed hadoi, haha!
200k for a miniman? Mini? Well, I respect some Malaysian taste.. They ll buy anyway.. Me? Sorry..
CKD = Pasang Roda. Just a way to say, ok we’ve got the pricing wrong. Let’s call it CKD and reduce the price so that it is more affordable. Guess what, it’s still NOT!
waiting to price to be same as saga huh?
If price drop to the same level as Saga, it will be powered by a 40bhp power plant :p
Even without the engine, it priced more than a saga.
just the engine itself is more expensive than saga~
the rear nameplate of countryman was actually seen on some of the photos of JCW appearance packages of countryman reported in earlier article. so not surprised the locally assembled countryman continues with that arrangement.
btw, is MINI malaysia still selling the 2WD version of Cooper S Countryman?