SERDANG: The 2024 MINI Cooper S has an estimated retail pricing of RM280,000 with SST (on the road, without insurance).
With the new MINI Cooper S, refined minimalism with ergonomic details defines the cabin and accentuates the centrepiece - the first in automotive, all-digital circular MINI OLED Display.
Flanking the grille, the adaptive LED headlights are functionally equipped with high-beam assistant.
Emphasising the distinctive character of the New MINI Cooper S are three adjustable light signatures on the daytime running light elements and triangular taillights, as well as a specially orchestrated welcome and goodbye animation to start and end all light modes.
From the side view, the 18-inch Slide Spoke 2-tone light alloy wheels complements the profile of the New MINI Cooper S, while MINI logo projections on both driver and passenger side are part of the welcome light show.
From the rear, the New MINI Cooper S is recognisable by its triangular LED rear lights and a horizontal black handle dividing the rear section.
Adding another point for individuality are the contracting roof and mirror caps, in white.
The interior of the New MINI Cooper S is equally inspired by the classic MINI – its elegant, minimalist interior modernised and enhanced by a new steering wheel, a first in automotive, round OLED Display, the signature MINI toggle bar and two-tone textile dashboard.
With the Classic trim as standard, the spacious cockpit of the New MINI Cooper S is characterised by black-blue surfaces made of two-tone knitted material – a first in a series production vehicle for MINI.
Meanwhile, the black knit of the dashboard and doors creates an intriguing contrast with the high-quality seats in vegan leather, known as Vescin. Interior highlights of the New MINI Cooper S include the black strip in synthetic leather with coloured dashboard stitching, three-spoke sport steering wheel in Vescin and sport seats in perforated Vescin in Grey/Black with Blue textile insert.
Other interior features are interior and exterior mirror package, interior rear-view mirror with automatic anti-dazzle function, Harman Kardon surround sound system, MINI Head-Up display, Comfort Package Plus and the comfort access system.
As for luggage capacity, the New MINI Cooper S accommodates a space of 210 litres, which can be further expanded to 725 litres.
The chassis of the New MINI Cooper S is built upon the success of its predecessor, featuring a sophisticated design that makes for exceptional driving dynamics.
Spirited handling was the design goal of its suspension and damping system, with high preloaded stabilisers included to generate the familiar MINI go-kart feeling and optimised body responses around fast corners.
Complementing that is the greater steering precision, thanks to the Servotronic steering, enabling high cornering speeds an authentic feel with every steer.
An exceptional driving experience awaits in any situation, as the steering and driving stability control systems can be precisely set up for comfort or sporty driving, while a flick of the “Experiences” toggle switch activates the various MINI Experience Modes.
Thanks to the latest MINI TwinPower Turbo technology, the New MINI Cooper S efficiently delivers up to 204 hp and 300 Nm of torque, allowing for a 0 – 100 km/h sprint in 6.6 seconds, up to a top speed of 242 km/h.
The power is transmitted from its 2.0-litre engine via a 7-speed double-clutch automatic Steptronic transmission, which excels at particularly dynamic yet smooth gear changes.
Open clutches when the vehicle is stationary combined with optimised setting-off behaviour further improves the gear changing experience and driving comfort.
The New MINI Cooper S visualises the functions of all driver assistance systems in real time via the MINI Interaction Unit, showing which function is currently active, resulting in maximum safety and comfort.
Equipped as standard for the New MINI Cooper S are the Driving Assistant and Parking Assistant Plus, with the former including Lane Change Warning with warning when turning and active lane return, Lane Departure Warning with active steering intervention, Speed Limit Info, Manual Speed Limit Assist, Cruise Control with braking function, Front Collision Warning with brake intervention, Evasion Assistant, Rear Crossing Traffic Warning with brake intervention, Rear-end Collision Prevention, and Exit Warning.
On the other hand, Parking Assistant Plus comes with Park Assist, which parks and exits the vehicle in parallel and perpendicular parking spaces, Active Park Distance Control, Reversing Assist Camera with panoramic rear view, Reversing Assistant, Parking View, Remote 3D View, Drive Recorder and Anti-Theft Recorder.
Besides that, the additional driver assistance feature – the Driving Assistant Plus will also be available to the New MINI Cooper S, offering Active cruise control with Stop&Go, Steering and Lane Control Assistant, Manual and Automatic Speed Limit Assistant.
The MINI App features many new functions including Remote 3D View, generated via vehicle cameras taking pictures of the parked MINI’s surroundings, Remote Engine Start that starts the MINI’s engine automatically and brings the car to the desired temperature before boarding, MyTrips which provides information on the driver’s most recent journeys and driving style, and other new functions relating to e-mobility, such as start/stop charging and setting a desired charge level.
Through the MINI App, the MINI Digital Key Plus is also available, transforming a smartphone into a vehicle key.
As soon as the driver is less than three metres away, the welcome projection of the front headlights and taillights begins and when the driver is less than one and a half metres away, the doors open.
The new MINI Cooper S comes in exterior colours Ocean Wave Green, Legend Grey, Nanuq White and Chili Red, and interior colour in a combined Black and Grey, with blue textile inserts.
The New MINI Countryman SE ALL4, New MINI JCW Countryman ALL4, and New MINI Cooper S are covered by MINI Malaysia’s 5-Year Roadside Assistance programme, available for all new MINI vehicles with a comprehensive list of services that include a 24-Hour, 365-days-a-year Accident and Help on the Phone and On the Spot Hotline, Free Towing Services and when needed (over 200KM from residential home), Replacement Vehicle, Seamless Mobility, Accommodation, Mobility Services Solutions as well as Repatriation services.
The MINI Roadside Assistance programme can be accessed by contacting 1800-88-8808.
MINI Extended Warranty & Service Package.
Exemplifying MINI’s commitment to quality and driver satisfaction is the standard two-year warranty, with an optional warranty and service extension providing long-term certainty and peace of mind when purchasing new MINI.
MINI Service Online.
Making a service appointment has never been easier. The new online service programme will now allow customers to schedule their service needs directly at their preferred MINI Authorised Dealerships via https://service.mini.my/ .
MINI Financing.
With Easy Drive Financing by BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the New MINI Countryman SE ALL4, New MINI JCW Countryman ALL4 and New MINI Cooper S is made more attractive with a special RM10,000 cash rebate. The monthly instalment of above models starts from RM 2,700, RM 4,000 and RM 2,500 respectively (based on estimates of 75% loan, 100,000 km mileage on a five-year tenure).
