The recommended retail prices with Sales and Services Tax Exemption (on the road, without insurance) for the 3 Door and Countryman are RM311,259 and RM383,463 respectively.
The cars come with the MINI 4 Years unlimited mileage warranty with free scheduled service.
Both vehicles get Piano Black Exterior trims with door handles, the MINI logo, and model badges receiving a high-gloss black treatment.
New adaptive LED headlamps with variable light distribution and matrix function for the high beam lights, as well as Union Jack styled tail lights, also come standard for both models.
The 3 Door gets a newly redesigned larger grille that forms a single unbroken hexagon which is more prominent.
The Adaptive LED headlights are now enclosed in a new black inner housing which is also replicated for the taillights.
Air cooling openings are also enlarged to ensure optimum temperature control for brake systems in extreme sporty driving conditions.
The model-specific side scuttles now decorate the front side panels and the rear apron which features two sports exhaust tailpipes.
Powering the 3 Door is 2.0-litre 4-cylinder MINI TwinPower turbo engine that delivers up to 231hp and 320Nm of torque developed with the racing expertise of John Cooper Works.
Paired with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport Transmission, the 3 Door is capable of sprinting from a standstill to 100kph in just 6.1 seconds with a top speed of 246kph.
Fuel consumption is measured at 6.3 litres per 100km of travel, with CO 2 emission of 143g/km.
Developed in co-operation with specialist manufacturer Brembo, the sports brake system of the 3 Door provides powerful stopping power and consists of four-piston calliper brakes with internally ventilated discs and red brake callipers bearing the John Cooper Works logo.
Agile handling fit for both the racetrack and the winding city traffic is provided by the new improved Adaptive Suspension set up with frequency selective dampening technology, ensuring an optimised balance between sportiness and ride comfort.
Inside, the 3 Door features a new steering wheel with horizontal spokes and a new design, buttons integrated on an even surface with Piano Black finish, along with the John Cooper Works logo on the lower spoke.
Lined with the MINI Yours Aluminium Interior Surface, the cockpit presents a horizontal appearance stretched through enlarged décor parts.
The 3 Door also gets a redesigned centre instrument with an 8.8-inch touch display in black panel design, which houses a new operating system with a modernised graphic display.
As a result, the selection and control of vehicle functions, audio programme, navigation, communication and apps are now more intuitive.
For the first time, the Live Widget feature is also available via swiping motion on the touch display.
Also utilising black panel technology is the new 5.0-inch Digital Instrument Cluster display.
Another welcome addition are the different interior Colour Worlds – “Lounge” and “Sports” – a feature tied to the display surfaces to set the mood of the drive.
In Lounge mode, the display surfaces appear in relaxing shades of blue and turquoise, whereas switching to Sports mode causes the screen backgrounds to glow in red and anthracite.
On request, the Colour Worlds of the displays can be synchronised with the MINI Driving Modes that come standard in MINI John Cooper Works models.
This allows for colour changes to occur in tandem with the accelerator pedal, steering characteristics and, optionally, the damper and gearshift characteristics.
Meanwhile, the Countryman also received a refined exterior and modern design accents, including a new radiator grille design.
Exclusively for the Countryman is the MINI Yours Illuminated Interior Surface in Piano Black.
The Countryman is equipped with the most powerful engine ever used in a MINI, a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder MINI TwinPower turbo engine, featuring an independent cooling system, delivers an impressive output of 306hp and 450Nm of torque.
Paired with the intelligently controlled ALL4 all-wheel drive and an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, the Countryman goes from 0 to 100kph in just 5.1 seconds.
This new model has a top speed of 250kph and has a fuel consumption of 7.6 litres per 100km of travel, with CO 2 emission of 175g/km.
To ensure not only hallmark agility, but also particularly high steering precision and handling, the Countryman has a high-rigidity chassis, suspension and damping features refined with racing expertise, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) and electromechanical steering.
Adaptive Suspension and sports brake system consisting of four-piston fixed calliper disc brakes on the front wheels and a single-piston floating-calliper disc brakes on the rear wheels are also fitted.
The Countryman's interior has also been updated with new accents, combining the flair of a sports car with a contemporary, premium ambience.
The 5.0-inch Digital Instrument Cluster display behind the steering wheel is now standard, while the 8.8-inch colour display with touchscreen function located on the characteristic central instrument panel has been updated with a bezel and touch-sensitive control panels in high-gloss Piano Black.
The Countryman also receives a new steering wheel design which further refreshes its look.
Both cars also feature premium equipment such as Dinamica Leather John Cooper Works Sport Seats, Head-Up Display, Comfort Access system, MINI Driving Modes, a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system and Panoramic Sunroof.
Driving Assistant comes standard, consisting of the digital high-beam assistant, speed limit information, person warning with light city braking function and approach control warning with light city braking function.
Both models also arrive with the Parking Assistant – a first for the 3 Door – coupled with the Lane Departure Warning.
Their operating system is now more advanced and comes with an updated graphics display and new connectivity features.
The screen display has been given a new modern look, while options for selecting and controlling vehicle functions, the audio system, hands-free telephone system, navigation, and applications have also been expanded.
Advanced connectivity features, audio and navigation features are also now available as standard on the new models.
These include the Digital Instrument Cluster, Teleservices, MINI Online, Intelligent Emergency Call, Remote Services, telephony with wireless charging, Concierge Services, MINI Navigation, and Apple CarPlay preparation.
For greater connectivity, the new MINI App can be downloaded from the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store.
Exterior colours are the exclusive Rebel Green, Midnight Black and White Silver which are accompanied by roof colour in striking Red.
BMW Group Malaysia managing director Hans de Visser said, “From the three overall victories at the Monte Carlo Rally back in the 1960s to more recently, the six overall successes at the Dakar Rally, the thrill and excitement in a MINI brought upon by motorsports truly transcends time.
“The new MINI John Cooper Works 3 Door and the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman are a distillation of that timeless motorsports fascination, honed by years of expertise under the John Cooper Works name.
“The John Cooper Works name continues to garner excitement and fascination in Malaysia, as seen with MINI Malaysia’s remarkable success in 2020, with local deliveries contributing to 10% of John Cooper Works’ total retail volume in Malaysia.
“With these new models, we will continue fuelling that passion for Big Love that we have ignited within our MINIacs,” he said.
The models are covered by a 5 Years Roadside Assistance programme 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 1 800-88-8808.
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.
With MINI Balloon Financing from BMW Group Financial Services Malaysia, ownership of the 3 Door starts from RM3,458 per month and the Countryman from RM4,258 per month (based on estimates of 80% loan on a five-year tenure).
