While fans of the MINI Countryman are waiting for the facelifted iteration to break cover, the company’s Australian arm has introduced a new special edition, named the Countryman Stafford.
Available in two versions, the Cooper and Cooper S, priced at AU$47,500 and AU$54,900 (US$30,642-US$35,415) respectively, it’s offered with a choice of four exterior colors, namely Midnight Black, Light White, Chili Red and Island Blue.
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The lesser Cooper Countryman Stafford Edition brings standard gear that includes the John Cooper Works (JCW) exterior styling kit, 18-inch alloy wheels inspired by the same hot model, anthracite headliner, piano black inserts and carbon black sports seats. The more premium Cooper S Countryman Stafford Edition features all of the above and adds the panoramic sunroof, Harman Kardon premium sound system, Climate Package and Sun Protection Glazing.
“The much-loved MINI Countryman gets another attractive special edition in the Stafford Edition, combining the marque’s famed go-kart driving experience with even more vibrant looks and fantastic value to match,” said MINI Australia’s General Manager, Brett Waudby. “This is another great rendition of a British icon, and we are excited to see it in our showrooms.”
Powering the base Countryman Stafford Edition is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 100 kW (136 PS / 134 HP) and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque. It enables 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 9.7 seconds, burns 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 mpg US) on average and has CO2 emissions of 143 g/km.
The Cooper S variant features a 2.0-liter four-pot with 141 kW (192 PS / 189 HP) and 280 Nm (207 lb-ft). This version can accelerate to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.5 seconds, has a combined fuel consumption of 6.6 l/100 km (35.6 mpg US) and emits 151 g/km of CO2.
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