Mini India today launched the new Mini Cooper S Victory Edition in the Indian market. The sporty hatchback is priced at Rs 57.5 lakh (ex-showroom) and will be brought to India via the CBU route. The car will be available in limited units. Interested customers can book it exclusively at their nearest Mini dealership. Delivery will start immediately. This model is offered with a two-year unlimited kilometer warranty and optional service and warranty extension with roadside assistance. Financing options are available through BMW India Financial Services.
The MINI Cooper S Victory Edition is a limited run model inspired by the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally winning Mini Cooper S driven by Timo Mäkinen and Paul Easter, with only a few units allocated for India. It’s done in Chilli Red with a white stripe running across the bonnet, roof and rear, along with ’52’ side graphics and a ‘1965’ badge on the C-pillar. The car also features a black panoramic roof, 18-inch JCW lap-spoke two-tone alloy wheels and LED lighting with selectable signature modes and animated elements.
Inside, the cabin adopts a minimalist layout with digital controls and a focus on recycled materials. It gets JCW sports seats with viscose black upholstery, a JCW steering wheel with paddle shifters and ‘1965’ details. The dashboard and door panels use textile surfaces, with ambient lighting and projection elements. The car is equipped with a circular OLED touchscreen running MINI Operating System 9, with voice control, head-up display, Harman Kardon audio system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, navigation, remote services and a digital key.
Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 204hp and 300Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 6.6 seconds and has a top speed of 242 kmph. It also gets adaptive suspension and JCW sport brakes. Other features include multiple drive modes, a toggle-based control interface, wireless charging and systems like cruise control and parking assist. Safety equipment includes airbags, ABS, dynamic stability control and a rearview camera.
