MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Launched in India at Rs 55.50 Lakh

MINI India has launched the Cooper Oxford Edition at an ex-showroom price of Rs 55.50 lakh. The special edition celebrates 25 years of modern MINI production at Plant Oxford in the UK and gets exclusive styling details inspired by the brand’s British heritage. The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition will be sold in limited quantities as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Bookings are open at authorised MINI dealerships across India, and deliveries will begin immediately. The special edition was launched at MINI Speed Motorwagen, the brand’s newly opened dealership in Lucknow.

MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Price in India

The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is priced at Rs 55.50 lakh, ex-showroom. The price excludes road tax, registration charges, insurance and other applicable fees. The special edition is based on the Favoured Pack and will be offered in two exclusive exterior colours: Indigo Sunset Blue and Chilli Red. It also gets several design updates that set it apart from the standard MINI Cooper 3-door.

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MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Design and Features

The biggest highlight of the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is its Union Jack-inspired design. The car gets a white contrast roof featuring the Union Jack, along with a red and white stripe running across the exterior. Other design details include white ORVMs, an exclusive crossed-flags boot sticker and 18-inch Slide Spoke two-tone alloy wheels. The special edition also gets JCW Sport Seats finished in Vescin Black as standard. The Union Jack theme continues inside the cabin with special details on the steering wheel, floor mats and door sills. These elements celebrate MINI's British roots and its motorsport heritage. The car also features LED headlights and redesigned matrix rear lights with three selectable lighting signatures. Welcome and goodbye animations add to the special edition's visual appeal.

MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Interior and Technology

Inside, the MINI Cooper Oxford Edition features a 240mm circular OLED touchscreen that serves as the centrepiece of the dashboard. It runs MINI Operating System 9 and supports touchscreen and voice commands. The MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant can be activated by saying “Hey MINI” and can control functions such as navigation, phone calls and entertainment. Other features include a head-up display, Harman Kardon surround sound system, wireless smartphone charging and a panoramic glass roof. The car also gets Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, MINI Digital Key Plus, remote services and remote software updates. A cabin camera can capture photos and videos inside the car. The dashboard and door panels feature two-tone knitted fabric made using recycled materials. MINI has avoided chrome and leather on these surfaces, giving the cabin a distinctive look.

MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Engine and Performance

The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo technology. It produces 204 hp and 300 Nm of torque. The engine is paired with a 7-speed Steptronic Sport dual-clutch automatic transmission. MINI claims a 0-100 kmph acceleration time of 6.6 seconds, while the top speed stands at 242 kmph. The special edition also gets adaptive suspension and JCW Sport Brakes. Drivers can select different MINI Experience Modes, including Go-Kart, Green and Vivid modes, to change the car's driving character and cabin ambience.

MINI Cooper Oxford Edition Safety Features

The MINI Cooper Oxford Edition comes with several driver assistance and safety features. These include Cruise Control and Parking Assistant, along with a rear-view camera. Standard safety equipment includes front and side curtain airbags, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Dynamic Stability Control, Brake Assist, Cornering Brake Control and a tyre pressure indicator. Comfort Access allows the car to lock or unlock automatically when it detects the key nearby.

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