Mini New Zealand has added a special edition Countryman to its model line-up with the introduction of the new Stafford version. 

This latest special edition is inspired by Mini’s motorsport heritage and features John Cooper Works aesthetic details both inside and out. Its value offering is bolstered by the addition of luxury and sports packages as standard. 

The Countryman Cooper is priced from $51,990 while the Cooper S is $61,990, but packages see a saving of $7000 and $4000 respectively.

The Countryman Stafford edition is available in four exterior paint colours of Midnight Black, Light White, Chili Red and Island Blue matched with a sporty black-themed interior. 

There is also a new online configurator for the Stafford Edition Countryman where you can customise your favourite options and make an online deposit with the Mini dealer without leaving the comfort of home. This new feature arrives as we start Level 3 with limited contact at dealerships.

“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 Brett Waudby, General Manager of Mini Australia and New Zealand. 

“This is another great rendition of a British icon, and we are excited to see it in our showrooms.” 

The Countryman Cooper Stafford Edition has a 1.5-litre, three cylinder petrol engine plus gets the John Cooper Works exterior styling kit, plus 18in John Cooper Works Grip Spoke alloy wheels. 

The Cooper S versions also gets a panoramic sunroof plus Harman Kardon Hi-Fi sound system. It has a 2-litre, four cylinder engine.