Verdict
The RM38,888 cheaper Toyota bZ4X is the rational Malaysian EV choice: its 73.1 kWh battery reaches 525 km, 93 km beyond the MINI Countryman’s 432 km, and DC charging rises to 150 kW against 130 kW. The MINI fights back hard with two motors, 313 hp and 494 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 5.6 seconds versus 7.4 seconds. Its 460-litre boot is also marginally larger. Choose the MINI for pace and cabin kit; take the Toyota for distance, warranty cover and lower running costs.
Pick the MINI Countryman if 313 hp, AWD traction, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a head-up display matter more than maximum range.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want 525 km of range, faster 150 kW DC charging, a five-year warranty and RM38,888 left in your pocket.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman RM258,888; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000.
- Range and battery: MINI Countryman 432 km from 66.5 kWh; Toyota bZ4X 525 km from 73.1 kWh.
- Motor output and drive: MINI Countryman dual-motor AWD, 313 hp and 494 Nm; Toyota bZ4X single-motor FWD, 224 hp and 269 Nm.
- Performance: MINI Countryman 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds and 180 km/h; Toyota bZ4X 7.4 seconds and 160 km/h.
- DC charging: MINI Countryman 130 kW; Toyota bZ4X 150 kW.
- Warranty: MINI Countryman two years plus a two-year extension, with an 8-year/160,000 km battery warranty; Toyota bZ4X five years, with 8-year…
Countryman
- 313 hp, 494 Nm dual-motor AWD and a 5.6-second sprint.
- 460-litre boot, versus the Toyota’s 452 litres.
- Head-up display, Harman Kardon audio and driver-seat massage.
- 432 km range trails the Toyota bZ4X’s 525 km.
- RM258,888 costs RM38,888 more than the Toyota bZ4X.
- 130 kW DC charging and two-year manufacturer warranty trail the Toyota’s 150 kW and five years.
bZ4X
- 525 km range from a 73.1 kWh battery.
- RM220,000 price and RM200 annual road tax.
- 150 kW DC charging, five-year warranty and 8-year unlimited-mileage battery-system cover.
- 224 hp and 269 Nm produce a slower 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time than the MINI’s 5.6 seconds.
- Front-wheel drive, where the MINI has all-wheel drive.
- No head-up display; the MINI includes one.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM258,888 | RM220,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM335 | RM200✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 2 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 313 hp✓ | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | 494 Nm✓ | 269 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 66.5 kWh | 73.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 432 km | 525 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 22 kW | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 130 kW | 150 kW✓ |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 5.6 seconds✓ | 7.4 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,433 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,843 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,656 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,692 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,020 kg |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 460 litres✓ | 452 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/40R20 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Pirelli P Zero | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Germany (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Countryman vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for range, price, charging and warranty cover: 525 km, RM220,000, 150 kW DC and five years. The MINI Countryman is better for performance, with 313 hp, AWD and 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman costs RM258,888 and the Toyota bZ4X costs RM220,000, so the MINI is RM38,888 more expensive.
Which EV goes further on one charge?
The Toyota bZ4X goes further, rated at 525 km from its 73.1 kWh battery. The MINI Countryman is rated at 432 km from 66.5 kWh, a 93 km deficit.