Verdict
At RM250,388, the MINI Countryman F60 LCI is RM8,500 cheaper than the RM258,888 MINI Countryman U25, but the newer car makes a strong numerical case. Its two motors produce 313 hp and 494 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 7.5 to 5.6 seconds, while its 66.5-kWh battery is rated for 432 km. It also cuts annual road tax from RM439 to RM335. The F60 LCI remains the more compact choice and gets a slidable, reclining rear bench, but the U25 brings AWD, more driver assistance and 460 litres of boot space.
Pick the MINI Countryman F60 LCI if you want the smaller 4,297-mm petrol Countryman with a 51-litre tank and a slidable, reclining rear seat.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge at home or work and want 313 hp, AWD, 432 km of stated EV range and substantially stronger safety assistance.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: MINI Countryman F60 LCI costs RM250,388 with RM439 annual road tax; MINI Countryman U25 costs RM258,888 with RM335 annual road tax.
- Powertrain and drive: MINI Countryman F60 LCI has a 1,998-cc 189-hp/280-Nm petrol engine and FWD; MINI Countryman U25 has two 313-hp/494-Nm motors and AWD.
- Performance: MINI Countryman F60 LCI reaches 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and tops out at 226 km/h; MINI Countryman U25 does 0-100 km/h in 5.
- Size and boot: MINI Countryman F60 LCI is 4,297 mm long with a 2,670-mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot; MINI Countryman U25 is 4,433 mm long with a 2,692-mm…
- Energy use: MINI Countryman F60 LCI records 6.7 L/100 km and carries 51 litres of petrol; MINI Countryman U25 has a 66.
- Driver assistance: MINI Countryman F60 LCI has passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist; MINI Countryman U25 has active cruise control, steering…
F60 LCI
- RM8,500 lower purchase price
- 136 mm shorter body for a more compact footprint
- Slidable and manually reclining 40:20:40 rear seats
- 189 hp and 280 Nm versus the U25's 313 hp and 494 Nm
- FWD and 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus AWD and 5.6 seconds
- No blind-spot system, lane-keeping assist, auto parking or 360-degree camera
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and AWD
- 432-km stated EV range with 130-kW DC charging
- Active cruise control, steering correction and 360-degree camera
- RM8,500 higher purchase price
- 136 mm longer and 99 mm taller than the F60 LCI
- 180-km/h top speed versus 226 km/h
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM250,388✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Twin-Scroll Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing and Lift | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 189 hp | — |
| Torque | 280 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 82 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 2 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 313 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 494 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 432 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 130 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-Speed Dual-Clutch Automatic | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.5 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6.7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 226 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 155 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,297 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,535 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R19 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R19 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 Run-flat | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Turnstile Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Turnstile Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, with Pedestrian Detection (10 to 60 km/h) | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Traffic Sign Recognition | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable with Memory Function for Driver | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Slidable, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 2 Rear USB-C | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (12 Colours) | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 8.8" Touchscreen MINI Navigation System, 5-key Controller, Wireless Apple CarPlay and 12-speaker, 360-watt Harman Kardon Sound System | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon 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 Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | Qi Wireless Charger, Picnic Bench | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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F60 LCI vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman F60 LCI or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The MINI Countryman U25 is the better-equipped and much quicker car, with 313 hp, AWD, active cruise control and a 432-km stated range. Choose the F60 LCI instead for its smaller dimensions, lower entry price and slidable rear seats.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM8,500 more than the MINI Countryman F60 LCI. Its annual road tax is RM104 lower, at RM335 versus RM439.
Which Countryman is quicker and easier to charge?
The U25 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds against the F60 LCI's 7.5 seconds. It accepts up to 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging; the F60 LCI is petrol-powered with a 51-litre tank.