Verdict
The MINI Countryman U25 makes the stronger new-generation case at RM258,888 against RM250,388 for the outgoing MINI Countryman F60 LCI. The RM8,500 gap brings a 313 hp, 494 Nm dual-motor all-wheel-drive EV that reaches 100 km/h in 5.6 seconds, versus 189 hp, 280 Nm, front-wheel drive and 7.5 seconds. It is also 136 mm longer with a 460-litre boot and adds active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera. Pick the F60 LCI only if petrol refuelling and its 226 km/h top speed matter more than EV charging and newer driver assistance.
Pick the MINI Countryman F60 LCI if you need petrol refuelling, prefer CKD assembly and want the higher 226 km/h top speed.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge an EV and want much quicker acceleration, all-wheel drive and more safety assistance for RM8,500 extra.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman F60 LCI RM250,388; MINI Countryman U25 RM258,888.
- Powertrain: F60 LCI 189 hp and 280 Nm 1,998 cc turbo petrol; U25 313 hp and 494 Nm from two electric motors.
- Performance: F60 LCI 0-100 km/h in 7.5 seconds and 226 km/h; U25 5.6 seconds and 180 km/h.
- Driveline: F60 LCI front-wheel drive; U25 all-wheel drive.
- Size and boot: F60 LCI is 4,297 mm long with 450 litres; U25 is 4,433 mm long with 460 litres.
- EV hardware: F60 LCI has a 51-litre fuel tank; U25 has a 66.5 kWh battery, 432 km range, 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
F60 LCI
- CKD Malaysian assembly
- Petrol refuelling and a 51-litre tank
- Higher 226 km/h top speed
- Slower 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
- Front-wheel drive versus all-wheel drive
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM335
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm dual-motor all-wheel drive
- 432 km EV range with 130 kW DC charging
- Active cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera
- Costs RM8,500 more
- 180 km/h top speed versus 226 km/h
- No front foglamps, while the F60 LCI has them
| 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 | — | 4 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 better for most buyers able to charge at home or work. It is 1.9 seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has all-wheel drive, a larger boot and more driver-assistance equipment. Choose the F60 LCI for petrol refuelling convenience.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM8,500 more than the MINI Countryman F60 LCI. That buys the EV powertrain, 313 hp, all-wheel drive, a 432 km claimed range and added assistance features including active cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
How far can the MINI Countryman U25 travel and how quickly can it charge?
The MINI Countryman U25 has a 66.5 kWh battery and a claimed 432 km EV range. It accepts AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 130 kW. The F60 LCI is petrol-powered and has a 51-litre fuel tank.