Verdict
The MINI Countryman U25 is the clear new-generation step if home or destination charging suits your routine: its two motors deliver 313 hp and 494 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time from 9.6 to 5.6 seconds, while its 66.5-kWh battery is rated for 432 km. The RM32,562 gap also brings all-wheel drive, a 460-litre boot and a far fuller active-safety suite. The MINI Countryman F60 remains the simpler petrol choice, with a 51-litre tank, 6.0 L/100 km rated economy and lower RM120 annual road tax versus RM335.
Pick the MINI Countryman F60 if you want the lower entry cost, lower annual road tax and petrol refuelling, and can live with 136 hp front-wheel drive.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge an EV and want 313 hp, all-wheel drive, 432 km of rated range and substantially more driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: MINI Countryman F60 RM226,326 and RM120/year; MINI Countryman U25 RM258,888 and RM335/year.
- Powertrain and acceleration: MINI Countryman F60 136 hp, 220 Nm and 9.6 seconds to 100 km/h; MINI Countryman U25 313 hp, 494 Nm and 5.6 seconds.
- Energy storage and rated use: MINI Countryman F60 has a 51-litre fuel tank and is rated at 6.0 L/100 km; MINI Countryman U25 has a 66.
- Driveline and top speed: MINI Countryman F60 is front-wheel drive with a 200 km/h top speed; MINI Countryman U25 is all-wheel drive with a 180 km/h top speed.
- Size and luggage capacity: MINI Countryman F60 is 4,299 mm long with a 2,670 mm wheelbase and 450-litre boot; MINI Countryman U25 is 4,433 mm long with a 2,692…
- Wheels: MINI Countryman F60 uses 18-inch alloys with 225/50R18 tyres; MINI Countryman U25 gets 20-inch alloys with 245/40R20 tyres.
F60
- RM32,562 less to buy and RM215 less in annual road tax.
- 51-litre petrol tank and 6.0 L/100 km rated economy.
- 200 km/h top speed and slidable 40:20:40 rear seats.
- 136 hp, 220 Nm and 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time trail the U25 by a wide margin.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, collision warning or steering-correction lane keeping.
- Smaller 450-litre boot, manual front seats and 6.5-inch infotainment screen.
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 66.5-kWh battery, 432 km rated range, 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive LED headlamps, active cruise control, 360-degree camera and auto parking.
- Costs RM32,562 more and annual road tax is RM335 rather than RM120.
- 180 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the F60.
- The rear bench does not slide, unlike the F60's slidable 40:20:40 arrangement.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM226,326✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp | — |
| Torque | 220 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 | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 126 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,299 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 | 1,465 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T001 RFT | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Netherlands (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Pair Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Pair 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 belts | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | 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 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 6.5" MINI Visual Boost with 5-Key Controller | 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 | Remote Control Activation | 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 | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 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 | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year MINI Service Inclusive | 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 vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman F60 or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The MINI Countryman U25 is better for performance, all-wheel drive, active safety and cabin technology, with 313 hp and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the F60 if lower purchase cost, lower road tax and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM32,562 more than the MINI Countryman F60. Its annual road tax is also RM215 higher, at RM335 against RM120.
Can the MINI Countryman U25 replace the F60 for longer trips?
It can if 432 km of rated EV range and access to 22 kW AC or 130 kW DC charging fit the route. The F60 instead carries 51 litres of petrol and is rated at 6.0 L/100 km.