MINI Countryman: R60 vs U25
Verdict
The U25 is the grown-up leap. The RM70,000 gap buys a 1,998 cc engine with 201 hp and 300 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time and a 460-litre boot. The R60 counters with lower running-tax exposure at RM120 versus RM439, plus a stated 7.6 L/100 km that the U25 does not list. Both seat five, have six airbags and get a two-year warranty. For Malaysia, this is simple: cheaper, slower old Countryman, or much quicker, larger new one.
Pick the MINI Countryman R60 if lower purchase cost, RM120 road tax and a listed 7.6 L/100 km matter more than acceleration and size.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you want 201 hp, 300 Nm, all-wheel drive, AEB and a much larger 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: R60 RM188,888; U25 RM258,888
- Engine and output: R60 1,598 cc, 120 hp/155 Nm; U25 1,998 cc, 201 hp/300 Nm
- Driven wheels and acceleration: R60 front-wheel drive, 0-100 km/h in 11.6 s; U25 all-wheel drive, 7.4 s
- Size: R60 4,097/1,789/1,561 mm; U25 4,433/1,843/1,656 mm
- Boot and fuel tank: R60 350 litres/47 litres; U25 460 litres/54 litres
- AEB and road tax: R60 not listed/RM120; U25 yes/RM439
R60
- Lower listed price than the U25
- RM120 annual road tax
- Listed 7.6 L/100 km fuel economy
- Only 120 hp and 155 Nm
- 11.6-second 0-100 km/h time
- No AEB listed
U25
- 201 hp and 300 Nm from a 1,998 cc engine
- All-wheel drive with 7.4-second 0-100 km/h
- Bigger 460-litre boot
- RM70,000 dearer than the R60
- RM439 annual road tax
- No fuel economy figure listed
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 188,888✓ | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 82 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-Speed Automatic | 8-Speed Steptronic Sports Automatic |
| Gears | 6 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 11.6 seconds | 7.4 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h | 228 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 177 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,097 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,789 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,561 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,370 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 47 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 350 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 205/55R17 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/55R17 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | — | Pirelli P Zero, Michelin e-Primacy |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Disc | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| 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 for rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | 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 | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map, Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | MINI Boost Radio | 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 | Push Button | 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 | Remote Control Activation | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | 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 |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 4 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/60,000 km MINI Service Inclusive, with option for an additional 2-year/40,000 km extension | Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
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.
R60 vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman R60 or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The MINI Countryman U25 is better on paper if performance, space and AEB matter: 201 hp, 300 Nm, AWD, 7.4 s 0-100 km/h and 460 litres. The R60 is better if cost and RM120 road tax come first.
What is the price difference?
The U25 costs RM70,000 more: RM258,888 versus RM188,888. That gap lines up with its bigger engine, AWD, faster acceleration, larger body and AEB.
Which MINI Countryman has more boot space?
The MINI Countryman U25 has more boot space, at 460 litres against the R60’s 350 litres. It also has the larger fuel tank, 54 litres versus 47 litres.