MINI Countryman: R60 LCI vs U25
Verdict
The RM60,000 step from MINI Countryman R60 LCI to MINI Countryman U25 buys a much stronger petrol Countryman: 201 hp and 300 Nm versus 120 hp and 155 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h from 11.6 to 7.4 seconds. It also adds all-wheel drive, a 460-litre boot and auto emergency braking. The older R60 LCI counters with a smaller footprint, 7.6 L/100 km fuel economy and RM120 road tax. For Malaysia, the U25 is the better car; the R60 is the easier one to justify on cost.
Pick the MINI Countryman R60 LCI if you want the lower-priced, smaller Countryman with RM120 road tax and stated 7.6 L/100 km fuel economy.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you want the quicker, roomier Countryman with 201 hp, all-wheel drive and auto emergency braking.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman R60 LCI RM198,888; MINI Countryman U25 RM258,888
- Engine output: R60 LCI 120 hp/155 Nm; U25 201 hp/300 Nm
- Acceleration: R60 LCI 0-100 km/h in 11.6 s; U25 7.4 s
- Driven wheels: R60 LCI front-wheel drive; U25 all-wheel drive
- Boot space: R60 LCI 350 L; U25 460 L
- Size: R60 LCI 4,097 mm long; U25 4,433 mm long
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 198,888✓ | RM 258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 120 hp | 201 hp✓ |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 300 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.6 s | 7.4 s✓ |
| Top speed | 182 km/h | 228 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 L/100km | — |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 350 L | 460 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 47 L | 54 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 2 | 2 |
| 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 LCI
- RM60,000 cheaper to buy
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Smaller 4,097 mm body suits tight urban parking
- Much slower at 11.6 seconds to 100 km/h
- Only 350 litres of boot space
- No auto emergency braking listed
U25
- Far stronger 201 hp and 300 Nm output
- All-wheel drive and 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time
- Bigger 460-litre boot with auto emergency braking
- Costs RM60,000 more
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- Larger 4,433 mm length needs more space
R60 LCI vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman R60 LCI or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The MINI Countryman U25 is better on paper: it has 201 hp, 300 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 7.4-second 0-100 km/h time, 460 litres of boot space and auto emergency braking.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM60,000 more than the MINI Countryman R60 LCI, at RM258,888 versus RM198,888.
Which MINI Countryman is more practical?
The MINI Countryman U25 is more practical for passengers and luggage, with a 2,692 mm wheelbase and 460-litre boot versus the R60 LCI’s 2,595 mm wheelbase and 350-litre boot.