Verdict
At RM198,888, the R60 LCI is RM60,000 cheaper than the RM258,888 U25. The newer EV makes 313 hp and 494 Nm, cutting the 0-100 km/h time to 5.6 seconds against 11.6 seconds, while its 460-litre boot beats 350 litres. Its 66.5-kWh battery delivers 432 km of stated range and accepts up to 130 kW DC charging, but annual road tax rises from RM120 to RM335. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, buy the U25; otherwise the R60 LCI’s lower entry cost is decisive.
Pick the MINI Countryman R60 LCI if RM60,000 saved upfront, RM120 annual road tax and a more compact 4,097-mm body matter more than outright pace and modern driver assistance.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge an EV and want 313 hp, 494 Nm, a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time and a larger 460-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Countryman R60 LCI RM198,888; MINI Countryman U25 RM258,888.
- Road tax: MINI Countryman R60 LCI RM120 per year; MINI Countryman U25 RM335 per year.
- Power and torque: MINI Countryman R60 LCI 120 hp and 155 Nm; MINI Countryman U25 two motors with 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: MINI Countryman R60 LCI 11.6 seconds; MINI Countryman U25 5.6 seconds.
- Length and wheelbase: MINI Countryman R60 LCI 4,097 mm and 2,595 mm; MINI Countryman U25 4,433 mm and 2,692 mm.
- Boot space: MINI Countryman R60 LCI 350 litres; MINI Countryman U25 460 litres.
R60 LCI
- RM60,000 lower purchase price
- RM120 annual road tax versus RM335
- 336 mm shorter body for tighter spaces
- 11.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 5.6 seconds
- 350-litre boot is 110 litres smaller
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or reverse camera
U25
- 313 hp and 494 Nm from two motors
- 432 km stated EV range from a 66.5-kWh battery
- Adaptive LED headlamps, 360-degree camera and active cruise control
- RM60,000 higher purchase price
- RM335 annual road tax versus RM120
- 4,433-mm body is 336 mm longer than the R60 LCI
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM198,888✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-Valve DOHC with variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 120 hp | — |
| Torque | 155 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 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 | 11.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 7.6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h✓ | 180 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 | — |
| 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 | Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | 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 | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | 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 | 6.5" Radio MINI Visual Boost | 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 | Backlit Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | 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/50,000 km 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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R60 LCI vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman R60 LCI or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The MINI Countryman U25 is the better-equipped and far quicker car, with 313 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time. Choose the R60 LCI if the RM60,000 saving and lower annual road tax outweigh its older equipment and slower performance.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM258,888, which is RM60,000 more than the MINI Countryman R60 LCI at RM198,888. Its annual road tax is also RM335, compared with RM120 for the petrol R60 LCI.
Which Countryman has more boot space and easier parking dimensions?
The U25 has the larger 460-litre boot, 110 litres ahead of the R60 LCI’s 350 litres. The R60 LCI is easier to place in confined spaces on paper, measuring 4,097 mm long against the U25’s 4,433 mm.