Verdict
At RM193,888, the MINI Electric costs RM4,112 less yet brings 215 hp and 330 Nm, cutting 0-100 km/h to 6.7 seconds against the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 8.7 seconds. It also charges faster at up to 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC. The Toyota counters with a 61.1 kWh battery, 426 km range and the far more practical five-seat, five-door SUV body: its 306-litre boot is 96 litres larger. For Malaysian buyers carrying passengers and luggage, the Urban Cruiser is the sensible choice; the MINI is the quicker, smaller city EV.
Pick the MINI Electric if you want 215 hp, 330 Nm and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h performance in a compact three-door hatchback.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you need five seats, five doors, a 306-litre boot and the longer 426 km quoted range.
Key differences
- Price: MINI Electric RM193,888; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000.
- Performance: MINI Electric 215 hp, 330 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds; Toyota Urban Cruiser 172 hp, 193 Nm and 8.7 seconds.
- Battery and range: MINI Electric 54.2 kWh and 402 km; Toyota Urban Cruiser 61.1 kWh and 426 km.
- Charging: MINI Electric 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC; Toyota Urban Cruiser 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC.
- Practicality: MINI Electric has 3 doors, 4 seats and a 210-litre boot; Toyota Urban Cruiser has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 306-litre boot.
- Dimensions: MINI Electric is 3,858 mm long with a 2,526 mm wheelbase; Toyota Urban Cruiser is 4,285 mm long with a 2,700 mm wheelbase.
Electric
- 215 hp and 330 Nm, with 0-100 km/h in 6.7 seconds.
- Faster 11 kW AC and 95 kW DC charging.
- Powered front seats with driver memory and massage, plus a head-up display.
- 402 km range trails the Toyota Urban Cruiser’s 426 km.
- Three doors, four seats and a 210-litre boot are less useful than the Toyota’s five doors, five seats and 306 litres.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty is shorter than the Toyota’s five years.
Urban Cruiser
- 426 km range from a 61.1 kWh battery.
- Five seats, five doors and a 306-litre boot.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty and eight-year unlimited-mileage cover for the battery, inverter and PCU.
- 172 hp and 193 Nm trail the MINI Electric’s 215 hp and 330 Nm.
- Its 8.7-second 0-100 km/h time is 2.0 seconds slower than the MINI Electric’s.
- 7 kW AC and 67 kW DC charging rates are lower than the MINI Electric’s 11 kW and 95 kW.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM193,888✓ | RM198,000 |
| Body type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM200 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 400V architecture |
| Fuel | Electric | Electric |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 215 hp✓ | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | 330 Nm✓ | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 54.2 kWh | 61.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 402 km | 426 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 11 kW✓ | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 95 kW✓ | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 8.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,858 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,756 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,526 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | 1,605 kg | 1,788 kg |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 210 litres | 306 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/40R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Premitra 5 | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Night Flash Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats, Front Passenger Seat | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Warning Only | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with High Beam Assist | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 1 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9.4" OLED Display with MINI OS, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Harman Kardon Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Flip Switch | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | Unlimited | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 2 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Extended | 4 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty, Repair Inclusive extendable up to 5 years | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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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Electric vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the MINI Electric or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is better for family use, with five seats, five doors, a 306-litre boot and 426 km range. Choose the MINI Electric for much stronger performance and faster charging.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM4,112 more than the MINI Electric: RM198,000 versus RM193,888.
Which EV has the better warranty?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser has the longer standard manufacturer warranty at five years versus two years for the MINI Electric. Its battery, inverter and PCU are covered for eight years with unlimited mileage; the MINI battery cover is eight years or 160,000 km.