Verdict
At RM281,888, the Everest costs RM23,000 more than the RM258,888 Countryman, but it brings seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 500 Nm of diesel torque through a 10-speed automatic. Its quoted boot holds 259 litres. The five-seat MINI counters with a 460-litre boot, 313 hp from two motors and a 432 km EV range; annual road tax is RM335 against the Ford’s RM438. Malaysian families that regularly fill six or seven seats should take the Ford. For five occupants able to charge, the MINI costs less and adds autonomous braking and auto parking.
Pick the Ford Everest if you need seven seats, a 2,900 mm wheelbase and 500 Nm diesel torque for regular family use.
Pick the MINI Countryman if five seats suffice and you want 432 km EV range, a 460-litre boot and stronger parking assistance for RM23,000 less.
Key differences
- Price: Ford Everest RM281,888; MINI Countryman RM258,888.
- Output: Ford Everest 207 hp and 500 Nm; MINI Countryman 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- Length and wheelbase: Ford Everest 4,914 mm and 2,900 mm; MINI Countryman 4,433 mm and 2,692 mm.
- Seats and boot space: Ford Everest seven seats and 259 litres; MINI Countryman five seats and 460 litres.
- Airbags: Ford Everest seven; MINI Countryman six.
- Annual road tax: Ford Everest RM438; MINI Countryman RM335.
Everest
- Seven seats with seven three-point seat belts.
- 500 Nm from 1,750 rpm, AWD and a 10-speed automatic.
- Seven airbags and a five-star ANCAP rating.
- 259-litre boot versus the Countryman’s 460 litres.
- No autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist; the Countryman has both.
Countryman
- 313 hp dual-motor AWD system, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 66.5 kWh battery, 432 km range, 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, steering correction, auto parking and a 360-degree camera.
- Five seats versus the Everest’s seven.
- Six airbags versus the Everest’s seven.
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the Everest’s three years, although MINI warranty mileage is unlimited.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM281,888 | RM258,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Truck/4X4 | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM438 | RM335✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | Inline-four with Bi-turbo | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,996 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 207 hp at 3,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 500 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Diesel | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 84.01 mm × 90.03 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 15.8 | — |
| 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 | 10R80 SelectShift Automatic | — |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Ford | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 5.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,914 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,923 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,841 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,900 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 2,201 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 80 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 259 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 255/55R20 | 245/40R20 |
| Spare Tyre | 17" Steel Wheel | — |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear Wrangler | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbone | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Coil Spring | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (7 Airbags (2 Front, 2 Side, 2 Curtain, 1 Driver's Knee)) | 6 (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 | 7 | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row 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 | All seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflectors with Manual Levelling | 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Roof-mounted AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2x Front, 2x Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Ford SYNC4A with eight speakers | 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 Push Button | Keyless Flip Switch |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activated | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | No | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | No | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 60,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | 2 years | 2 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 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.
Used Everest & Countryman for sale
Everest vs Countryman FAQ
Is the Ford Everest or MINI Countryman better?
The MINI Countryman is better for a five-seat household with charging access: it is RM23,000 cheaper, has a 460-litre boot and 432 km EV range. The Ford Everest is the right choice when seven seats are non-negotiable.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman is RM23,000 cheaper than the Ford Everest.
Which one is easier to park?
The MINI Countryman is 481 mm shorter and 80 mm narrower, and it adds auto parking plus a 360-degree camera. The Everest has front and rear parking sensors and a reverse camera, but no auto parking.
