Verdict
The MINI Countryman U25 asks RM32,562 more, but turns that into 313 hp, 494 Nm and a 5.6-second 0-100 km/h time against the F60’s 136 hp, 220 Nm and 9.6 seconds. Its 66.5 kWh battery claims 432 km of range, with 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging, while all-wheel drive and a much fuller safety suite matter on Malaysian roads. The F60 remains the lower-cost petrol route at RM226,326, with RM120 annual road tax versus RM335, plus a 200 km/h top speed and four-year manufacturer warranty.
Pick the MINI Countryman F60 if you want the RM32,562 saving, petrol refuelling and lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the MINI Countryman U25 if you can charge regularly and want vastly quicker 313 hp all-wheel-drive performance plus modern driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: F60 RM226,326; U25 RM258,888.
- Power and torque: F60 136 hp and 220 Nm; U25 dual motors with 313 hp and 494 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: F60 9.6 seconds; U25 5.6 seconds.
- Driveline: F60 front-wheel drive; U25 all-wheel drive.
- Energy use: F60 1.5-litre petrol engine with 51-litre tank; U25 66.5 kWh battery with 432 km range.
- Size and boot: F60 4,299 mm long and 450 litres; U25 4,433 mm and 460 litres.
F60
- RM32,562 less to buy
- RM120 annual road tax
- 200 km/h top speed and four-year manufacturer warranty
- 136 hp and 220 Nm leave it 4.0 seconds slower to 100 km/h
- Front-wheel drive instead of all-wheel drive
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping steering correction
U25
- 313 hp, 494 Nm and 5.6-second 0-100 km/h pace
- 432 km EV range; 22 kW AC and 130 kW DC charging
- Adaptive LED headlights, 360-degree camera and active cruise control
- Costs RM32,562 more and annual road tax is RM335
- 180 km/h top speed is 20 km/h below the F60
- Two-year manufacturer warranty versus the F60’s four years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM226,326✓ | RM258,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM335 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC with direct fuel injection, turbocharger, variable valve timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,499 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 136 hp at 4,400 rpm | — |
| Torque | 220 Nm at 1,400 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 82 mm × 94.6 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 | 9.6 seconds | 5.6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 6 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | 126 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,299 mm | 4,433 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,656 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,692 mm |
| Weight | 1,465 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 460 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 245/40R20 |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T001 RFT | Pirelli P Zero |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Netherlands (CBU) | Germany (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-Link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Pair Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Pair Spoke Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Assist) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 5 Three-point belts | 5 Three-point belts |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear 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 | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | 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 | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory and Massage Function |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Slidable, Manual Recline | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Rear, 1 Boot | 1 Front, 2 USB C, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 6.5" MINI Visual Boost with 5-Key Controller | 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 Flip Switch | 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 | Powered Tailgate | Powered Tailgate, with Contactless Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, with 360-degree View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | — | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 2 years |
| Warranty Extended | — | 2 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 4-year 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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F60 vs U25 FAQ
Is the MINI Countryman F60 or MINI Countryman U25 better?
The U25 is the better-equipped and much quicker choice, with 313 hp, all-wheel drive and a 432 km claimed EV range. Choose the F60 instead if lower upfront cost, lower road tax and petrol refuelling matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MINI Countryman U25 costs RM258,888, which is RM32,562 more than the RM226,326 MINI Countryman F60.
Can the MINI Countryman U25 charge quickly?
Yes. The U25 supports AC charging at up to 22 kW and DC charging at up to 130 kW. Its battery capacity is 66.5 kWh and claimed range is 432 km.
