2025 MINI Countryman S CKD in Malaysia priced at RM258,888; same as SE EV, RM90k cheaper than CBU

The CKD locally-assembled U25 MINI Countryman S All4 that was launched in Malaysia last month has finally received official pricing. As expected, the estimated pricing was bang on, the SUV retailing at RM258,888 on-the-road without insurance – exactly the same price at the tax-free electric Countryman SE.

It’s also a whopping RM90,000 cheaper than the CBU fully-imported model that was introduced only last September. As usual, this is with the standard two-year, unlimited-mileage warranty; add the four-year warranty and service package and this figure goes up to RM269,288.

The Countryman S looks almost identical to the SE, but in place of that car’s dual electric motors is a 2.0 litre B48 turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 204 PS from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 300 Nm of torque between 1,500 and 4,000 rpm. Unlike the CBU model, there is no 48-volt mild hybrid system here, which normally adds 20 PS and 55 Nm.

Paired with an seven-speed wet dual-clutch transmission and All4 all-wheel drive, the Countryman S is able to sprint from zero to 100 km/h in 7.4 seconds (0.3 seconds slower than the mild hybrid model) on its way to a top speed of 228 km/h. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.8 litres per 100 km on the WLTP cycle.

Aside from the “S” badges being coloured red instead of lime green, the S appears identical to the SE from the outside, too. It too comes in the range-topping Favoured trim, bringing with it Vibrant Silver (read: gold) accents, decorative skid plates and a choice of either Piano Black or Vibrant Silver roof and door mirrors. It also rides on 20-inch Windmill Spoke two-tone alloy wheels. In terms of colour options, you can choose from Smokey Green, Slate Blue, Chili Red, Melting Silver, Nanuq White and Blazing Blue

Inside, the S gets a 3D-knit fabric dashboard and door card wrap that gradates to Vintage Brown towards the rear doors. Here, the Favoured package adds JCW sport seats wrapped in Vescin Beading faux leather in Dark Petrol – the Vintage Brown option has been removed on the CKD model.

In terms of tech, you get MINI’s distinctive 9.4-inch circular OLED touchscreen that integrates not only the air-con controls but also the speed readout, much like the Volvo EX30. It runs on the Android-based MINI Operating System 9 and comes with a “Hey MINI” voice control system, visualised by a dog avatar called Spike. The deletion of the instrument cluster has been compensated by the addition of a head-up display.

Behind the display sit two projectors that display patterns onto either side of the dashboard, depending on the drive mode selected. You also get augmented reality navigation, the smartphone-based MINI Digital Key Plus, MINI Driving Sounds and a 360-degree camera system with Remote 3D View.

Other bits of standard kit include keyless entry with proximity locking/unlocking, exterior MINI logo projection, power-adjustable front seats with driver’s side memory, lumbar adjustment and massage functions, dual-zone climate control and a 12-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound system.

Thanks to the lack of battery underneath the floorpan, the S has a lower rear floor than the SE, which should make for a more comfortable, less knees-up seating position. The hands-free powered tailgate opens up to a boot that’s listed to be actually very slightly smaller (-10 litres) at 450 litres, although we found that the underfloor storage is much more useable without a big hump in the middle. As with the SE, you can fold the rear seats to boost luggage space to 1,530 litres.

Safety-wise, the Countryman S comes as standard with the Driving Assistant package, which includes autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping assist, blind spot monitoring, rear collision warning and rear cross traffic alert. Also fitted is Parking Assistant Plus, throwing on park assist, a Manoeuvring Assistant, a Reversing Assistant and a 360-degree camera system with remote 3D view.

The car also gets all the hardware necessary for Driving Assistant Plus, adding adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist and traffic sign recognition. However, you’ll have to pay for a subscription to activate it, which costs RM202 per month – or you can trump up RM4,481 for it to be unlocked for the lifetime of the car.

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