Mini

Mini is a British-derived automaker specializing in the manufacture of compact vehicles that are presented under the marque Mini Cooper. Falling under the purview of German automaker BMW, Mini shares the brands’ proclivity for clubbable performance and first-rate build quality. These little joyriders are distinguishable by their charming retro-Italian aesthetics and small sizes. While shoppers in the US typically prefer large SUVs and cars, BMW’s Mini Coopers have been selling well and will undoubtedly continue doing so for some time yet.

List of Mini Cooper Models and Prices

This is a list of the Mini Cooper car models currently for sale in the USA:

Model	Power	Engine	Base Price
Mini Cooper Clubman	189 hp	2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas	$29,900
Mini Cooper Convertible	134 hp	1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas	$28,400
Mini Cooper Countryman	134 hp	1.5L Turbo Inline-3 Gas	$32,650
Mini Cooper Coupe	121 hp	1.6L Inline-4 Gas	$22,000
Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop	181 hp	Electric	$29,900
Mini Cooper Paceman	121 hp	1.6L Inline-4 Gas	$23,550
Mini Cooper Roadster	121 hp	1.6L Inline-4 Gas	$26,100
Mini John Cooper Works Clubman	301 hp	2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas	$39,500
Mini John Cooper Works Convertible	228 hp	2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas	$38,900
Mini Cooper Countryman Electric	201 hp	Electric	TBC

What to Consider When Buying a Mini Cooper

There are many things that the Mini Cooper brand has done right. Its cars are quite well-built, luxurious, and even fun, all despite being so small that many consumers overlook them completely. This is because larger and more practical cars like SUVs and crossovers just make more sense. To stand out and be noticed, these are what cars from the Mini brand bring to the table.

Pros

Novel and attractive retro-Italian designs
Enjoyable and apt driving dynamics
Upscale and high-quality cabin aesthetics

Cons

All are relatively expensive off-the-bat
Not a lot of space inside
Packages and options are pricey

FAQs

What are the best Mini Cooper vehicles?

Mini cars are generally at their best when kept simple, which makes the Cooper Hardtop and its John Cooper Works variant great choices. However, if the severely lacking interior space is too much of a deal breaker for you, then you can have almost as much fun with the more practical Clubman or JCW Clubman.

How much does a new Mini Cooper car cost?

The price of any Mini Cooper reflects its position in the luxury segment, as you’d expect from a brand owned by BMW. The cheapest option is the Cooper Hardtop at around $24,000, which doesn’t sound like a lot until you remember that it is a subcompact vehicle. The JCW version adds around $10k to the bill, while the EV variant starts at $30,000. A Cooper Convertible will cost you at least $30k, too, which is about the same price as a more practical Countryman or Clubman. Buying used can save you a few bucks if you can find one in the model, trim, and sub-trim you are looking for.

Which Mini vehicle provided the best performance?

If you want a genuine sports car from Mini, then you’ll be looking at the John Cooper Works models. The Hardtop is the most athletic of the bunch, motivated by a 200-horsepower four-cylinder engine that gets the low-weight car from 0-60 mpg in under six seconds. It is available with either a manual or automatic transmission, depending on how much engagement you want.

Do Mini Coopers return good gas mileage?

Though they may be premium and moderately high-performance vehicles, Minis do manage to achieve good fuel economy. The best figures come from the Clubman PHEV and Cooper Electric Hardtop. The former returns 73 MPG-equivalent combined, while the EV gets 110 MPGe.