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MINI 3 Door

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 68% Detailed ratings

Price $23,490 – $39,990 Payments

Fuel consumption < 10.2 L/100km

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The lovable MINI Cooper continues to be offered in three-door and five-door hatchback variants, plus a two-door convertible. Trim levels include base, Cooper S and John Cooper Works. The new MINI Cooper SE is a fully electric model that joined the lineup for 2020. Sharp steering, dynamic damping control, multi-link rear suspension and various drive modes highlight the technical features of the MINI that make it so much fun to drive.

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2025 MINI John Cooper Works: Driving With a Smile

Savannah, Georgia— The next-generation MINI lineup, introduced last year, wouldn’t be complete without enthusiast-focused models such as the sporty John Cooper Works. On the outside, the new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works pays tribute to the original Mini while adding a uniquely modern twist. The car might be significantly larger …May 15, 2025

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2024 MINI John Cooper Works 3 Door: We’ll Miss That Manual Gearbox

The current generation of the iconic MINI Cooper is coming to an end, with a replacement due for 2025 . Sadly, the latter will not retain the manual transmission, brand CEO Stefanie Wurst confirmed earlier this year. While in South Carolina to take part in the BMW Test Fest a …November 26, 2023

Manual Gearbox to Survive in These Vehicles for 2024

October 13, 2023

10 Sporty Cars With Great Fuel Economy

The Evolution of Car Grilles is Something to Behold

Does the MINI Cooper Have a Good Engine?

Pre-owned vehicles

Whether it’s a 3-door , a 5-door , or even a convertible , the current-generation MINI Cooper (2014-present) is undoubtedly one of the most exciting vehicles you can drive, at least if you know what you’re getting into! With its small proportions, its limited cargo space, its peculiar ergonomics and …September 23, 2022

2022 MINI Cooper: Refreshed and More Mature

The MINI is an electrifying little car, especially in John Cooper Works trim. And since 2020 it’s just plain electric, what with the addition of the zero-emission Cooper SE . It’s a major shift for a brand so steeped in history, yet only the beginning: the last model with a …September 10, 2021

New Vehicles With Three-cylinder Engines Available in 2021

Every New Car You Can Buy With a Manual Transmission

The Most Fun-to-Drive Cars for 2021

December 30, 2020

10 Vehicles With Major Engine Problems

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MINI Unveils New, Gas-Powered John Cooper Works Models

Hot on the heels of the first-ever, battery-powered MINI John Cooper Works models, here come the new gas-burning variants including the MINI 3 Door JCW and MINI Convertible JCW. The two will enter production in November and are scheduled to arrive in dealerships early in 2025. Performance enthusiasts will likely …October 23, 2024

2025 MINI Cooper Debuts With Four Cylinders Only, No Manual Gearbox

Following the all-electric MINI Cooper SE last summer, it’s now the gas-powered MINI Cooper’s turn to debut a new generation. Unveiled today in a world premiere, it will go on sale in Canada this spring as a 2025 model. For now, all the focus is on the MINI 3 Door …February 7, 2024

Here’s the Next-Gen MINI Interior and How It Evolved From 1959

A new generation of the MINI Cooper is coming for the 2025 model year, with a global debut set to take place sometime in the next few months. We’ve already seen the exterior , but today the company is giving us an official sneak peek of the interior. Looks familiar? July 20, 2023

Top 10 Most Reliable 2023 Models According to Consumer Reports

November 16, 2022

MINI Stops Making Manual Cars, Jacks up Prices for 2023

There’s not a week that goes by without hearing about some automaker that has to make tough choices due to parts shortages. This time it’s MINI . Blaming supply chain-related issues, the company has decided to temporarily stop building cars equipped with a manual transmission, prioritizing production of automatic models …May 3, 2022

Next Electric MINI to Have Its Own Platform, Likely Bigger Battery

The next-generation MINI Cooper is coming and, just like the current model, it will be available with a choice of internal combustion or electric power . The difference this time is that the car has been developed to offer an electric variant from the outset. In fact, the latter will …March 23, 2022

This is the Next-Gen MINI Cooper You Weren’t Supposed to See

Fresh from a significant update for the 2022 model year, the MINI Cooper is already looking at the next generation. Camouflaged prototypes have been spotted on a few occasions, but this time the car has been fully exposed. To be clear, we’re still talking about a prototype (of what appears …December 10, 2021

MINI 3 Door, 5 Door, Convertible Get Facelift and More for 2022

The third generation of the modern MINI is getting another important update following the one that was performed in 2019, confirming that a full redesign is not planned for the near future. Unveiled on Tuesday, the refreshed and improved 2022 MINI 3 Door , 5 Door and Convertible models will …January 26, 2021

Butterfly Doors on a MINI!

While butterfly doors on a car (popularized by Lamborghini as well as a lot of modified early-2000 Honda Civics) are pretty enough, they never had any real-world application… until now. MINI just announced a new option: if you want, you can now get your sporty English compact car with a …April 1, 2016

Ward Announces 2015's 10 Best Engines

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Each year, WardsAuto combs through the automotive launches and concentrates on a particular point: the year's new engines. Each mill is analysed, and a list of Ward's 10 Best Engines is announced. For 2015, the selection is varied: the number of cylinders go from 0 to 8, the power ranges …December 12, 2014

Say Hi To The 2015 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works

An Australian website just found some pictures and specifications for the next iteration of the 2015 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works. A concept was presented last year at the Detroit Auto Show, and it seems that the manufacturer intends to reveal the production version at the same show this year. December 11, 2014

Some MINIs May Lose Their Spare Tires

Have you ever seen a spare tire in the middle of the highway? After swerving out of its way and calming your nerves, you may have wondered who in their right mind threw away a perfectly good tire. If said wheel belonged to a 2014 MINI Cooper, it’s possible that …December 10, 2014

Videos

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The new 2014 MINI Cooper

2014 MINI Cooper in Porto Rico.

MINI John Cooper Works GP

Presentation of the new MINI John Cooper Works GP

MINI John Cooper Works

MINI John Cooper Works

The Car Guide rating 68%

Pros

Timeless design
Fun to drive
Manual transmission returns
Reliability on the rise

Cons

Expensive
Ridiculous electric range (Cooper S E)

Global rating

Fuel economy	4/10
Reliability	6/10
Safety	9/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	6/10

Subcompact luxury cars

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	7/10

Compact sport cars (JCW 3 portes)

Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	7/10
Infotainment	6/10
Driving	8/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2021

Return of the manual transmission, Sidewalk Edition for the Cooper S Cabriolets.

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Recalls

none

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