0
0
The iconic Mini Cooper has entered 2026 largely unchanged, with minor lineup tweaks bringing no main value adjustments.
At the underside of the vary, which includes no fewer than 23 variants, remains to be the Mini Cooper C Core three-door hatch priced at $41,990 earlier than on-road prices. It tops out at $67,990 plus on-roads for the absolutely loaded John Cooper Works (JCW) Favoured convertible.
With six totally different powertrains and three physique kinds on provide, the Cooper is a various mannequin vary. There are primary three-door hatches, bigger five-door hatches, and two-door convertibles, alongside 4 ranges of inner combustion energy and two absolutely electrical variants.
Still current are the hotted-up JCW efficiency flagships, which can be found in petrol three-door, petrol convertible, and electrical three-door varieties. The petrol variations are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, producing an unchanged 170kW of energy and 320Nm of torque.
CarExpert can prevent hundreds on a brand new automotive. Click right here to get an amazing deal.
The electrical JCW E, in the meantime, produces 190kW and 350Nm, with energy drawn from a 54.2kWh lithium-ion battery. The solely different electrical car (EV) within the vary is the non-performance Cooper SE, because the entry-level electrical Cooper E is at the moment unavailable.
The electrical Cooper remains to be in-built China and associated to the just lately launched Mini Aceman EV. It was developed and is produced as a part of a three way partnership between the BMW Group and GWM.
Combustion-powered Coopers, in the meantime, proceed to be constructed within the UK. This household of Coopers launched in 2024, marking the fourth technology of the German-owned British marque’s most iconic mannequin since BMW took possession of the model in 2000.
As of 2025, the Cooper is Australia’s best-selling premium gentle automotive. With 2263 deliveries for the 12 months, it thrashed the Hyundai i20, Volkswagen Polo, and Audi A1, and even put stress on the cheaper Toyota Yaris.
Pricing
| Model | Price earlier than on-road prices |
|---|---|
| Cooper C | |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Core 3D | $41,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Core 5D | $43,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Classic 3D | $44,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Classic 5D | $46,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Favoured 3D | $47,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Favoured 5D | $49,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Classic convertible | $51,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper C Favoured convertible | $54,990 |
| Cooper S | |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Classic 3D | $49,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Classic 5D | $51,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Favoured 3D | $52,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Favoured 5D | $54,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S JCW Sport 3D | $54,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S JCW Sport 5D | $56,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Classic convertible | $56,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S Favoured convertible | $59,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper S JCW Sport convertible | $61,990 |
| Cooper SE | |
| 2026 Mini Cooper SE Favoured 3D | $58,990 |
| Cooper JCW | |
| 2026 Mini Cooper JCW Classic 3D | $57,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper JCW Favoured 3D | $60,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper JCW E Favoured 3D | $63,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper JCW Classic convertible | $64,990 |
| 2026 Mini Cooper JCW Favoured convertible | $67,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Multiple powertrains can be found throughout the Mini Cooper vary, although all fashions are front-wheel drive.
Petrol Cooper hatch specs:
| Specifications | Cooper C hatch | Cooper S hatch | Cooper JCW hatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 3cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 115kW | 150kW | 170kW |
| Torque | 230Nm | 300Nm | 380Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive kind | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1260kg (3D) 1320kg (5D) |
1285kg (3D) 1355kg (5D) |
1330kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 7.7 seconds (3D) 8.0 seconds (5D |
6.6 seconds (3D) 6.8 seconds (5D) |
6.1 seconds |
| Fuel financial system (claimed) | 6.0L/100km (3D) 6.3L/100km (5D) |
6.3L/100km (3D) 6.5L/100km (5D) |
6.8L/100km |
| Fuel tank capability | 44L | 44L | 44L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded | 98-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 137g/km (3D) 142g/km (5D) |
145g/km (3D) 147g/km (5D) |
155g/km |
| Emissions normal | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
Petrol Cooper convertible specs:
| Specifications | Cooper C convertible | Cooper S convertible | Cooper JCW convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol | 2.0L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Power | 120kW | 150kW | 170kW |
| Torque | 250Nm | 300Nm | 380Nm |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 7-speed dual-clutch auto |
| Drive kind | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1375kg | 1380kg | 1425kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 8.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Fuel financial system (claimed) | 6.6L/100km | 6.6L/100km | 6.9L/100km |
| Fuel tank capability | 44L | 44L | 44L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded | 95-octane premium unleaded | 98-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 151g/km | 150g/km | 157g/km |
| Emissions normal | Euro 6 | Euro 6 | Euro 6 |
Electric Cooper hatch specs:
| Specifications | Cooper SE hatch | Cooper JCW E hatch |
|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Single-motor electrical | Single-motor electrical |
| Battery | 54.2kWh li-ion | 54.2kWh li-ion |
| Peak system energy | 160kW | 190kW |
| Peak system torque | 330Nm | 350Nm |
| Drive kind | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1605kg | 1650kg |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.7 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 15.1kWh/100km | 13.8kWh/100km |
| Claimed vary (WLTP) | 400km | 371km |
| Max AC cost price | 11kW | 11kW |
| Max DC cost price | 95kW (10-80% 30 minutes) | 95kW (10-80% 30 minutes) |
Dimensions
The three combustion-powered Cooper physique kinds differ barely of their measurements.
| Dimensions | Cooper 3D | Cooper 5D | Cooper convertible |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 3876mm | 4036mm | 3879mm |
| Width | 1744mm | 1744mm | 1744mm |
| Height | 1432mm (excl. JCW) 1452mm (JCW) |
1464mm | 1431mm |
| Wheelbase | 2495mm | 2567mm | 2495mm |
| Cargo capability | 210L (rear seats up) 725L (rear seats folded) |
275L (rear seats up) 925L (rear seats folded) |
160L (rear seats up) 215L (rear seats folded) |
Dimensions are once more barely totally different for electrical Cooper fashions, as detailed beneath:
| Dimensions | Cooper SE, JCW E |
|---|---|
| Length | 3858mm |
| Width | 1756mm |
| Height | 1460mm |
| Wheelbase | 2526mm |
| Cargo capability | 210L (rear seats up) 800L (rear seats folded) |
Servicing and Warranty
Mini Australia backs its vary with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre new-vehicle guarantee. The model doesn’t define service intervals; as a substitute, it follows its mother or father firm BMW in adopting a ‘condition-based’ service schedule.
| Servicing and Warranty | Mini Cooper JCW |
|---|---|
| Vehicle guarantee | 5 years, limitless kilometres |
| High-voltage battery guarantee | 8 years, 100,000km |
| Roadside help | 3 years |
| Service intervals | Condition-based |
| Capped-price servicing | 5-year, 80,000km pay as you go plan |
| Total capped-price service price | $2425 |
Mini says its automobiles regularly monitor their very own well being and can alert homeowners when it’s time for a service. The model says service intervals will rely upon the car’s situation and the proprietor’s driving fashion, with data collected from on-board sensors and handed on to the service centre.
Safety
The current-generation Mini Cooper has not been crash-tested by ANCAP and is subsequently unrated.
Standard security tools highlights:
- 9 airbags, incl:
- Front
- Side
- Head
- Front-centre
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Cruise management
- Driver consideration monitor
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Intelligent emergency name
- Lane-keep help
- Parking assistant
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reversing digital camera
- Safe exit help
- Speed-limiter
- Tyre stress monitoring
Cooper Classic provides:
- Adaptive cruise management
- Automatic velocity restrict assistant
- Lane-centring
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Surround-view monitor
Standard Equipment
There are 4 trim ranges throughout the Mini Cooper vary – Core, Classic, Favoured, and JCW Sport. The C, S, SE, and JCW designations symbolize totally different powertrains and/or states of tune.
2026 Mini Cooper Core tools highlights:
- Alloy wheels:
- 17-inch ‘U-spoke’ – gray
- 17-inch ‘Parallel Spoke’ – two-tone
- Tyre restore equipment
- Automatic LED headlights with cornerning
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Power-adjustable, auto-dimming, heated facet mirrors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Roof rails (5-door solely)
- Velour flooring mats
- Leather-wrapped sport steering wheel
- Heated steering wheel
- Sport seats
- Synthetic leather-based and material upholstery (2 colors):
- Grey/Blue material
- Black/Blue material
- Head-up show
- 240mm round touchscreen infotainment system
- Mini Connected Services
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- 6-speaker sound system
- Wireless cellphone charger
- 2 x USB-C ports
- Classic Trim design parts with piano black highlights
- Classic Trim inside styling
- Dual-zone local weather management
- 7 ‘Mini Experience’ modes:
- Core
- Green
- Go-Kart
- Personal
- Timeless
- Vivid
- Balance
- Keyless entry
Cooper Classic provides:
- 18-inch ‘Slide Spoke’ two-tone alloy wheel possibility
- Panoramic glass roof (3-door and 5-door solely)
- Power soft-top roof with ‘sunroof’ operate (convertible solely)
- Wind deflector (convertible solely)
- Heated entrance seats
- Augmented actuality navigation
- Interior digital camera
Cooper JCW Classic provides (over Classic):
- Alloy wheels:
- 17-inch ‘Sprint Spoke’ – black
- 18-inch ‘Lap Spoke’ – two-tone
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
- Adaptive damping
- Optional chili crimson roof and mirrors
- Sport stripes:
- John Cooper Works exterior styling
- John Cooper Works inside styling in black/crimson
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- John Cooper Works seats
- John Cooper Works black artificial leather-based upholstery
- Anthracite headliner
- Paddle shifters
Cooper Favoured provides:
- Additional alloy wheel choices (excl. SE):
- 17-inch ‘U-Spoke’ – Vibrant Silver
- 18-inch ‘Night Flash Spoke’ – two-tone
- Union Jack soft-top roof possibility (convertible solely)
- Sun safety glazing
- Synthetic leather-based upholstery (2 colors):
- Active driver seat capabilities
- Powered entrance seat adjustment with reminiscence
- Anthracite headliner
- 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
- Favoured Trim design parts with Vibrant Silver highlights
- Favoured Trim inside styling
Cooper JCW Favoured provides (over Favoured):
- Alloy wheels:
- 17-inch ‘Sprint Spoke’ – black
- 18-inch ‘Lap Spoke’ – two-tone
- Optional efficiency tyres
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
- Adaptive damping
- Optional chili crimson roof and mirrors
- Sport stripes
- John Cooper Works exterior styling
- John Cooper Works inside styling in black/crimson
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- John Cooper Works black artificial leather-based upholstery
- Paddle shifters
Cooper JCW E Favoured provides (over JCW Favoured):
- 18-inch ‘Mastery Spoke’ alloy wheels with sport tyres
- Passive damping
- 10-speaker Harman Kardon sound system
Cooper JCW Sport provides (over non-JCW Favoured):
- Alloy wheels:
- 17-inch ‘Sprint Spoke’ – black
- 18-inch ‘Lap Spoke’ – two-tone
- John Cooper Works sport brakes
- Adaptive damping
- Sport stripes:
- Jet Black
- Chili Red (excl. convertible)
- John Cooper Works exterior and inside styling
- John Cooper Works steering wheel
- John Cooper Works black artificial leather-based upholstery
- Paddle shifters
Colours
A complete of 12 exterior paint colors can be found throughout the Mini Cooper vary, however whereas all of them come at no further price, not all are universally accessible.
2026 Mini Cooper petrol hatch color availability:
| Colour | Cooper Core | Cooper Classic | Cooper Favoured | Cooper JCW Sport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nanuq White | C | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Midnight Black II | C | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Blazing Blue | C | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Chili Red II | C | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Melting Silver II | – | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| British Racing Green IV | – | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Sunny Side Yellow | – | C, S, JCW | C, S, JCW | S |
| Ocean Wave Green | – | – | C, S, JCW | S |
| Indigo Sunset Blue | – | – | C, S, JCW | – |
| Icy Sunshine Blue | – | – | C, S, JCW | S |
| Legend Grey | – | JCW | JCW | S |
| Sparkling Copper Grey | – | – | – | – |
All Core, Classic, and Favoured petrol hatch colors can be found with the selection of both one- or two-tone finishes, the latter switching the roof to both white or black – however black mirrors are normal, and white mirrors are non-obligatory.
However, Cooper S JCW Sport two-tone colors are solely accessible with a black roof and black facet mirrors, together with black bonnet stripes.
Full-fat JCW paint colourways are two-tone as normal, with the roof and facet mirrors accessible in both crimson or black. Black bonnet stripes are normal.
2026 Mini Cooper convertible color availability: