What sort of automobile is the 2021 Mini Cooper? What does it evaluate to?

The 2021 Mini Cooper small hatchback may be had as a two- or four-door hardtop, or in two-door kind as a convertible, electrical SE, or performance-oriented John Cooper Works (JCW). It doesn’t have many pure rivals left, however dad or mum firm BMW gives an X1 small crossover with out the allure of the Mini Cooper.

Is the 2021 Mini Cooper an excellent automotive?

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The 2021 Mini Cooper is a classy, fun-to-drive small hatchback that makes up for its cramped area and middling security rankings with oodles of allure. It earns a TCC Ranking of 6.0 out of 10. (Learn extra about how we rate cars.)

What’s new for the 2021 Mini Cooper?

The welcome return of a 6-speed guide transmission throughout a lot of the lineup headlines the most important developments for the smallest Mini for 2021. The Sidewalk Version returns completely to the Cooper S convertible, the Oxford Version can now be had with any hardtop, and the SE electrical mannequin is obtainable to order.   

The 2021 Mini Cooper effuses allure and persona, with out there British heritage components backed by BMW high quality. Every little thing from rounded door handles to spherical headlights and, on the within, round vents and a round head unit, make the city runabout as cute—and as round—as a button.

Three turbocharged engines and three transmission decisions embody a 184-hp battery electrical automobile with solely 110 miles of vary. Weighing underneath 3,000 kilos, the Mini Cooper and its turbo engines return gasoline financial system of 30 mpg mixed, on common. The turbo-3 base mannequin hustles to 60 mph in 7.3 seconds, whereas on the different finish of the spectrum, the 228-hp turbo-4 within the JCW does it underneath six seconds. The Cooper S stitches collectively enjoyable and worth the most effective, and the usual 6-speed guide transmission conspires with direct steering and excellent if not stiff dealing with for a hoot each time you get behind the wheel. 

Convertible and two-door fashions allegedly seat 4 individuals however we wouldn’t. The longer, roomier four-door fashions seat 5 and have extra cargo room, however the Cooper in both dimension is actually meant for 2, and a fun-loving mutt. 

Artificial leather-based upholstery graces base fashions whereas heated leather-based seats may be optioned, however Mini skimps on tech options that must be out there if not customary on all three trims. Apple CarPlay comes customary solely on the highest Iconic trim, and Android Auto isn’t even out there, for instance. 

Mini’s blended security scorecard is buoyed by customary computerized emergency braking, however Mini might provide extra driver help methods to enhance small automotive security in an SUV world. 

How a lot does the 2021 Mini Cooper value?

Accessible in three trims and 4 powertrains, the 2021 Mini Cooper begins fairly sufficient at $23,250 however jumps to the ridiculous with the JCW convertible in high Iconic trim for $45,750.

The place is the 2021 Mini Cooper made?

It’s made in England and the Netherlands.