MINI models

MINI at a glance

We have 7 MINI models on file, covering model years 2005 to 2027; 3 are on sale now: Countryman, Cooper and John Cooper Works.

The current lineup is made up of 2 cars and 1 SUV.

The MINI Cooper is the most fuel-efficient at 31 MPG combined in its best version, while the MINI Countryman is the thirstiest at 27 MPG.

Its longest-range EV is the MINI Countryman, with up to 216 miles on a charge (EPA).

The most researched MINI right now is the Countryman (9,926 Wikipedia views in 30 days), followed by the Clubman and Paceman.

Across all models and years there are 46 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. The MINI Cooper has the most (29), and the MINI Cooper has collected the most owner complaints (1,651).

On average, the best version of each current model returns 29 MPG combined.

Discontinued models include the Clubman (last sold 2024), Paceman (last sold 2016), Roadster (last sold 2015) and MiniE (last sold 2008).

Across all its models, owners most often report problems with the engine, air bags and electrical system.

Its longest-running model in our data is the Cooper, with model years from 2005 to 2027.

Every MINI model in one line

→ The 2026 MINI Countryman is a small SUV offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and all-wheel drive. It measures about 175 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 106-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,785 lb (4dr SUV).

→ The 2026 MINI Cooper is a subcompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive. It measures about 153 inches long and 69 inches wide on a 98-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,142 lb (2dr Convertible).

→ The 2026 MINI John Cooper Works is a minicompact car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive. EPA rates its most efficient version at 30 MPG combined (27 city / 37 highway), 48% better than the 2026 minicompact car average of 20.3 MPG, for an estimated $2,750 a year in fuel.

→ The 2024 MINI Clubman is a midsize car offered with a 2.0L 4-cyl turbo engine and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 168 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,371 lb (Cooper All4).

→ The 2016 MINI Paceman is a compact car offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive. It measures about 162 inches long and 71 inches wide on a 102-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,009 lb (Cooper S All4 2dr Coupe).

→ The 2008 MINI MiniE is a minicompact car powered by electricity. The electric version has an EPA-rated range of up to 100 miles.

→ The 2015 MINI Roadster is a two seaters offered with 2 engines (1.6L 4-cyl and 1.6L 4-cyl turbo) and front-wheel drive. It measures about 147 inches long and 66 inches wide on a 97-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 2,745 lb (Cooper S 2dr FWD).