2023 Mini Cooper review
Mini Cooper highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Fun to drive
- Premium interior
- Fuel-efficient
Cons
- Short on cargo space
- Rear seats tight on two-door
- No Android Auto™
Mileage (EPA estimate)
23 city, 33 highway, 27 combined
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The 2023 Mini Cooper is a fun-to-drive compact premium hatchback
The Mini Cooper is one of the most recognizable vehicles on the road. Its signature “bulldog” looks and fun-to-drive characteristics are reminiscent of the original Minis that carved up the roads more than 60 years ago. The Mini may be small, but it delivers a premium experience with higher-end features and quality interior materials. For the 2023 model year, Mini adds a special Resolute Edition featuring Rebel Green paint with contrasting Pepper White roof, mirrors, and distinctive wheels. Parking assist and a head-up display are now part of the Driver Assistance package. Available as a two-door, four-door or convertible, the Mini Cooper is offered as a base, S, or high-performance John Cooper Works version that boasts a 228-horsepower engine and a sport suspension. Mini also offers the fully electric Cooper SE; however, the range on this small car is only 114 miles, considerably less than competitors like the Chevrolet Bolt EV or Tesla Model 3.Actual mileage will vary based on things like battery age, vehicle condition and history, driving and charging habits, accessory use, and driving conditions. Battery capacity may decrease with time and use. See fueleconomy.gov for more info.
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What is new for the 2023 Mini Cooper?
- The Cooper is available in a new trim called the S Classic.
- The S trim has been discontinued for 2023.
- Cooper trims have been upgraded with Front Seat Heaters, Automated Cruise Control, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- Power Seat(s) and Rear Spoiler features are now available as options on select trims.
- The John Cooper Works trim now comes with Smart Key as standard equipment.
2023 Mini Cooper trims
S Classic:
- 189-hp, 206-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Parking Sensors
- Rear View Camera
- Leatherette Seats
- Traction Control
- Power Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Smart Key
- Rear Defroster
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Base:
- Includes all features available on the S Classic
- 134-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
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John Cooper Works:
- Includes all features available on the Base
- 228-hp, 235-lb-ft of torque 2.0L
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Front Seat Heaters
- Automated Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Android Auto
- Satellite Radio Ready
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5 reasons to buy the 2023 Mini Cooper
What We Like
Driving: It doesn’t take long behind the wheel of a Mini Cooper to understand how enjoyable this car is to drive. With any powertrain option, the Mini is well-balanced with precise steering and agile handling. The John Cooper Works edition brings added power, a pleasing exhaust note, and an even firmer suspension for a sportier ride.
Interior: The Mini never ceases to surprise with how roomy the cabin feels in such a small car. Front passengers will find good legroom and headroom, although the same can’t be said for those relegated to the rear seat. Retro-style switches add an interesting contrast to the large circular frame around the central infotainment display. Materials have a premium feel throughout the cabin.
Fuel efficiency: The Mini Cooper returns impressive fuel economy ratings, proving that just because a car is fuel-efficient doesn’t mean it can’t be fun to drive. The base-level Cooper is EPA-rated at 38 mpg on the highway, and even the more powerful John Cooper Works model returns 33 mpg on the highway. For ultimate efficiency, the Cooper SE is rated at 119 MPGe in the city.
What Needs Improvement
Utility: The Mini Cooper doesn’t provide much room for cargo: The two-door Cooper has just 8.7 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats, although it expands to 34 cubic feet with the rear seats folded. The four-door Cooper brings these figures up to 13.1 and 40.7 cubic feet, respectively. That's better but still not much room for hauling cargo.
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Ratings & reliability
RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper 26th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.
View RepairPal's full rating of the Mini CooperMini Cooper features and specs
Base 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette Seats
- Parking Sensors
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Alloy Wheels
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Leather Seats
- Navigation System
- Rear Spoiler
- Satellite Radio Ready
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
1.5L
Horsepower
134
Torque (ft-lbs)
162
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Fuel capacity
11.6
Wheelbase
98.2"
Overall length
152.2"
Width
68"
Height
55.7"
Leg room
F 41.4"/R 30.9"
Head room
F 40.3"/R 39"
Front tires
P195/55HR16
Rear tires
P195/55HR16
Seating capacity
4
Transmission
Automatic
2023 Mini Cooper FAQ
The 2023 Mini Cooper is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 29 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- John Cooper Works: 24 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- S Classic: 23 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
The Mini Cooper received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mini Cooper as 25 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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Here is what's new for the 2023 Mini Cooper:
- S Classic
- Smart Key
- Automated Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- Apple CarPlay
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