Cooper C Classic 3-door
$45,490 +ORC
Mini
2026 Mini Cooper
Premium small hatch
On sale nowBattery electric
From $45,490 plus on-road costs
The new Mini Cooper is two cars sharing a body.
From$45,490+ORC
Power160 to 190 kW
Warranty5 yrs / unlimited km. EV
CarTell take
We haven't driven the Cooper yet. On paper, the Cooper E and SE are built in China by the BMW Great Wall Spotlight Automotive joint venture, while petrol Cooper C, S and JCW are still made in Oxford. Some buyers care about origin, so confirm which line your spec comes from before signing.
Why consider it
- Most distinctive small hatch design on sale, with a 9.4 inch circular OLED touchscreen that is genuinely beautiful.
- Choice of Oxford built petrol or China built electric on the same body, with the Cooper SE delivering 402 km WLTP.
What to know
- Boot is small at 200 to 210 L, this is a three door city car first.
- Pricing has climbed, with the JCW 3-door now $61,490 versus $52,500 for the previous generation.
Who it suits
City singles and design led couples who want the most distinctive small hatch on sale, with a choice of petrol or fully electric on the same body.
City drivers
Easy to live with and park
EV first-timers
Charge at home, skip the servo
Keen drivers
160 to 190 kW on tap
Premium buyers
Cabin quality up top
Range, charging and ownership
EV essentials at a glance.8 yrs / 160,000 km
Battery warranty
Vehicle warranty 5 yrs / unlimited km. EV.
Grades and pricing
23 grades for Australia, plus on-road costs.| Grade | Price from | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper C Classic 3-door | $45,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper C Classic 5-door | $47,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper C Favoured 3-door | $48,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper C Favoured 5-door | $50,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Classic 3-door | $50,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Classic 5-door | $52,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper C Classic Convertible | $52,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Favoured 3-door | $53,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Favoured 5-door | $55,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper C Favoured Convertible | $55,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Paul Smith Edition 3-door | $55,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S JCW Sport 3-door | $56,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Classic Convertible | $57,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Paul Smith Edition 5-door | $57,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S JCW Sport 5-door | $58,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper SE Favoured | $58,990 +ORC | 160 kW | |
| Cooper S Favoured Convertible | $60,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition | $60,990 +ORC | 160 kW | |
| John Cooper Works 3-door | $61,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S Paul Smith Edition Convertible | $62,490 +ORC | ||
| Cooper S JCW Sport Convertible | $63,490 +ORC | ||
| John Cooper Works E Favoured | $63,990 +ORC | 190 kW | |
| John Cooper Works Convertible | $68,490 +ORC |
Cooper C Classic 5-door
$47,490 +ORC
Cooper C Favoured 3-door
$48,490 +ORC
Cooper C Favoured 5-door
$50,490 +ORC
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Cooper S Classic 3-door
$50,490 +ORC
Cooper S Classic 5-door
$52,490 +ORC
Cooper C Classic Convertible
$52,490 +ORC
Cooper S Favoured 3-door
$53,490 +ORC
Cooper S Favoured 5-door
$55,490 +ORC
Cooper C Favoured Convertible
$55,490 +ORC
Cooper S Paul Smith Edition 3-door
$55,490 +ORC
Cooper S JCW Sport 3-door
$56,490 +ORC
Cooper S Classic Convertible
$57,490 +ORC
Cooper S Paul Smith Edition 5-door
$57,490 +ORC
Cooper S JCW Sport 5-door
$58,490 +ORC
Cooper SE Favoured
$58,990 +ORC
- Power
- 160 kW
Cooper S Favoured Convertible
$60,490 +ORC
Cooper SE Paul Smith Edition
$60,990 +ORC
- Power
- 160 kW
John Cooper Works 3-door
$61,490 +ORC
Cooper S Paul Smith Edition Convertible
$62,490 +ORC
Cooper S JCW Sport Convertible
$63,490 +ORC
John Cooper Works E Favoured
$63,990 +ORC
- Power
- 190 kW
John Cooper Works Convertible
$68,490 +ORC
Practicality and safety
5-star ANCAP
Safety rating. Rated 2023
FWD
Drivetrain
Top rivals
Look at the alternatives if you need a five door body or a usable boot (Honda Civic or VW Golf both have more space), or you want a hot hatch with a longer warranty (VW Golf GTI runs 7 years).
Frequently asked questions
How much is the 2026 Mini Cooper in Australia?
Pricing opens at $45,490 plus on-roads for the Cooper C Classic 3-door and tops out at $68,490 plus on-roads for the John Cooper Works Convertible, across 23 variants. Prices checked October 2026, so confirm with a dealer.
What is the range of the Mini Cooper electric?
305 km WLTP from the 40.7 kWh battery on the Cooper E, and 402 km WLTP from the 54.2 kWh battery on the Cooper SE.
Where is the Mini Cooper built?
The petrol Cooper C, Cooper S and John Cooper Works are still built in Oxford on the F66 platform. The electric Cooper E and Cooper SE are built in China by the BMW Great Wall Spotlight Automotive joint venture on the new J01 platform.
What is the warranty on the Mini Cooper?
5 years unlimited km across the range, plus 8 years or 160,000 km on the high voltage battery for the Cooper E and Cooper SE.
The Mini Cooper in full
The new Mini Cooper is two cars sharing a body. The electric Cooper E and SE are built in China on the new J01 platform, while the petrol Cooper C, S and John Cooper Works are still made in Oxford on the F66. Same circular OLED screen, two very different cars under the skin.
From$45,490+ORC
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