MINI Cooper 2000–2004 car dimensions: 3627 mm long, 1689 mm wide and 1407 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,145 kg. Braked towing is 650 kg.
The cabin features a large central speedometer with a tachometer on the steering column. Air conditioning is standard, with automatic climate control available as an option in packages. Cruise control is optional or standard on higher grades like the S. Park Distance Control rear sensors are optional. An optional navigation system adds a screen in the center dash. No advanced driver aids like emergency braking or lane systems are listed.
Boot space is compact at 150 liters with seats up, expanding to 670 liters with the 50/50 split rear seats folded. The load floor is not fully flat when folded.
Braked towing capacity is 650 kg and unbraked is 500 kg. Payload is around 355 kg. Sport suspension is available on some grades or as an option for sharper handling but firmer ride. No heavy-duty cooling is noted for work use.
The cabin feels snug and retro with a large central speedometer and toggle switches. Front seats are firm and supportive with good bolstering for cornering. height adjustment is available and power multi-way seats are optional on some grades. Air conditioning is standard with optional automatic climate control. An optional panoramic glass sunroof opens over front and rear for more light and space feel. Heated front seats come in the cold weather package. Rear seats fold 50/50 but offer limited legroom. visibility is strong thanks to the greenhouse design.
Premium unleaded fuel required (min. 91 AKI).
Condition-based service with oil changes typically around yearly or 10,000-15,000 miles. free scheduled maintenance for first 3 years/36,000 miles.
Euro NCAP 4-star adult occupant rating. IIHS Good in moderate overlap front.
Standard safety: 4-wheel ABS discs, dual front airbags, front side airbags, front/rear head airbags, tire-pressure monitor, child-seat anchors.
The car runs on premium unleaded gasoline only. Fuel economy is competitive for the class in mixed driving, with the base engine more efficient than the supercharged S.
Servicing follows a condition-based system with oil and filter changes plus inspections. Early free maintenance covers scheduled work for three years or 36,000 miles under the four-year/50,000-mile basic warranty. Brake fluid every two years and coolant every four years are typical intervals.
Safety kit is strong for the era: standard ABS with four-wheel discs, dual front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags, and advanced head-protection airbags covering front and rear. A tire-pressure monitor and crash sensors that unlock doors and light hazards are included. Optional dynamic stability control and traction control add further protection. Crash tests gave four Euro NCAP stars and a Good IIHS moderate-overlap result.
Keeping the car means watching oil levels on the supercharged models and sticking to the service indicator. Run-flat tires on many examples remove the need for a spare but can stiffen the ride. Parts and specialist knowledge remain widely available.
Length 3627 mm, Width 1689 mm, Height 1407 mm, Wheelbase 2466 mm (Cooper 2000–2004)
Sources: manufacturer data, BMW Group Press Kit Model Year 2002 MINI Cooper, autoevolution and consistent published.