MINI Cooper 2021– car dimensions: 4036 mm long, 1727 mm wide and 1425 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,265 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 278 litres.
The cabin centres on an 8.8-inch touchscreen that is standard, paired with a digital instrument display. Apple CarPlay is available, often wireless on higher grades or in packages, while Android Auto is not offered. Climate control is standard, with dual-zone automatic versions on many trims or packs. Cruise control is available, with adaptive versions including stop-and-go on select grades. Rear parking sensors are common as standard in several markets, with front sensors and parking assistant in packages. A reversing camera, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning and blind-spot monitoring appear as standard on some grades or as options via Driving Assistant packs. The layout keeps physical climate buttons and offers a sporty, compact feel suited to daily driving with optional head-up display and ambient lighting.
Boot space measures 278 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 941 litres when folded in a 60:40 split. The load floor is flat and adjustable to two heights, with regular shapes that make packing straightforward for a small hatch, plus lighting and tie-downs.
Towing is not recommended and no braked or unbraked capacities are listed by the maker. Payload is rated around 490 kg depending on exact specification and transmission. The car is set up as a compact hatch for personal use rather than heavy work duties, with no heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension noted in the specifications.
The cabin feels sporty and compact with supportive leatherette or leather sports seats as standard on Cooper S grades. Higher trims add a panoramic glass sunroof that opens the space and lets in light. Heated front seats and a heated steering wheel are available for colder climates. Ambient lighting and digital displays give a modern premium touch while the overall layout stays driver-focused and fun.
Premium unleaded petrol required
WLTP combined fuel use 5.8-6.8 l/100 km
Euro NCAP 4-star overall rating
Standard multi-airbag setup plus ABS DSC and tyre pressure monitor
Condition-based servicing with oil changes around every two years or 18 000 miles
Warranty typically three years unlimited or four years 80 000 km by market
The 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine runs on premium unleaded and delivers combined WLTP figures between 5.8 and 6.8 l/100 km depending on gearbox wheels and driving style. Real-world use sits close to those numbers in mixed conditions.
Servicing follows a condition-based system that monitors oil and component life then alerts via the dash. Typical oil services fall every two years or 18 000 miles. Some markets offer capped-price service plans covering the first few years.
Safety kit includes front side and curtain airbags ABS electronic stability control and tyre-pressure monitoring as standard. Optional packs add autonomous emergency braking lane departure warning and adaptive cruise. The car carries a four-star Euro NCAP score with solid adult-occupant protection.
Daily living is simple thanks to the short overall length and tight turning circle that ease city parking. The 278-litre boot expands to 941 litres with seats folded. Stick to scheduled dealer or specialist care and the car stays reliable and cheap to keep on the road.
Length 4036 mm, Width 1727 mm, Height 1425 mm, Wheelbase 2567 mm (Cooper 2021 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, MINI/BMW Group technical data PDF 'Specifications of the MINI 5-door, valid from March 2021'.