2021 MINI Cooper for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 7.5 to 8.9 L/100 km, or 19.4 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 4 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 7.5 to 8.9 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 4
For sale
We do not have a 2021 MINI Cooper for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2021 MINI Cooper specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | Electric motor |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 7-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | 1-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Electric |
| City | 8.4 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Highway | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.4 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | Not rated |
| Combined | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.8 L/100 km | 8.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km | 19.4 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | Not rated | 177 km |
| CO₂ | 174 g/km | 181 g/km | 187.7 g/km | 205.7 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $13.13 | $13.65 | $14.00 | $15.58 | $2.91 |
2021 MINI Cooper: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 | Powertrain 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.5 L | 2.0 L | 2.0 L | |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | |
| MPG city (US) | 28 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 115 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 37 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 100 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 108 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 37 | 36 | 36 | 32 | |
| Charge at 240 V | 4 hours | ||||
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) | 255 L (9 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$2,650 | US$2,750 | US$2,783 | US$3,083 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,626 | $2,730 | $2,800 | $3,116 | $582 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2021 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (3), air bags (1) and fuel/propulsion system (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24V612000 | 2024-08-15 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery thermal:management:software | BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. Faults may occur in the high voltage battery or high voltage system, resulting in a short circuit. |
| 24V302000 | 2024-04-29 | electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper SE) vehicles. The high voltage battery housing may not have been sealed properly, allowing water to enter the battery. |
| 21V554000 | 2021-07-21 | seat belts | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2021 2 Series (230i, 230i xDrive, M240i, M240i xDrive), 330e, 330e Xdrive, 4 Series Coupe (430i, 430i xDrive, M440i xDrive) M4 Coupe, M4 Competition Coupe, BMW 4 Series Convertible (430i, M440i), BMW X1 sDrive28i, xDrive28i, 2 Series Gran Coupe (228i, 228i... |
| 20V283000 | 2020-05-20 | air bags:side/window:curtain | BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020 X1 xDrive28i, X1 sDrive28i, X2 xDrive28i and X2 sDrive28i, 2020 MINI Clubman Cooper S All4, 2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works and Cooper S E) and MINI Hardtop 4 Door (Cooper and Cooper S) vehicles. Due to a problem with the... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2021 MINI Cooper for buyers
No 2021 MINI Cooper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2021 MINI Cooper before buying one.
What to check on the Cooper
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
Under the hood
It is powered by the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.
Plan on about 23 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.5 L/100 km. That works out to about $13.13 per 100 km at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Size and space
As a small car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Its 255 litres of luggage space fit about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
A good match for
It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the Cooper tells you more than any review. Rent the Cooper first, and buy only if it fits your life. A week with the Cooper answers more than any brochure.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Year and trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.
Over to you
Want to try before you buy? Ask for your dates.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2021 MINI Cooper from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2021 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2021 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2021 MINI Cooper?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2021 MINI Cooper before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2021 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2021 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2626.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.