Car financing: 2021 MINI Cooper
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. CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
- 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.
CarmaCars is not a lender, dealer or lessor, and does not arrange financing or leases. We rent cars, and sell one only when it is listed for sale on this page with its price.
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: before you buy
We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2021 MINI Cooper for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. The 2021 MINI Cooper for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. NHTSA has 7 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, air bags and fuel/propulsion system. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain here is the 1.5L 3-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
It is rated 7.5 L/100 km combined: about 23 litres every 300 km. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.13, and a 300 km weekend about $39.39. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,650 a year for 15,000 miles.
When the Cooper makes sense
It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.
Room inside
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. EPA lists 255 litres of luggage space, enough for about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Rent it for a week first
Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.
Narrowing it down
If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
Running costs
The EPA estimates US$2,650 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.13 in fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Ask us
Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.
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.
Ask us about the 2021 MINI Cooper
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.