Car leasing: 2023 MINI Cooper
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 7.3 to 8.8 L/100 km, or 19.1 kWh/100 km combined (EPA). 2 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
- 7.3 to 8.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
Rent a 2023 MINI Cooper for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: 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.
2023 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 | 8.2 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 8.6 L/100 km | 10.2 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Highway | 6.2 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 6.3 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km | See the trims |
| Combined | 7.3 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 7.6 L/100 km | 8.8 L/100 km | 19.1 kWh/100 km |
| Electric range | See the trims | See the trims | See the trims | See the trims | 183 km |
| CO₂ | 170 g/km | 176 g/km | 176.7 g/km | 205.3 g/km | 0 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $12.78 | $13.30 | $13.30 | $15.40 | $2.87 |
2023 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) | 29 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 119 MPGe |
| MPG highway (US) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 33 | 100 MPGe |
| MPG combined (US) | 32 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 110 MPGe |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 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$2,550 | US$2,650 | US$2,683 | US$3,050 | US$700 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $2,556 | $2,660 | $2,660 | $3,080 | $574 |
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 2023 MINI Cooper
- NHTSA lists 2 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 12 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (5), service brakes (2) and tires (2). 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. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2023 MINI Cooper: before you buy
No 2023 MINI Cooper is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. Before you buy the 2023 MINI Cooper, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the Cooper
A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. NHTSA has 12 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, service brakes and tires.
Reading the spec sheet
Its powertrain is 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. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.
Plan on about 22 litres per 300 km; the combined rating is 7.3 L/100 km. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $38.34 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
The Cooper in everyday use
Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. With 255 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about a large suitcase and a couple of soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Drive it on your own roads
Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Cooper for a week and see how it fits your life. Rent the Cooper for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.
What it costs to run
Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. The EPA estimates US$2,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $12.78 in fuel.
Which one to look for
If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay.
Want a price?
Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.
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 2023 MINI Cooper from us first.
Ask us about the 2023 MINI Cooper
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2023 MINI Cooper for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2023 MINI Cooper
Does CarmaCars sell the 2023 MINI Cooper?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2023 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 2023 MINI Cooper have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2023 MINI Cooper cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$2,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $2556.00.
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.