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About the Mini Cooper 3 Door
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The new Mini Cooper 3 Door is a Light Luxury offered in a 3D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $39,225 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cooper Classic variant and topping out at $65,325 for the Cooper Se Resolute.
There are 25 variants of the Cooper 3 Door available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2024.
Engine options include null (190kW/350Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (141kW/280Nm) and 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/230Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Cooper 3 Door is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
89.1 - 141.18 kW/t
75.26 kW/t
153.14 kW/t
Boot Space
210 - 211 litres
210 litres
360 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.29 - 6.9 L/100km
5.21 L/100km
7.69 L/100km
Vehicle Range
638 - 830 km
623 km
865 km
Price
$39,225 - $65,325
$32,267
$74,369
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 year
New this year
6 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
Battery & Charging
Max. battery kilowatt hour
32.62 - 54.2 kWh
32.62 kWh
54.2 kWh
AC Charging (max kW)
11 kW
11 kW
DC Fast Charging (max kW)
50 - 95 kW
50 kW
95 kW
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2025 Mini Cooper 3 Door Price
C Core
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,990 |
C Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $44,990 |
C Favoured
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,990 |
S Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $49,990 |
S Favoured
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $52,990 |
E Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $53,990 |
S JCW Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $54,990 |
SE Favoured
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $58,990 |
John Cooper Works Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $60,750 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $57,990 |
John Cooper Works Favoured
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $60,990 |
John Cooper Works E Favoured
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $63,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Mini Cooper 3 Door Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mini Cooper 3 Door
The most fuel efficient Mini Cooper 3 Door is the C Classic with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 5.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mini Cooper 3 Door that uses the most amount of fuel is the John Cooper Works MINI Yours with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mini Cooper 3 Door variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mini Cooper 3 Door | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.5 L/100km |
2025 Mini Cooper 3 Door Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mini Cooper 3 Door?
The Mini Cooper 3 Door offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mini Cooper 3 Door FAQs
The cheapest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper Classic that starts from $39,225.
The most expensive Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper SE Resolute that starts from $65,325.
The best towing capacity of a Mini Cooper 3 Door is null kg offered by the following variants: Cooper Classic, Cooper Classic Plus, C Core, C Classic, Cooper MINI Yours, Cooper S Classic, C Favoured, S Classic, S Favoured, Cooper S MINI Yours, Cooper S Resolute, Cooper S JCW Sport, Cooper E Classic, E Classic, S JCW Sport, Cooper SE Classic, John Cooper Works Essential, John Cooper Works Classic, Cooper SE Favoured, SE Favoured, John Cooper Works Favoured, John Cooper Works E Favoured, John Cooper Works MINI Yours, Cooper SE MINI Yours and Cooper SE Resolute.
The largest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper E Classic which measures 1756mm wide, 3858mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works E Favoured which has 190kW of power from its null engine.
The Mini Cooper 3 Door is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works E Favoured which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).
The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or premium unleaded.