2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door

    Used from

    $25,500 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    3.8 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Mini Cooper 3 Door

    The 2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door is a sports car offered in 2D convertible, 3D hatchback and 3D coupe body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $25,500 for the RAY variant and topping out at $74,500 for the Cooper S Goodwood.

    There are 16 variants of the Cooper 3 Door available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.6L multi-point injection (90kW/160Nm), 1.6L petrol direct injection (90kW/160Nm), 1.6L null (90kW/160Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (82kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (82kW/270Nm), 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/260Nm) and 1.6L turbo (135kW/260Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2012 Cooper 3 Door was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    65.55 - 140.16 kW/t
    52.85 kW/t
    140.16 kW/t
    Boot Space
    160 litres
    160 litres
    300 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    3.8 - 7.09 L/100km
    3.6 L/100km
    7.09 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    597 - 1,053 km
    597 km
    1,333 km
    Price
    $25,500 - $74,500
    $18,490
    $74,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    25 years
    4 years
    25 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Price

    CooperHyde Park

    John Cooper Works GP

    *excl. on-roads

    2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Mini Cooper 3 Door

    Ray

    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Front (in): 53.1
      • Hip Room Front: 1349
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1128
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 50.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1278
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 44.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1136
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Cooper Hyde Park

    Adds to Ray:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Ray:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Cooper Baker Street

    Adds to Cooper Hyde Park:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Painted Body Colour
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    Removes from Cooper Hyde Park:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss

    Cooper Green Park

    Adds to Cooper Baker Street:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    Removes from Cooper Baker Street:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Black
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Painted Body Colour
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic

    CooperHyde Park

    Same inclusions as the Cooper Green Park

    Cooper

    Adds to CooperHyde Park:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    Removes from CooperHyde Park:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss

    Cooper Bayswater

    Adds to Cooper:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from Cooper:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Cooper S Green Park

    Adds to Cooper Bayswater:
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    Removes from Cooper Bayswater:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10

    Cooper S Hyde Park

    Same inclusions as the Cooper S Green Park

    Cooper S Bayswater

    Adds to Cooper S Hyde Park:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    Removes from Cooper S Hyde Park:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6

    Cooper Highgate

    Adds to Cooper S Bayswater:
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 976
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 978
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 39.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 996
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    Removes from Cooper S Bayswater:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 44.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1136
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    Cooper S

    Adds to Cooper Highgate:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Bi-xenon
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1136
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Cooper Highgate:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 976
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 978
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 996
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered

    John Cooper Works

    Adds to Cooper S:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Steering
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 976
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 978
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 996
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
      • Seating Configuration: 2+2
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    Removes from Cooper S:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Manufacturer's Own
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front: 1005
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1136
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Seating Configuration: 2+0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather

    Cooper S Highgate

    Adds to John Cooper Works:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    Removes from John Cooper Works:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Ipod Front
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Steering
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated

    John Cooper Works GP

    Adds to Cooper S Highgate:
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Branded
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 985
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Cooper S Highgate:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
    • Convertible rollover protection
      • Type: Concealed System
    • Convertible roof
      • Glass Rear Window
      • Operation: Electric
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.4
      • Headroom Front: 976
      • Headroom Rear (in): 38.5
      • Headroom Rear: 978
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1128
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 39.2
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 996
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy
      • On Doors: Alloy
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Cooper S Goodwood

    Adds to John Cooper Works GP:
    • Audio system
      • Brand Name: Harman/kardon
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Cool storage compartment
      • Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Auto-dimming
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Type: Sports
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.6
      • Headroom Rear: 955
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 44.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1128
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 44.7
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1136
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
    • Navigational systems
      • Information Type: Full Map And Voice
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from John Cooper Works GP:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Front seat
      • Type: Branded
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Type: Manual
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    See all 2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Specs

    2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Towing Capacity

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    2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Fuel Economy

    There are 13 different fuel economy figures for the Mini Cooper 3 Door

    The most fuel efficient Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 3.8L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Mini Cooper 3 Door that uses the most amount of fuel is the Cooper S Highgate with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 7.9L 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 DoorFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.7 L/100km
    1.6L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded5.4 L/100km
    See all Mini Cooper 3 Door Fuel Economy

    2012 Mini Cooper 3 Door Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Mini Cooper 3 Door?

    The Mini Cooper 3 Door offers a 3 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 Ray that starts from $25,500.

    The most expensive Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper S Goodwood that starts from $74,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Mini Cooper 3 Door is 750 kg offered by the following variants: Ray, Cooper, Cooper Green Park, Cooper Hyde Park, Cooper Baker Street, Cooper Bayswater and CooperHyde Park.

    The largest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works GP which measures 1683mm wide, 3774mm in length and sits 1393mm tall.

    The most powerful Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works GP which has 160kW of power from its 1.6L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Mini Cooper 3 Door is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper S which weighs 1685 kg (kerb weight).

    The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.