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2023 Mini Cooper 3 Door
New from
$38,640 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
NA
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.3 - 6.9 L / 100km
About the Mini Cooper 3 Door
The new Mini Cooper 3 Door is a Light Luxury offered in a 3D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $38,640 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cooper Classic variant and topping out at $64,900 for the John Cooper Works Mini Yours.
There are 13 variants of the Cooper 3 Door available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2023.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (141kW/280Nm) and null (135kW/270Nm). 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 2023 Cooper 3 Door is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
89.36 - 141.18 kW/t
75.26 kW/t
153.14 kW/t
Boot Space
211 litres
211 litres
360 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.29 - 6.9 L/100km
5.21 L/100km
7.69 L/100km
Vehicle Range
638 - 800 km
623 km
865 km
Price
$38,640 - $64,900
$32,267
$74,150
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km - Unlimited
999,999 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
25 years
4 years
25 years
Service Interval
No Data
12 months
12 months
Next Steps
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2023 Mini Cooper 3 Door Price
Cooper Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,640 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,640 |
Cooper Classic Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,650 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,650 |
Cooper MINI Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,650 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $46,650 |
Cooper S Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,085 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $47,085 |
Cooper S MINI Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,450 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,450 |
Cooper S Resolute
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,800 |
Cooper S JCW Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,850 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $53,850 |
Cooper SE Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $55,650 |
John Cooper Works Essential
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,500 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $56,500 |
John Cooper Works Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $59,500 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $59,500 |
John Cooper Works MINI Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $63,000 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $63,000 |
Cooper SE MINI Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $62,750 |
Cooper SE Resolute
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| Automatic, 3-door Hatchback, Electric, FWD | $63,250 |
*excl. on-roads
All Mini Cooper 3 Door Pricing
2023 Mini Cooper 3 Door Specs
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2023 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 Cooper 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 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.3 L/100km |
2023 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 $38,640.
The most expensive Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works MINI Yours that starts from $64,900.
The best towing capacity of a Mini Cooper 3 Door is null kg offered by the following variants: Cooper Classic, Cooper Classic Plus, Cooper MINI Yours, Cooper S Classic, Cooper S MINI Yours, Cooper S Resolute, Cooper S JCW Sport, Cooper SE Classic, John Cooper Works Essential, John Cooper Works Classic, Cooper SE MINI Yours, John Cooper Works MINI Yours and Cooper SE Resolute.
The largest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works Essential which measures 1727mm wide, 3874mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.
The most powerful Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works Essential which has 170kW of power from its 2.0L 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 SE Classic which weighs 1770 kg (kerb weight).
The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes electric or premium unleaded.