Replaced an older MINI with this one. Big step up in fuel economy; I'd like a little more rear headroom.
EXPERT REVIEW · HATCHBACK
2026 MINI Cooper review
MINI Cooper: a class leader on the details. Illustrative review
8.7/10 OffLot expert score
The 2026 MINI Cooper sits near the top of its class. Comfortable front seats on long trips; easy infotainment with phone mirroring. Road noise on coarse pavement and rear headroom is tight for tall passengers, so test the trim you'd actually buy. Starting around $30,000, it undercuts most direct rivals.
What's good
- Comfortable front seats on long trips
- Easy infotainment with phone mirroring
- Efficient in mixed driving
What to check
- Road noise on coarse pavement
- Rear headroom is tight for tall passengers
Best for: Buyers who want low running costs without giving up comfort. Starting MSRP: $30,000.
Owner reviews · 4.0 of 5 from 3 owners
Bought it for the a long commute and it has handled everything so far. Fuel economy has been close to the sticker in mixed driving.
The fuel economy is the standout. My only gripe is road noise on the highway, which I knew going in.
Price trend · used MINI Cooper, 12 months
Average used asking price in the OffLot demo index: $18,650 · -1.74% last 30 days · +0.32% year over year.
Manufacturer videos
Manufacturer perspective · 2026
BMW Group · featuresMINI Keynote introducing the all-new MINI family
Official manufacturer video. Promotional, not an independent review; equipment shown varies by trim.
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