Currently, in its fourth generation, the MINI Hatchback and Hardtop is also known as the MINI Cooper, MINI One, or simply as the MINI. It is one of the top-selling used MINI cars in South Africa. The generation year releases included the following production models:

• The first generation was sold between 2000 and 2006
• The second generation was sold between 2007 and 2013
• The third generation was sold between 2014 and 2023
• The fourth and current generation, introduced in 2024, is available in both three- and five-door configurations, with two main variants: the Cooper S and the Cooper C.

Model variants include a Convertible MINI and the John Cooper Works GP MINI.

Did you know? This version of the MINI has won numerous awards over the years, including the North American Car of the Year award in 2003, the 2006 German Das Goldene Lenkrad Award, the Fifth Gear Best Small Car of 2006 and the MotorPress.ca Driver’s Car Award and Top Pick Award. The current generation Mini Cooper sports the largest round OLED screen in the automotive market, with a 240 mm diameter.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.2L turbocharged
• 1.5L turbocharged
• 1.5L turbodiesel
• 2.0L turbocharged

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed Steptronic automatic
• 7-speed DCT automatic
• 8-speed Steptronic automatic

Vehicle Layout

• Front-engine with front-wheel-drive

Body Style

• 3-door hatchback
• 5-door hatchback
• 2-door convertible

Wheelbase

• 2,495 mm
• 2,567 mm (5-door)

Vehicle Class

• Supermini

The MINI Countryman is a subcompact crossover SUV, which makes it the biggest MINI in size that has been manufactured to date. There have been two generations of MINI Countryman, with the following sales years attributed to the corresponding vehicle generations:

• The first generation MINI Countryman was sold between 2010 and 2016
• The second-generation MINI Countryman was sold between 2017 and 2023.
• The current third generation started production in November 2023 to date.

South Africa will see four variants in the third generation lineup: the Countryman C, the Countryman Cooper S, the Countryman John Cooper Works (JCW), and the first-ever electric model, the Countryman Cooper SE.

Did you know? A MINI Countryman with a straight-six engine and a MINI All4 (4×4) system won the Dakar Rally 4 straight years in a row in 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015! A MINI Countryman with the same All4 (4×4) system also won the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge four times from 2011. In its third iteration, it is the first Countryman to offer petrol and electric powertrains.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.5L BMW turbocharged
• 1.5L BMW turbodiesel
• 2.0L BMW turbocharged
• 2.0L BMW turbodiesel
• 1.5L BMW turbocharged

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic
• 7-speed DCT
• 8-speed automatic

Vehicle Layout

• Front-engine with front-wheel-drive and a four-wheel drive option

Body Style

• 5-door SUV

Wheelbase

• 2,670 mm
• 2,692 mm (4th gen)

Vehicle Class

• Subcompact crossover

The first-generation MINI Clubman is a supermini, while the second-generation Clubman is classified as a small family car. What sets the MINI Clubman apart from other MINI models is the fact that access to its rear cargo space is via bi-parting rear doors. These doors are known as barn doors or split doors. Production year models fall into two generations:

• The first generation was sold between 2007 and 2014
• The second generation Clubman has been on sale since 2015 and is the current generation of MINI Clubman

Did you know? Although not available in South Africa, there is also a MINI Clubvan, which is a Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) based on the Mini Clubman design and vehicle layout. It was only sold for 1 year before being discontinued.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.6L
• 2.0L turbocharged
• 1.5L turbocharged

Transmission

• 6-speed automatic
• 8-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual

Vehicle Layout

• Front-engine with front-wheel-drive and a four-wheel drive option

Body Style

• 5-door estate

Wheelbase

• 2,670 mm

Vehicle Class

• C-segment small family car

The MINI Coupé and MINI Roadster is a discontinued model variant that was first unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was assembled exclusively in the United Kingdom at BMW’s Cowley Plant in Oxfordshire. There was only one generation of this vehicle manufactured with the following sales years:

• 2011 MINI Coupé
• 2012 MINI Coupé and Roadster
• 2013 MINI Coupé and Roadster
• 2014 MINI Coupé and Roadster
• 2015 MINI Coupé and Roadster

Did you know? The word Roadster refers to the fact that it is a 2-seater convertible version of the Coupé that emphasises the spoty aspect of the MINI brand. It was first unveiled as a concept vehicle in 2009 and launched in 2012 at the North American International Auto Show.

Power Train

Engine

• 1.6 L turbocharged
• 2.0 L turbocharged diesel

Transmission

• 6-speed manual
• 6-speed automatic

Vehicle Layout

• Front-engine with front-wheel-drive

Body Style

• Coupé and Roadster

Wheelbase

• 2,466 mm

Vehicle Class

• Sport compact

The MINI Paceman is a Crossover type vehicle with SUV like drive qualities. As with the Countryman the Paceman was sold in both 2 and 4-wheel drive variants. It was discontinued in 2016, but is still a popular Used MINI both here in South Africa and in Europe. Vehicle model years sold in South Africa included:

• The 2013 MINI Paceman
• The 2014 MINI Paceman
• The 2015 MINI Paceman
• And the 2016 MINI Paceman

Did you know? Unlike most of the Mini range, the Paceman was manufactured not in England, but in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr alongside the Countryman

Power Train

Engine

• 1.6 L
• 1.6 L turbocharged
• 1.6 L BMW diesel
• 2.0 L BMW diesel

Transmission

• 6-speed automatic
• 6-speed manual

Vehicle Layout

• Front engine, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive options

Body Style

• 3-door SUV

Wheelbase

• 2,596 mm

Vehicle Class

• Mini SUV