Question 1

Which versions does the new Mini Cooper come in?

Accepted Answer

The petrol 3-door comes as the One with 122 hp, the C with 156 hp and the John Cooper Works with 231 hp, and the 5-door as the One and C, all with a dual-clutch automatic. The electric 3-door comes as the E with 184 hp, the SE with 218 hp and the John Cooper Works Electric with 258 hp.

Question 2

What battery does the electric Mini Cooper have?

Accepted Answer

The Cooper E has a 37 kWh battery, while the SE and the John Cooper Works Electric have a 49 kWh one, which gives them the longer range.

Question 3

Is there a manual new Mini Cooper?

Accepted Answer

No, every petrol Cooper now comes with a dual-clutch automatic, and the electric ones drive through a single fixed ratio. A manual Cooper is only found used.

Question 4

How much road tax does a new electric Mini Cooper pay?

Accepted Answer

An electric car registered from April 2025 pays £10 in the first year, then £200 a year. The £440 supplement applies only if its list price is over £50,000.

Question 5

Should I buy a new or a nearly new Mini Cooper?

Accepted Answer

A new Cooper brings the full factory warranty and your choice of version. A nearly new one of the same generation costs less, as a car loses most value in its first years.

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MINI COOPER 2.0 S Classic 3dr Auto