154 hp FWD
MINI
🇬🇧 UK
British small-car brand relaunched by BMW in 2001, built on the heritage of the original 1959 Mini. Known for the Cooper hatchback and its go-kart-style handling, now spanning petrol and fully electric models.
MINI models
MINI models and prices
| Model | Price from | Market | Body | Powertrain | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper | £25,485(~$34,900) | UKJul 2026 | Hatchback | ICE | On Sale |
Starting prices in the market each car is sold in, on the date shown. USD figures are approximate conversions.
Market Data
Stats
Mileage alone doesn't predict EV battery health, 500,000-test study finds
The EQA, Ioniq 5 and i4 kept over 93.5% of capacity. The lowest named, the Leaf, Cooper SE and Zoe, stayed above 86%.
Stats
Jaecoo 7 breaks into the UK's top three car sales, a year after launch
1,137,929 cars in the first half, up 9.2%. In March the Jaecoo 7 was the UK's best-selling car outright.
About
MINI as a standalone brand dates to 2001, when BMW launched a new car under the name it had acquired in 1994 as part of the Rover Group breakup. The original Mini, designed by Alec Issigonis and built from 1959 under the Austin and Morris names, only became a marque in its own right in 1969; BMW’s modern MINI shares none of that car’s engineering but leans heavily on its design language and “go-kart” handling reputation.
Modern MINI production is centered at BMW’s Plant Oxford in England, which has built cars on the same site since 1913. The current lineup pairs petrol three- and five-door Cooper hatchbacks and a convertible with fully electric Cooper, Aceman and Countryman models, positioning MINI as BMW Group’s premium small-car brand alongside its EV expansion.
Global website mini.com
Frequently asked questions
Who owns MINI?
MINI is owned by BMW Group.
What country are MINI cars from?
MINI is a British brand, headquartered in Oxford.
When was MINI founded?
MINI was founded in 2001.
What kind of cars does MINI make?
MINI makes small hatchbacks, convertibles and crossovers.
Is the modern MINI related to the original 1959 Mini?
Only in name and design inspiration. BMW acquired the Mini nameplate in 1994 as part of the Rover Group and launched an entirely new, BMW-engineered car under the MINI brand in 2001; none of the original car's underpinnings carried over.
Where are MINI cars built?
Petrol MINI hatchbacks and convertibles are built at BMW's Plant Oxford in England. Some electric models and China-market cars are produced at other BMW Group or joint-venture plants outside the UK.
Does MINI make electric cars?
Yes. Alongside petrol Cooper models, MINI sells fully electric versions of the Cooper hatchback and the larger Aceman and Countryman, part of BMW Group's broader push into EVs.