2012
MINI Cooper

Starts at:

$21,300

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Available trims

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2dr Cpe

Starts at

$19,500

28 City / 36 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2dr

Starts at

$21,300

28 City / 36 Hwy

MPG

2

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr

Starts at

$24,350

27 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

2

Seat capacity

Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr

Starts at

$24,950

27 City / 35 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr Cpe John Cooper Works

Starts at

$29,900

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2dr John Cooper Works

Starts at

$31,200

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

2

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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2dr John Cooper Works

Starts at

$34,500

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

2

Seat capacity

Turbocharged Gas I4

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

Drivetrain

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2dr John Cooper Works

Starts at

$35,100

25 City / 33 Hwy

MPG

4

Seat capacity

Gas 4-Cyl

Engine

Front Wheel Drive

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Notable features

Newly available Mini Yours personalization options

Three body styles, including new coupe

Convertible's Openometer tracks top-down time

Six-speed manual or automatic

S and John Cooper Works performance models

The good & the bad

The good

Turbo acceleration (S)

Convertible's cargo versatility

Handling

Strong brakes

Gas mileage

The bad

Overly firm ride (S)

Gauge legibility

Control ergonomics

Quality of some materials

Transparent sunshade (hardtop)

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Factory warranties

Basic

4 years / 50,000 miles

Corrosion

12 years

Powertrain

4 years / 50,000 miles

Maintenance

3 years / 36,000 miles

Roadside Assistance

4 years

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By CA IPA from Des Plaines Illinois

Owns this car

May 21, 2021

Love the way it drive

Happy with the car . Have all the safely and I really like the way it drive . Easy to park on the street .

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 5.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 5.0

Value 5.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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By PB’s Mini Cooper from Lake Worth

Owns this car

April 23, 2021

Fun ride in my 4 door MiniCooper 2022

It’s fun car to drive and the interior is beautiful. I have the Iconic model so there are lots of bells and whistles to get to know. Although the car is much smaller than my previous car it still offers a lot storage. It’s a 2022

Purchased a New car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

Comfort 4.0

Interior 5.0

Performance 4.0

Value 4.0

Exterior 5.0

Reliability 5.0

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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 MINI Cooper?

The 2012 MINI Cooper is available in 2 trim levels:

(4 styles)
John Cooper Works (4 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 MINI Cooper?

The 2012 MINI Cooper offers up to 28 MPG in city driving and 36 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2012 MINI Cooper reliable?

The 2012 MINI Cooper has an average reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 MINI Cooper owners.

Is the 2012 MINI Cooper a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 MINI Cooper. 90.6% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.5 / 5

Based on 64 reviews

Comfort: 4.5
Interior: 4.7
Performance: 4.6
Value: 4.3
Exterior: 4.8
Reliability: 4.5

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