The facelifted Mini Cooper will be launching in SA in September 2021. Here’s what’s on offer, plus how much it will cost.

With an all-new model due in 2023 and the constant advances in connectivity and tech, Mini has given its hatch and convertible range a facelift, both inside and out.

These changes are applied to the One hatch, Cooper hatch, Cooper S hatch, Cooper Convertible, JCW and the electrified Cooper SE. Customers will have the choice of 3-door or 5-door vehicles, excluding the Convertible.

Mini Cooper Exterior Changes

This is not just a visual exterior change with some new bumpers and wheels as there’s been extensive work done to the Mini Cooper interior too. There’s a new digital dashboard, identical to that found in the bigger Countryman, an all-new infotainment system, redesigned steering wheel and some trim and ergonomic updates.

Engine lineup

It appears the engine and gearbox options for the updated Mini Cooper range have been carried over. Kicking off the range is the Mini One, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 3-cylinder producing 75 kW and 190 Nm. Power goes to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and Mini says it’ll hit 100 kph in a claimed 10.3 seconds. Fuel economy is claimed at 5.6 L/100 km.

For the Cooper model, the same 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is used, but has been tuned to deliver 100 kW and 220 Nm, giving it a brisk 0-100 kph of 8.1 seconds and economy figures of 5.6 L/100 km.

The Mini Cooper S really ups the ante with a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine delivering 141 kW and 280 Nm and it’ll be fun, with a claimed 0-100 kph in just 6.7 seconds. The JCW performance version is also on offer, and that punches out a ballistic 170 kW and 320 Nm, making it the quickest production Mini Cooper on offer.

There’s also the fully electric Mini Cooper SE, which has 135 kW and 270 Nm, with a range of 217 km and a claimed 0-100 kph of just 7.3 seconds.

We will confirm SA specifications when the vehicle goes on sale.

Mini Cooper (2021) Price in South Africa

The updated Cooper is sold with a 2 year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and a 3-year/75 000 km service plan.

One Hatch 3-door R 424 554

One Hatch 5-door R434 968

Cooper Hatch 3-door R489 654

Cooper Hatch 5-door R500 068

Cooper S Hatch 3-door R564 058

Cooper S Hatch 5-door R574 058

John Cooper Works Hatch 3-door R668 124

Cooper SE Hatch 3-door R686 400

Further Reading

Mini Anniversary Edition announced

Mini Cooper range refreshed for 2021