2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Review
Price Range:Â $20,990 - $25,990





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The Mini Cooper maintains a lot of what made the original Mini so popular. It's fun to drive and has easy-to-reach limits, and its diminutive size makes it a great city car. But the drawbacks include a serious lack of storage, lackluster fuel economy and a convoluted infotainment system. Unless practicality is a low priority for you, the Mini's faults may be too glaring to ignore.
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2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Review
by the Edmunds Experts
What's new
- A new Resolute Edition debuts with exclusive paint and interior colors
- Last year's Classic and Signature Plus subtrims have been discontinued
- Minor shuffling of features between trim levels
- Part of the third Hardtop generation introduced for 2014
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2023 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Classic 2dr Hatchback w/Prod End 08/22 (1.5L 3cyl Turbo 6M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.47 per gallon for premium unleaded in Mississippi.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Mississippi
$138/mo  for Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Classic
Hardtop 2 Door Cooper Classic
vs
$141/mo
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MINI Hardtop 2 Door Reviews
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Fun but with faulty electronics and rattles galore
2 out of 5 starsAiden L, 09/25/2020
2020 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
Second 2dr S I’ve had (other was a 2013). While the iconic package looks great, the electronics were quite faulty; I was unable to use Apple CarPlay for the first four months of ownership, and I’ve had a variety of issues with the speakers. In addition, there are so many things that rattle, likes the HUD, something in the dash, in the trunk area, etc. I wanted to be a Mini guy, but the … poor quality vehicles (and even worse maintenance teams) make it very very difficult to consider. I’ve had the car 9 months, have driven less than 5k mi, and have taken it in for service more than five times already.
Fun & Sporty Meets Quirky Poor Build Quality
3 out of 5 starsJfold, 04/22/2022
2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door John Cooper Works 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I like my Mini but have fallen out of love with it. The biggest complaint is that after a year, the car has multiple rattles, and they are horrendously annoying. At the price point, I would expect a car with higher quality materials and surfaces and more thought placed into useable space. Instead the car has many hard plastic surfaces, a totally useless center armrest that houses a … wireless phone charger that is too small to fit most phones. The cup holders offer zero adjustment and are awkwardly placed. There is very little space to place things such as phone and sun glasses. is also Anything prior to MY 22 will also be missing basic options such as heated steering wheel and blindspot monitoring.
I do mostly like my Mini. It is a blast to drive, but between the multiple intermittent rattles, missing options (for a top of the line model), and quirky interior, I think there are better options out there.
Best Yet
5 out of 5 starsBill - Seattle, 09/21/2019
2019 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper S 2dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
I had a 2006 for 12 years, loved it, and gave it to our daughter. I never thought I'd love the 2019 as much. OMG, it's TWICE the fun to drive, and the best car I've owned in 50 years of driving, including 3 old Porsches. The Cooper S coupe can be hot in sport mode, but still have more than enough acceleration in green mode.I got the manual because the driving experience is awesome ! I … always take the long way home. .Looks great, moonwalk grey- easiest car to keep clean I've owned.
Very underestimated
5 out of 5 starsStrider, 09/05/2022
2021 MINI Hardtop 2 Door Cooper SE 2dr Hatchback (electric DD)
It took a little convincing that the Mini Cooper SE was worth giving a go but I am so pleased I did! This has so much zip in it you can’t help but smile when you are driving it. Stopping at lights, so many other drivers underestimate how quick off the mark it is! The range is not an issue as it charges so quickly and also lasts longer than it’s initial estimation. Even on highways this … little beast seems to gain kms which goes against all logic. Such a fantastic car and I can’t wait to see what else Mini add to their lineup.
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2023 Hardtop 2 Door Highlights
Hatchback
Cooper Classic
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $23,400 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 31 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $138/month |
Seating | 4 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 8.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Our experts like the Hardtop 2 Door models:
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Detects objects in the vehicle's path and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver doesn't intervene quickly enough.
- Front and Rear Park Distance Control
- Sounds an alert as the Hardtop approaches an object in front of or behind the vehicle.
- Active Cruise Control
- Maintains a set distance between the Hardtop and the vehicle ahead while the cruise control system is active.
NHTSA Overall Rating
4 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall4 / 5Driver4 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall4 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall4 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat3 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover11.1%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestGood
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalGood
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalGood
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
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