2018
MINI Hardtop

Starts at:
$21,600
Shop options
New 2018 MINI Hardtop
See ratings
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Consumer rating
Owner reviewed vehicle score
Safety rating
NHTSA tested vehicle score
Shop Cars.com
Browse cars & save your favorites
Dealers near you
Find & contact a dealership near you
Listings near 43272
Change location See all listings

Available trims

See the differences side-by-side to compare trims.
  • Cooper FWD
    Starts at
    $21,600
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Oxford Edition FWD
    Starts at
    $21,600
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Cooper FWD
    Starts at
    $22,600
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Cooper S FWD
    Starts at
    $25,200
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • Cooper S FWD
    Starts at
    $26,200
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs
  • John Cooper Works FWD
    Starts at
    $31,800
    25 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    See all specs

Photo & video gallery

2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop 2018 MINI Hardtop

Notable features

Two- and four-door body styles
Choice of turbocharged engines
Adaptive suspension available
Forward collision warning with auto braking available
High-performance John Cooper Works version available

The good & the bad

The good

Highway poise
Acceleration (Cooper S)
Responsive automatic transmission
Handling
iDrive interface

The bad

Slot-like windshield limits view of overhead stoplights
Center armrest interferes with parking brake lever
Awkward location of iDrive controller
Upright rear-seat backrest
Limited cabin storage
See all specifications

Available cars near you

See all cars near you

Safety review

Based on the 2018 MINI Hardtop base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
5/5
Combined side rating rear seat
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
4/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
Overall side crash rating
4/5
Rollover rating
4/5
Side barrier rating
4/5
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.1%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
5/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
3/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
11.1%
Risk of rollover

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

Compare similar vehicles

Select cars to compare for more detailed info.
  • 2018
    4.8
    MINI Hardtop
    Starts at
    $21,600
    2018 MINI Hardtop
    27 City / 35 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2016
    3.5
    FIAT 500C
    Starts at
    $20,395
    2016 FIAT 500C
    31 City / 40 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2018
    4.8
    FIAT 500
    Starts at
    $16,245
    2018 FIAT 500
    24 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2009
    4.5
    MINI Cooper
    Starts at
    $18,550
    2009 MINI Cooper
    25 City / 34 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Gas 4-Cyl
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2015
    4.8
    MINI Coupe
    Starts at
    $22,000
    2015 MINI Coupe
    28 City / 36 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2017
    4.3
    smart ForTwo
    Starts at
    $14,650
    2017 smart ForTwo
    33 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    2
    Seat capacity
    Premium Unleaded I-3
    Engine
    Rear-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2014
    4.7
    MINI Hardtop
    Starts at
    $19,950
    2014 MINI Hardtop
    28 City / 39 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • 2010
    4.4
    Audi TT
    Starts at
    $37,800
    2010 Audi TT
    21 City / 29 Hwy
    MPG
    4
    Seat capacity
    Turbo Gas I4
    Engine
    All-wheel drive
    Drivetrain
    Compare
  • Compare more options
    Use our comparison tool to add any vehicle of your choice and see a full list of specifications and features side-by-side.
    Try it now

Consumer reviews

100% of drivers recommend this car
4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
Write a review
Comfort 4.5
Interior 5.0
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.8
Reliability 5.0

Most recent

  • By mrdream992000 from Hazard, Kentucky
    Owns this car
    June 17, 2019

    Best car I've ever owned!

    This car turns heads! I get looks constantly due to the sleek look and the sound of the turbo. Not to mention it comes with a snazzy media player that is easy to use. I will definitely be buying Mini brand again!
    • 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
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By MICHEL from ALEXANDRIA,VA
    Owns this car
    December 20, 2018

    THIS IS MY FOURTH MINI. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM

    PERFECT FOR THE CITY, LOVE THE SELF PARKING FEATURE. OUTSTANDING FOR LONG DISTANCE RIDES. AN IDEAL CAR WITH SUPERB PERFORMANCE, ABLE TO ACCOMODATE LARGE AND BULKY LOADS. OUTSTANDING AND HIGHLY RELIABLE SERVICE FROM PASSPORT MINI Alexandria, VA
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By Migs "guitarman" from Spotsylvania, VA
    Owns this car
    November 28, 2018

    Great value, real and perceived, for us.

    The Mini Cooper 4-door Hardtop made a great early Christmas present for my wife. She is thrilled with this vehicle, and it has all of the accessories she wanted in an automobile.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    2 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
  • By sweet_t from Houston, tx
    Test drove this car
    September 14, 2018

    Reminds me of BMW

    My 2016 BMW 3 series was totaled by a uninsured driver and I was shopping for a new car, I really liked this Mini Cooper, it's drive reminded so much of my BMW, that I was real close to buying it. The 3 cylinder engine was to slow for me, and to move up to S model is way to expensive, but the car is super cute and handles like a Beamer.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
    Yes No
See all reviews

Latest news from cars.com

14_Mini_Hardtop_Crash_Test.jpg
Featured

2019 Mini Hardtop Regains Top Safety Pick Status, Misses 'Plus' Mark

The 2019 Mini Hardtop hatchback has earned high enough marks for Top Safety Pick honors in recent crash tests and safety ratings conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Read more

2018 New York Auto Show: What You Missed

Automakers unexpectedly held back some of their biggest new-model 
 debuts for the 2018 New York auto show, but we were there to cover it. 
 Here's what you missed.

Mini Electrifies Past, Future With Electric Concept Duo: Photo Gallery

With a (mini) foot in the past and one in the future, Mini unveiled the 
 Classic Mini Electric concept at the 2018 New York auto show.

2018 Atlanta Auto Show: 5 Things You Can't Miss

The 2018 Atlanta auto show will be an opportunity to check out the next 
 new car area residents hope to sit in during rush-hour gridlock.
See all news

MINI dealers near you

See all MINI dealers near you

FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2018 MINI Hardtop?

The 2018 MINI Hardtop is available in 4 trim levels:

  • Cooper (2 styles)
  • Cooper S (2 styles)
  • John Cooper Works (1 style)
  • Oxford Edition (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2018 MINI Hardtop?

The 2018 MINI Hardtop offers up to 27 MPG in city driving and 35 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.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2018 MINI Hardtop?

The 2018 MINI Hardtop compares to and/or competes against the following vehicles:

Is the 2018 MINI Hardtop reliable?

The 2018 MINI Hardtop has an average reliability rating of 5.0 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2018 MINI Hardtop owners.

Is the 2018 MINI Hardtop a good Hatchback?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2018 MINI Hardtop. 100.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.5
  • Interior: 5.0
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.8
  • Reliability: 5.0

MINI Hardtop history

Your list was successfully saved.
 
 
 
 
Save list Compare
[{"cat":"wagonhatchback_hatchback","stock_type":"used","bodystyle":"Hatchback","page_type":"research/make-model-year","oem_page":false,"search_fuel_types":["Gasoline Fuel"]}]