2018 MINI Hardtop

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$21,600

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Hatchback
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30 combined mpg
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4 seats
151.1" length, 55.7" height
Front-wheel drive

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Overview

4.7

(4 reviews)

The good:

Highway poise
Acceleration (Cooper S)
Responsive automatic transmission
Handling
iDrive interface
Adjustable cargo floor available

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

Oxford Edition
$21,600
Cooper
$21,600
Cooper S
$25,200
John Cooper Works
$31,800

Wondering which trim is right for you?

Our 2018 MINI Hardtop trim comparison will help you decide.

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

2018 MINI Hardtop review: Our expert's take

What it is: The Mini Hardtop was redesigned for 2014, marking the third generation of the two-door classic that was reinvented in 2002. A roomier four-door model was added for 2015. Competitors include the Honda Fit, Volkswagen Golf and Mazda3.

The base Cooper version has a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine and the Cooper S uses a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The two-door Hardtop also comes in John Cooper Works form with a more powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder.

All Minis now have a standard backup camera and rear parking sensors.

Consumer reviews

4.7

(4 reviews)

100% of drivers recommend this car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.5
Interior design 5.0
Performance 4.5
Value for the money 4.5
Exterior styling 4.8
Reliability 5.0

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Most recent consumer reviews

5.0

Best car I've ever owned!

June 17, 2019

By mrdream992000 from Hazard, Kentucky

Owns this car

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!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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5.0

THIS IS MY FOURTH MINI. NEVER HAD A PROBLEM

December 20, 2018

By MICHEL from ALEXANDRIA,VA

Owns this car

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

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 5.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a New car
Used for Having fun
Does recommend this car

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4.9

Great value, real and perceived, for us.

November 28, 2018

By Migs "guitarman" from Spotsylvania, VA

Owns this car

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.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):

Comfort 4.0
Interior design 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value for the money 5.0
Exterior styling 5.0
Reliability 5.0

Purchased a Used car
Used for Commuting
Does recommend this car

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New car program benefits

Bumper-to-bumper: 48 months/50,000 miles
Corrosion: 144 months/unlimited distance
Powertrain: 48 months/50,000 miles
Maintenance: 36 months/36,000 miles
Roadside assistance: 48 months/unlimited distance

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Maximum age/mileage: Less than 5 years/less than 60,000 miles
Basic warranty terms: 1 year/unlimited miles after the expiration of the 4-year/50,000-mile MINI new-car limited warranty
Powertrain: N/A
Dealer certification required: Yes
Roadside assistance: Yes