The 2017 MINI Cooper presents a mixed ownership proposition.
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Model-year guides
Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 | 30 | 24 | 11.2 | 7.84 | 9.8 |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | hatchback | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Manual 6-spd | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Series |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Cooper S |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | Standard | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 98.2 | 17 | 17 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam | autoReverseSystem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 1 published Cooper report, covering 2017 through 2017. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2017 MINI Cooper presents a mixed ownership proposition.
Published year coverage: 2017.
There is no single reliability answer for every MINI Cooper. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2017 mini cooper presents a mixed ownership proposition. and the 2017 mini cooper's value hinges on its driving character versus its documented reliability concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.
Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2017 through 2017.
Problem patterns will populate as repair-prediction coverage expands.