How many 'MINI' cars are there?

When the new MINI launched in 2001, it was offered in a single bodystyle, just like the fifties original, but today the range has grown to include seven different shapes.

1. How many MINI cars have been made?
2. How many models of Mini Cooper are there?
3. What is the most popular MINI?
4. How many new Minis have been built?
5. How many classic Minis are on the road?
6. Why are MINI cars so expensive?
7. What is the fastest MINI?
8. Is a Mini Cooper a BMW?
9. Which is the smallest MINI?
10. Are MINIs worth the money?
11. Which MINI is the most reliable?
12. Where are mini built?
13. When was the last classic Mini made?
14. How much did the original Mini cost?
15. Is a classic Mini a good investment?
16. How much did the first Mini Mark 1 cost?

How many MINI cars have been made?

More than 3,000,000 MINIs have been produced since BMW relaunched the brand in May 2001. Last year, MINI produced more than 175,000 vehicles at Plant Oxford, which currently builds the three- and five-door Hatch, Convertible, Roadster and Coupe. MINI also has plants in Austria, the Netherlands and Asia.

How many models of Mini Cooper are there?

Yes, the Mini Cooper is a good subcompact car. It comes in three body styles – the two- and four-door Mini Hardtop and the Mini Convertible – and it's fun to drive thanks to its punchy engines and adept handling.

What is the most popular MINI?

MINI John Cooper Works

The MINI 3-Door Hatch is the most popular JCW model in the range and comes with a 4-cylinder, Twin Turbo petrol engine that produces a whopping 231bhp. MINI also offer the Convertible, Clubman and Countryman with the John Cooper Works package.

How many new Minis have been built?

More than ten million Minis have been built and sold worldwide since 1959 — and almost as many of the new ones have been built in the 20 years under BMW (5.13 million) as in the previous 40 years of the original (5.38 million).

How many classic Minis are on the road?

There are reportedly 8,176 original Minis still doing their thing, compared with 3,262 Mini Metros. The survey paints a sad picture for certain models. There is, for instance, just one Austin Mini 850 Van and three of the Mini SPL variety left in existence.

Why are MINI cars so expensive?

Higher costs for services such as oil changes are thanks to Mini's luxury owner, BMW. Another factor that makes the Mini Cooper more expensive overall is its need for premium gasoline, AxleAddict explains. When a Cooper needs repairs needed, they tend to cost more, too.

What is the fastest MINI?

The fastest MINI Cooper is the MINI Cooper Clubman JCW ALL4, with a 0 to 60 time of 4.6 seconds. Of course, all MINI Cooper SAVs® are energetic, fun to drive, and agile.

Is a Mini Cooper a BMW?

Since they're a British company, many Cranston, RI drivers are often shocked that BMW MINI Cooper is owned by a German automaker. So, is MINI Cooper made by BMW? Yes, it is! Learn more about BMW MINI Cooper and their manufacturer with MINI of Warwick in Warwick.

Which is the smallest MINI?

3-Door Hatchback

The smallest of the MINIs and as close you'll get to the original MINI experience, fling it round corners like a go kart, a great around town option and perfect if you mainly travel alone or with a single passenger.

Are MINIs worth the money?

In conclusion, Mini are an average brand when it comes to reliability. They are neither the worst brand in the world for reliability nor are they shouting about how dependable their cars are. Their repairs are quite costly, though, and this can bring the dependability down.

Which MINI is the most reliable?

If you're really concerned about reliability, based on CR reports, a used 2018-2020 Mini Cooper is arguably your best bet. However, a first- or second-gen used Mini Cooper can still be reliable.

Where are mini built?

The Mini Hatch/Hardtop, Clubman, Coupe and Roadster are assembled at BMW's Plant Oxford in Cowley, England. The Mini Convertible and Countryman are assembled at VDL Nedcar in Born (Netherlands), the Mini Hatch/Hardtop is also assembled here besides the Oxford plant.

When was the last classic Mini made?

After a four-decade run, the final original Mini, a red Cooper Sport, rolled off the production line at Longbridge in October 2000. Over 5 million classic Minis were sold during it's 41-year lifespan, making it the most popular British car ever produced.

How much did the original Mini cost?

An Austin de luxe saloon was tested by the British magazine The Motor in 1959. It had a top speed of 72.4 mph (116.5 km/h) and could accelerate from 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 27.1 seconds. A fuel consumption of 43.5 mpg_‑imp (6.49 L/100 km; 36.2 mpg_‑US) was recorded. The test car cost £537 including taxes of £158.

Is a classic Mini a good investment?

All are indicators of a healthy market, and with its place in British folklore assured and fewer strong examples on the road, the Mini is one of the safest investment cars around. If nothing else, you'll have bags of fun driving it.

How much did the first Mini Mark 1 cost?

But despite being nippy, easy to manoeuvre - and cheap at £497 - the car proved to be too much ahead of its time. A mere 8,000 were sold its first year.