New MINI Hatch and Convertible pricing and specs

MINI Australia has bumped up prices for its 2021 MINI 3-Door and 5-Door Hatch and Convertible range to reflect increased levels of standard equipment brought with the updated models now available.

The 2021 MINI Hatch and Convertible range now starts from $37,500 plus on-road costs for the MINI Cooper Classic 3-Door, with improvements across the board extending to more personalisation options (at no extra charge), better driver assistance and more in-car tech.

As we’ve previously reported, the slow-selling MINI Convertible is set to be discontinued, potentially making this latest update one of the last before the brand moves its focus to SUVs.

The BMW-owned British brand also recently committed to offering only full-electric vehicles “by the early 2030s” and said its final combustion-powered model would be launched in 2025.

For now, changes to the MINI Hatch and Convertible range start with the fully-electric SE 3-Door Hatch, which is now available in two variants – Classic and Yours – instead of the previous single-grade SE option, now priced from $55,650 plus on-road costs (up $850).

The brand has also introduced a ‘pared-down’ Essential variant for its MINI John Cooper Works models, for those that want the spicier 170kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo, but without all the luxo additions.

‘Essential’ variants – available in the John Cooper Works 3-Door Hatch or Convertible – come with less exterior colour options, smaller 17-inch wheels (instead of 18s) and miss out on creature comforts like heated seats, a Harman Kardon sound system and adaptive cruise control.

There’s also three new exterior colour options across the hatch and drop-top range, including Rooftop Grey metallic, Island Blue metallic and Zesty Yellow, the latter only available on MINI Convertible.

A more extensive range of light alloy wheels is available across the range, including 17-inch black Tentacle Spoke, 18-inch bi-colour Pulse Spoke and special John Cooper Works light alloy wheels in black Track Spoke design.

MINI Cooper S grades and above now come with piano black exterior elements that feature on the door handles, side scuttles, fuel cap, MINI logos on the bonnet and boot lid, model lettering and exhaust tips. The headlight, grille and tail-light surrounds have also been darkened.

An 8.8-inch central touch-screen now comes with touch-sensitive ‘favourite’ buttons and high-gloss piano black surfaces.

Meanwhile, MINI says a “new surface design with laser engraving updates the appearance of the LED colour-changing ring” that surrounds the display.

Graphics have also been updated, along with options for selecting and controlling audio, telephone, navigation and apps on the go.

Across the entire range, 2021 MINI Hatch and Convertible models get a new sports steering wheel with revised keypads that are said to be easier to operate.

Elsewhere, the 5.5-inch digital LCD instrument cluster that first debuted on the electric SE is now standard across the range.

Powertrains remain unchanged, meaning a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine (100kW/220Nm) in the MINI Cooper and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo (141kW/280Nm) in the MINI Cooper S. Both come mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch auto. 

MINI John Cooper Works (JCW) variants have an uprated 170kW/320Nm version of the latter, along with an eight-speed sports automatic, while the battery-powered MINI Electric musters 135kW/270Nm.

Classic trim grades for the Cooper come with a choice of two 16-inch alloy wheel options, LED headlights and tail-lights, cloth/leatherette seats, wireless phone charging and Apple CarPlay, front and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and more.

Meanwhile, Cooper S Classic grades add leatherette sports seats, a Nappa leather steering wheel and MINI driving modes (Sport, Mid and Green), among other items.

Moving into the Cooper Classic Plus brings a choice of two 17-inch alloy wheel designs, more exterior colour options, MINI driving modes, leatherette sports seats with heating up front, a Harman Kardon sound system and a panoramic sunroof.

MINI Cooper Yours grades add larger 18-inch rims – or a choice of four 17-inch wheel options – a Nappa leather steering wheel, leather ‘lounge’ upholstery, carbon-fibre trim, chequered silver interior trim highlights, ambient interior lighting, MINI Yours floor mats and Yours exterior badging.

Meanwhile, Cooper S Yours variants add a head-up display, anthracite headliner, sun protection glazing, ambient interior lighting and concierge services.

Upping the ante, JCW Sport grades (available on Cooper S 3-Door and 5-Door) have a unique 17-inch wheel option, an aero package and adaptive suspension.

MINI John Cooper Works models bring further equipment across three grade options, with features such as JCW Sport brakes, adaptive LED lighting, sports suspension, leather cross-punch sports seats and more on offer, depending on which trim grade is optioned.

How much does the 2021 MINI Hatch and Convertible cost?
3-Door
Cooper Classic – $37,500
Cooper Classic Plus – $41,000
Cooper Yours – $46,000
Cooper S Classic – $45,700
Cooper S Yours – $52,800
Cooper JCW Sport – $53,200
Cooper JCW Classic – $58,850
Cooper JCW Yours – $62,350
Cooper JCW Essential – $54,850
Cooper SE Classic – $55,650
Cooper SE Yours – $62,825

5-Door
Cooper Classic – $38,500
Cooper Classic Plus – $42,500
Cooper Yours – $47,500
Cooper S Classic – $46,950
Cooper S Yours – $54,050
Cooper JCW Sport – $54,450

Convertible
Cooper Classic – $43,680
Cooper Classic Plus – $48,180
Cooper Yours – $53,180
Cooper S Classic – $51,530
Cooper S Yours – $58,630
Cooper S JCW Sport – $58,880
Cooper JCW Classic – $64,380
Cooper JCW Yours – $67,880
Cooper JCW Essential – $60,380
*Prices exclude on-road costs