MINI Cooper: News, Reviews, and Buying Guides

The Secret AWD MINI That Could Have Changed JCW Forever

Mar 2, 26Mar 2, 26

In 2004, while the R53 MINI Cooper S was busy redefining what a modern hot hatch could be, Getrag was testing something that might have redefined MINI itself: a compact, torque vectoring...

The Cancelled Alpina MINI: The Luxury MINI That Almost Happened

In the long and occasionally strange history of modern MINI, there are a few fascinating what-if stories. One of the most intriguing is the Alpina MINI project. It is a car that...

Jan 20, 26Jan 18, 26

MINI Buying Guides MINI Cooper R53 MINI Cooper S

The Ultimate R50 and R53 MINI Cooper Buyer’s Guide (2001-2007)

What to inspect, what fails, and how to spot the gems Few modern cars have aged into cult-classic status as quickly as the first-generation MINI. The R50 and R53 brought the brand...

Nov 24, 25Jan 19, 26

F56 Hardtop | 2014-2024 JCW JCW GP R53 MINI Cooper S R56 MINI Cooper (2006 - 2014)

Every MINI JCW GP Driven and Ranked

It’s rare to get all three generations of the MINI JCW GP back-to-back, but over the last 30 days we’ve had that chance to get reacquainted with these legendary MINIs. First came...

Aug 19, 25Aug 19, 25

1st Generation 2001-2007 2nd Generation 2006-2014 3rd Generation 2014-2024 4th Generation 2024-2031 F54 | 2015 - 2024 F55 Four-Door Hardtop F56 Hardtop | 2014-2024 F57 Convertible F60 | 2016 - 2024 F61 Paceman F65 5 Door | 2024 - 2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 F67 Cooper Convertible MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Quality R50 MINI Cooper | 2001 - 2006 R53 MINI Cooper S R56 MINI Cooper (2006 - 2014) R57 Convertible R58 Coupe R59 Roadster R60 | 2010-2016 U25 | 2024 - 2032

MINI Cooper Quality: How the Brand Went From Dead Last to Top 5 in Reliability

For years MINI carried a reputation that was equal parts thrill and headache. On one hand, the cars topped “fun-to-drive” lists with their go kart handling and cheeky style. On the other,...

Aug 18, 25Aug 19, 25

1st Generation 2001-2007 JCW JCW GP MINI Cooper R53 MINI Cooper S Reviews

Revisiting the Original 2006 MINI GP: Raw, Rare and Still Remarkable

Back in the seat of a 2006 MINI GP is like time travel. Everything is simple, almost crude compared to what we’re used to today. And that is what makes it feel...

Aug 2, 25Aug 11, 25

1st Generation 2001-2007 MINI Cooper R50 MINI Cooper | 2001 - 2006 R53 MINI Cooper S

How MINI Conquered the U.S. 23 years Ago With a Small Team, Small Budgets and Small Cars

When BMW of North America agreed to import the newly reimagined MINI Cooper in the early 2000s, most assumed it would be an unmitigated disaster. Small cars have never had it easy...

Jul 29, 25Jul 29, 25

Accessories F66/J01 Hardtop | 2024 - 2031 MINI Clubman MINI Cooper MINI Countryman R50 MINI Cooper | 2001 - 2006 R53 MINI Cooper S

Our Favorite MINI Mods That Actually Make a Difference

Skip the mirror caps—these are the upgrades that count. Whether you drive an R53 with a supercharger whine that sounds like a swarm of angry bees or a brand-new U25 Countryman that’s...

Jul 18, 25Jul 18, 25

MINI Cooper Opinion R53 MINI Cooper S

Why the 2006 MINI Cooper S Might Be the Best Modern MINI Ever Built

There are MINIs that are good. There are MINIs that are fast. And then there’s the R53 MINI Cooper S— so immediate, so brutally charismatic, and so Mini, it might just be...

Apr 10, 25Apr 10, 25

Classic Mini | 1959 - 2000 JCW MINI Cooper R50 MINI Cooper | 2001 - 2006 R53 MINI Cooper S Video

Video: The Origin of John Cooper Works & A Look at the First JCW MINIs

The name John Cooper has been intertwined with the MINI story since the early 1960s, leaving an indelible mark on the brand’s DNA. However, the story of how the brand was created...

Jan 19, 25Jan 19, 25

MINI Cooper R50 MINI Cooper | 2001 - 2006 R53 MINI Cooper S

Why the R53 MINI Cooper S Is Becoming Both A Collectible Icon & Disposable Used Car

Don’t look now, but the original new MINI—the R50 and R53—is starting to catch the eye of collectors. However, it’s not as simple as prices steadily climbing. Instead, two distinct markets are...

Jan 13, 25Jan 12, 25