The Mini Cooper Coupe is a two-seater built from 2012 to 2015. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Cooper Coupe is
The Mini Cooper Coupe is a two-seater that Mini built from 2012 to 2015 — 4 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest sibling in the Mini range: Cooper Roadster.
Mini Cooper Coupe tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Cooper Coupe owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mini Cooper Coupe have? Power & range
The Mini Cooper Coupe is offered with 1 powertrain — 1.6L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Mini Cooper Coupe, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 1.6L · 4-cyl | Manual 6-spd | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
The Cooper Coupe by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mini Cooper Coupe. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Cooper Coupe | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 80 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $959/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mini Cooper Coupe?
The Cooper Coupe is a two-seater, built from 2012 to 2015. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
What is the Mini Cooper Coupe warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Cooper Coupe reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Cooper Coupe?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mini
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Cooper | 2002–2010 | 33 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Countryman | 2011–2026 | 23 | 98 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Hardtop | 2009–2026 | 15 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Cooper Convertible | 2004–2026 | 9 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Clubman | 2008–2024 | 19 | 32 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Mini Cooper Roadster | 2012–2015 | 4 | 30 mpg | 4.0/5 |