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2021 Mini Convertible
New from
$43,680 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 7 L / 100km
About the Mini Convertible
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Mini Convertible is a sports car offered in a 2D Convertible body style. Available in Australia from $43,680 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Cooper Classic variant and topping out at $67,880 for the John Cooper Works Mini Yours.
There are 9 variants of the Convertible available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2021.
Engine options include 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (100kW/220Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (141kW/280Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2021 Convertible is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.97 - 128.79 kW/t
78.72 kW/t
414.97 kW/t
Boot Space
215 litres
112 litres
465 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 - 7 L/100km
4.6 L/100km
13.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
629 - 772 km
392 km
1,565 km
Price
$43,680 - $67,880
$32,180
$568,300
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
75,000 km
Unlimited
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,795 kg
1,174 kg
2,475 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
115 mm
82 mm
150 mm
2021 Mini Convertible Price
Cooper Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $43,680 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $43,680 |
Cooper Classic Plus
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,180 |
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $48,180 |
Cooper S Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $51,530 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $51,530 |
Cooper Mini Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $53,180 |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $53,180 |
Cooper S Mini Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $58,630 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $58,630 |
Cooper S Jcw Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $58,880 |
| 2.0L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $58,880 |
John Cooper Works Essential
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $60,380 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $60,380 |
John Cooper Works Classic
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $64,380 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $64,380 |
John Cooper Works Mini Yours
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $67,880 |
| 2.0L, 8-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | $67,880 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Mini Convertible Specs
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2021 Mini Convertible Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Mini Convertible
The most fuel efficient Mini Convertible is the Cooper Classic Plus with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.5L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.6L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Mini Convertible that uses the most amount of fuel is the John Cooper Works Mini Yours with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 7L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Mini Convertible variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Mini Convertible | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
| 1.5L, 7-speed auto, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.6 L/100km |
2021 Mini Convertible Warranty
What is the warranty on a Mini Convertible?
The Mini Convertible offers a 3 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Mini Convertible FAQs
The cheapest Mini Convertible is the Cooper Classic that starts from $43,680.
The most expensive Mini Convertible is the John Cooper Works Mini Yours that starts from $67,880.
The best towing capacity of a Mini Convertible is null kg offered by the following variants: Cooper Classic, Cooper Classic Plus, Cooper S Classic, Cooper Mini Yours, Cooper S Mini Yours, Cooper S Jcw Sport, John Cooper Works Essential, John Cooper Works Classic and John Cooper Works Mini Yours.
The largest Mini Convertible is the John Cooper Works Essential which measures 1727mm wide, 3874mm in length and sits 1415mm tall.
The most powerful Mini Convertible is the John Cooper Works Essential which has 170kW of power from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mini Convertible is built in The Netherlands and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mini Convertible is the John Cooper Works Essential which weighs 1795 kg (kerb weight).
The Mini Convertible uses Premium Unleaded.