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2005 Mini Cooper 3 Door
The 2005 Mini Cooper 3 Door is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $24,500 for the One variant and topping out at $74,500 for the Cooper S Goodwood variant.
There are 51 variants of the Cooper 3 Door available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2024.
The 2005 Cooper 3 Door was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Mini Cooper 3 Door include electric motor (190kW/350Nm), electric motor (135kW/290Nm), electric motor (160kW/330Nm), electric motor (135kW/270Nm), 1.2L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (75kW/180Nm), 1.2L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (75kW/180Nm), 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (115kW/230Nm), 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (100kW/220Nm), 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (100kW/230Nm), 1.5L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (85kW/270Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (72kW/153Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder (90kW/160Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (82kW/270Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (135kW/260Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (155kW/280Nm), 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (160kW/280Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (150kW/300Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (141kW/280Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (170kW/320Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (225kW/450Nm), 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (141kW/300Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (82kW/270Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 6-speed manual manual, 8-speed automatic with manual mode, 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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2005 Mini Cooper 3 Door
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2005 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Dimensions
3,821 mm
1,727 mm
1,414 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,821 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,727 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,414 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Mini Cooper 3 Door
Sales Data
2024776Total Sales
Mini Cooper 3 Door Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2005 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper variant that starts from $0.
See all Mini Cooper 3 Door PricingThe most expensive Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper S Goodwood variant that starts from $74,500.
See all Mini Cooper 3 Door PricingThe best towing capacity of a Mini Cooper 3 Door is 750 kg offered by the following variants: Ray, Cooper, Cooper Green Park, Cooper Hyde Park, Cooper Baker Street, Cooper Bayswater and Cooperhyde Park.
See all Mini Cooper 3 Door towing capacityThe largest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the Cooper E Classic variant which measures 1756mm wide, 3858mm in length and sits 1460mm tall.
The most powerful Mini Cooper 3 Door is the John Cooper Works Gp variant which has 225kW of power and 450nm of torque.
The Mini Cooper 3 Door is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded, Diesel, Electric or Unleaded.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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