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Mini’s new JCW range proves lightweight thrills aren't dead in the EV age
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2008 Mini Cooper 3 Door
The new Mini Cooper 3 Door is a Light Luxury offered in a 3D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $24,500 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the variant and topping out at $74,500 for the.
Engine options include null (190kW/350Nm), 1.5L turbo petrol direct injection (115kW/230Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (150kW/300Nm), 1.5L turbo (100kW/220Nm), 2.0L turbo (141kW/280Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (75kW/180Nm), 1.5L turbo diesel common rail (85kW/270Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (75kW/180Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (72kW/153Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (82kW/270Nm), 2.0L turbo diesel common rail (82kW/270Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol direct injection (135kW/260Nm). Non-electric variants are available with 7-speed automatic, 6-speed manual, 8-speed automatic, manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Cooper 3 Door is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2008 Mini Cooper 3 Door
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2008 Mini Cooper 3 Door
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2008 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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Sales Data
Mini Cooper 3 Door Sales rolling 12-months#
2008 Mini Cooper 3 Door
Frequently Asked Questions
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The most powerful Mini Cooper 3 Door is the undefined which has 225kW of power and 450nm of torque from its 2.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Mini Cooper 3 Door is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Mini Cooper 3 Door is the undefined which weighs 2055 kg (kerb weight).
The Mini Cooper 3 Door may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Electric, Premium Unleaded, Diesel or Unleaded.
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