MINI Cooper S Price 2026, Specs, On-Road Price & Review
MINI's fifth-generation Cooper S is a 3-door CBU hot hatch with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol making 201 PS and 300 Nm through a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic, offered in Essential, Classic, Favoured, John Cooper Works, Victory and GP Inspired trims from ₹44.45 lakh to ₹58.90 lakh ex-showroom.
- Fuel / drive
- Petrol
- 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic
- Waiting period
- Ask dealer
- On sale since
- 2024-07
- Fifth generation (2024–), 3-door CBU
Updated 1 Nov 2026 · Facts from 7 official sources listed below · Opinion is Auto Grid's own.
Variants & Ex-showroom Prices
MINI Cooper S Variants and Prices in India
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom (Delhi) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹44.45 lakh |
| Classic Pack | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹50.40 lakh |
| Favoured Pack | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹53.25 lakh |
| John Cooper Works Pack | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹55.15 lakh |
| Victory Edition | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹57.50 lakh |
| GP Inspired Edition | Petrol | 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | ₹58.90 lakh |
Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, insurance and road tax; on-road price in Hyderabad is typically 12–18% higher. Source: MINI official price list, read 31 Oct 2026.
What you actually pay
MINI Cooper S On-Road Price in Hyderabad (Estimate)
Indicatively ₹53.62 lakh – ₹73.69 lakh on-road in Hyderabad for the base to top variant, built from the ex-showroom price plus Telangana life tax, first-year comprehensive insurance, registration and the road-safety cess.
| Component | Base variant | Top variant |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-showroom (Delhi) | ₹44.45 lakh | ₹58.90 lakh |
| Telangana life tax (18%–20%) | ₹8.00 lakh – ₹8.89 lakh | ₹10.60 lakh – ₹12.37 lakh |
| Insurance, 1st year comprehensive (2.5–4%) | ₹1.11 lakh – ₹1.78 lakh | ₹1.47 lakh – ₹2.36 lakh |
| Registration + ₹5,000 road-safety cess + handling | ~₹6,000 | ~₹6,000 |
| On-road, Hyderabad (indicative) | ₹53.62 lakh – ₹55.18 lakh | ₹71.03 lakh – ₹73.69 lakh |
Estimate, not a quote: life-tax slabs as published for private cars in Telangana (13% under ₹5 lakh, 14% to ₹10 lakh, 17–18% to ₹20 lakh, 18–21% above; 2% extra on a second car in the same name); the ₹5,000 road-safety cess applies from 1 March 2026; insurance varies with add-ons. Searching the Cooper price in Kerala, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Pune, Lucknow, Mumbai? Ex-showroom is near-identical nationwide; on-road differs by each state’s road tax.
MINI Cooper S Mileage (Claimed)
| Powertrain | Fuel | MINI claimed figure |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L TwinPower Turbo petrol | Petrol · 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic | 16.82 km/l (MINI India spec sheet) |
Manufacturer-claimed (ARAI / MIDC cycle where applicable); city driving in Hyderabad traffic typically returns 20–30% less.
Engines, Motors & Gearboxes
Cooper Powertrain Options
2.0L TwinPower Turbo petrol
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Displacement
- 1998 cc
- Power
- 201 PS @ 4700-6500 rpm
- Torque
- 300 Nm @ 1450-4500 rpm
- Transmission
- 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic
- Claimed efficiency
- 16.82 km/l (MINI India spec sheet)
Dimensions & Practicality
- Length
- 3876 mm
- Width
- 1744 mm
- Height
- 1432 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2495 mm
- Ground clearance
- 146 mm
- Boot space
- 210 L
- Seating
- 4
- Fuel tank
- 37 L
Feature List
MINI Cooper S Features (from MINI’s official specification)
Safety
- •6 airbags (front, side and curtain)
- •5-star Euro NCAP (2025) — 33.6/40 adult, 40.5/49 child
- •Level 1 ADAS — front collision warning, lane departure warning, attentiveness assistant, speed warning, reversing assistant
- •Dynamic Stability Control with traction and cornering brake control
- •ABS with EBD
- •Electronic parking brake
Comfort & Convenience
- •Automatic climate control
- •Wireless charging tray
- •Electrically adjustable front seats (Favoured and above)
- •Driver's seat massage function (Favoured and above)
- •Harman Kardon surround sound (Classic Pack and above)
Technology
- •240 mm circular OLED MINI Interaction Unit
- •MINI Operating System 9 with Intelligent Personal Assistant
- •Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- •Head-up display (Favoured and above)
- •Digital Key Plus
Exterior
- •Panoramic glass roof
- •17-inch alloy wheels, 18-inch optional
- •Octagonal front grille
- •LED headlights with customisable DRL signatures
MINI Cooper S Colours
British Racing Green · Chili Red · Sunny Side Yellow · Blazing Blue · Icy Sunshine Blue · Indigo Sunset Blue · Melting Silver · Midnight Black · Nanuq White · Ocean Wave Green (10 options, per MINI)
The Auto Grid Review
MINI Cooper S Review: Our Verdict
The Cooper S is a rare sight in our Kondapur bay — low volumes mean we see a handful a year — but every one has arrived in excellent factory condition, with tighter shut lines and a harder clear coat than most CBU imports in this price band. The short overhangs mean the front bumper and the lower grille take the brunt of stone chips on ORR ramps, and the matte-adjacent Nanuq White and Midnight Black finishes show dealer-prep swirl under our lamps faster than the brighter British Racing Green or Chili Red. The panoramic glass roof and the flush-ish tail-lamp cluster are straightforward to film given the car's small, simple panels, and owners who have paid this much for a hatchback almost always want the badge protected in full.
What we like
- +5-star Euro NCAP rating with 6 airbags standard
- +Genuine go-kart handling and a characterful 201 PS turbo-petrol
- +Strong factory build quality and panel fit for a CBU import
- +Six distinct trims let buyers choose exactly how much kit they want
What we’d change
- –₹44.45-58.90 lakh buys a hatchback with a four-seat, three-door body
- –Rear seat and boot space are tight even by premium-hatch standards
- –MINI India's dealer network is thin outside the metros
- –Limited editions (Victory, GP Inspired) are allocation-constrained
Is the Cooper right for you? Seven driver personalities, scored
Find the row that sounds like your driving life — that is the verdict that matters for you.
City Commuter
10–30 km a day through traffic
Fun and easy to place in traffic thanks to its compact footprint, but the price and firm ride are a lot to justify for pure commuting duty.
Highway Cruiser
ORR laps and expressway weekends
Stable and quick in a straight line, though the firm suspension and small tank mean it is not the most relaxed long-distance companion.
Family First
Four or five aboard, school runs to road trips
A 3-door, 4-seat hatchback with a 210-litre boot is not built for family duty; look at the Countryman if you need MINI badge and space.
Driving Enthusiast
Cares how it steers, not just how it looks
This is the reason to buy a Cooper S — genuine go-kart handling, a characterful turbo-petrol and a manual-feeling dual-clutch gearbox.
First-Car Buyer
Budget-conscious and resale-aware
The price, running costs and thin service network make this a poor first car despite the badge appeal.
Chauffeur-Driven Executive
Judged from the rear seat
A 2-door-feeling hatchback is the wrong shape for a chauffeured brief; look at a Countryman or a German sedan instead.
Weekend Explorer
Ghats, dirt tracks and monsoon roads
Low ground clearance and road-biased tyres keep this strictly on tarmac, however much fun the roads themselves are.
Paint Protection
PPF for the MINI Cooper S: What We Install and Why
Where it takes damage
The short front overhang and low bumper lip take the first stone chips on ORR ramps; matte-adjacent finishes like Nanuq White and Midnight Black show dealer-prep swirl marks fastest, and the rear tail-lamp cluster's tight shut lines are a common scuff zone in compact parking.
Our recommendation
AG1 full-front with mirror-cap and headlight protection for daily use; full-body AG1 Square for Victory and GP Inspired editions where the paint and the badge are the point of ownership.
Coverage
Full front standard; add rocker panels for ORR-heavy use and full body for the limited editions.
MINI Cooper S vs Countryman C vs Swift vs Fortuner
Cross-shopped against: Audi A3 Sportback, BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé, Volkswagen Golf GTI, MINI Countryman C.
| Model | Segment | Ex-showroom | Fuel | Waiting period | Auto Grid rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Cooper S | Premium hot hatch | ₹44.45 lakh – ₹58.90 lakh | Petrol | — | 4.2 / 5 |
| MINI Countryman C | Premium compact SUV | ₹47.50 lakh | Petrol | — | 4.3 / 5 |
| Maruti Suzuki Swift | Premium compact hatchback | ₹5.84 lakh – ₹8.89 lakh | Petrol / CNG | 1–2 weeks in Delhi and Mumbai | 3.9 / 5 |
| Toyota Fortuner | Ladder-frame full-size SUV | ₹35.11 lakh – ₹50.97 lakh | Diesel / Diesel mild hybrid / Petrol | 1 month | 4.3 / 5 |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | Performance hatchback | ₹50.91 lakh | Petrol | — | 4.4 / 5 |
Hyundai
Grand i10 NIOS
The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a 3,815 mm hatchback with an 83 PS 1.2 Kappa petrol (5MT or AMT) and a 69 PS dual-cylinder Hy-CNG Duo (5MT). Six airbags, ABS and 3-point belts for all seats are standard across 15 Delhi variants from Era to Asta AMT, with the VIBE edition adding black alloys, a red-accent cabin and a dashcam. Hyundai has confirmed a next-generation i10 is in development.
Hyundai
i20
The Hyundai i20 is a 3,995 mm premium hatchback with a 1.2 Kappa petrol making 83 PS with the 5-speed manual and 88 PS with the IVT automatic. Six airbags, ESC and ISOFIX are standard across 15 Delhi variants from Era to Asta(O) IVT Knight; top trims add a 10.25-inch navigation screen, Bose 7-speaker audio, Bluelink, a dashcam and a voice-enabled sunroof. 1.5 million sold in India by July 2026.
Hyundai
i20 N Line
The Hyundai i20 N Line is the sporty i20 with a 120 PS, 172 Nm 1.0 turbo-petrol (6MT or 7DCT), all-four disc brakes, twin-tip exhaust, R16 N alloys and a red-accented cabin. Two trims, N6 and N8; N8 adds the 10.25-inch navigation screen, Bose 7-speaker audio, Bluelink, dashcam and a voice-enabled sunroof. Five Delhi variants.
Maruti Suzuki
Alto K10
The Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 is an entry-level five-seat hatchback sold through Arena with a 998 cc K10C three-cylinder petrol (5-speed MT or AGS automatic) and a factory S-CNG option. Six airbags and ESP are listed across all variants. It is aimed at first-time buyers and city commuters who want the lowest running cost in the Maruti range.
Maruti Suzuki
Baleno
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is a five-seat premium hatchback sold through NEXA. The September 2026 facelift brought a 1197 cc Z12E petrol (5-speed MT or AGS), an S-CNG with manual or AGS, a NEXWave grille, ventilated front seats and segment-first Level 2 ADAS on the Alpha (O). Six airbags are standard across 13 variants.
Maruti Suzuki
Celerio
The Maruti Suzuki Celerio is a compact five-seat hatchback sold through Arena with a 998 cc K10C petrol (5-speed MT or AGS automatic) and a VXi S-CNG variant. Maruti lists six airbags, ESP and pedestrian-protection compliance across the range. It sits between the Alto K10 and the WagonR as a city commuter with an automatic option.
FAQs
MINI Cooper S: Questions Buyers Ask
The Cooper S starts at ₹44.45 lakh for the Essential trim and rises to ₹58.90 lakh for the limited-run GP Inspired Edition, ex-showroom, per MINI India's October 2026 price list.
As a driver's hatchback, yes — a 5-star Euro NCAP rating, strong build quality and genuine go-kart handling back up the badge. It suits a buyer who wants a characterful second or third car rather than practical daily transport, given the tight rear seat and thin dealer network.
The Classic Pack is the sensible middle ground, adding the Harman Kardon sound system and styling extras over the Essential without the Favoured's full premium-kit price jump. Pick the John Cooper Works Pack only if you want the sportier styling and chassis tune.
5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2025, with 6 airbags standard across the range.
The Cooper S is the sharper-handling, lower, 3-door hot hatch; the Countryman C is the practical, five-seat SUV with a bigger boot and India-assembled pricing. Pick the Cooper S for driving thrills and the Countryman C if you need everyday usability.
Yes — BMW Group has owned the MINI brand since 2000, and MINI India is run by BMW Group India, sharing dealership infrastructure and after-sales support with BMW in several cities.
The Classic Pack is the sweet spot for most buyers, adding the Harman Kardon sound system and styling extras over the Essential without the Favoured's full jump in price; go for the John Cooper Works Pack only if you specifically want its sportier styling and chassis tune.
Not really — despite both being hatchbacks, the Cooper S costs over seven times as much as a top-spec Swift and targets a completely different buyer. Autocomplete groups them because people search 'hatchback' broadly, not because they are cross-shopped in practice.
Yes — its short front overhang takes stone chips first and the matte-adjacent colours swirl quickly under dealer washing, so we recommend a full-front AG1 package as the minimum for every Cooper S.
Indicatively ₹53.62 lakh–₹73.69 lakh on-road in Hyderabad: ex-showroom ₹44.45 lakh–₹58.90 lakh (Delhi, 31 Oct 2026) plus Telangana life tax (18%–20%), first-year insurance and registration. Dealer quotes vary with insurance add-ons and accessories.
MINI's claimed figures: 2.0L TwinPower Turbo petrol — 16.82 km/l (MINI India spec sheet). Real-world figures depend on traffic, load and driving style.
The top variant is the GP Inspired Edition (Petrol, 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic) at ₹58.90 lakh ex-showroom Delhi; the base model is the Essential (Petrol, 7-speed Steptronic dual-clutch automatic) at ₹44.45 lakh. 6 variants in all, as of 31 Oct 2026.
Ground clearance 146 mm, boot space 210 litres, 4 seats, length 3876 mm (MINI official specification).
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Full programme details →Sources
- MINI India — Cooper/Cooper S official specification sheet (Jan 2026 update) · read 31 Oct 2026
- ZigWheels — MINI Cooper S price and variants (updated Oct 2026) · read 31 Oct 2026
- TheSpecD — MINI Cooper S safety rating and specifications · read 31 Oct 2026
- Autocar India — new MINI Cooper S launched in India (24 Jul 2024) · read 31 Oct 2026
- BMW Group press — MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works Pack launched in India · read 31 Oct 2026
- Team-BHP — MINI Cooper S spec card: 3,876 mm length, 2,495 mm wheelbase, 146 mm ground clearance · read 1 Nov 2026
- Wikipedia — MINI brand ownership: BMW retained the MINI name when it broke up Rover Group in 2000 · read 1 Nov 2026
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