MINI cars

MINI used cars

Used Mini cars are some of the most desirable hatchbacks on the market and have been for decades. This is thanks to their traditional small form factor and get-up-and-go mentality. 

They’re not as small as they once were, but as SUVs become more popular, Mini’s not being left behind. 

History of MINI

In 1996, BMW bought the British car company in a move to make its cars more reliable and get a wider reach across the automotive industry. 

Nowadays, Minis aren’t so ‘mini’, with models such as the Countryman and Clubman towering over the standard Hatch model.  

This is designed to appeal to a wider audience who are considering an SUV over a smaller city car like the compact Mini Cooper from the '60s. Another reason BMW has been so pivotal to Mini’s success is by providing solidly reliable engines that are efficient and easy to maintain. 

Standout MINI features

Modern used Mini cars for sale come packed with high levels of tech, including a large (and very round) infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, sat-nav, a superb sound system as standard, and lots of driving assistance features. 

This tech continues into the realm of safety, which Mini takes very seriously. Its cars come fitted with safety features such as airbags, ISOFIX child seat mounting points, automatic emergency braking (AEB) and anti-lock brakes, among other things.  

This helps its models achieve high scores following crash tests by Euro NCAP. 

Driving a MINI

Being so small and nimble, Mini used cars are great fun to drive, with peppy engines and reliable gearbox options.  

Whether it’s around town or on a longer motorway journey, all used Mini cars handle everything with ease. 

Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models also keep running costs low – especially with the all-electric models that are, in theory, more reliable because they have fewer moving parts.  

You should buy a used Mini if you live in a city and need a great run-around to get from A to B. Minis are also ideal for family life in the countryside, thanks to the larger boots and greater practicality they now offer.   

Popular used MINI cars

Since being taken over by BMW, there’s a large range of Mini cars for sale, with an option for everyone. 

The most recognisable is the three-door or five-door Hatch, which has grown in recent years but still remains a small car by modern standards. 

If you want something with more space, then perhaps the Clubman estate or Countryman small SUV are right up your street. 

Head further into the Mini niche and you get to the Convertible and the John Cooper Works (JCW) versions, which couple top-down driving and sporty handling.