2019 Mini Cooper Review // Can a 3-cylinder be any fun??
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- Опубликовано: 3 июл 2024
- The Mini Cooper 3-door is the base model in the Mini lineup and starts roughly $23,000 in the Canadian Market. The buyer still needs to add heated seats as an option! The biggest surprise is just how good the 1.5L turbo 3-cylinder engine is. Sure, not as much fun as a Cooper S but for everyday commuting, this car is fun, frugal and surprisingly good.
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Any MINI is fun to drive, every time.
Bought mine last year!!! Special edition one!!! I am not disappointed at all. People may say it’s overpriced but it’s worth it. The pick up, the noise and the handling is absolutely awesome. VW golfs can’t compare
Honest as always. I’m glad you are not saying every car only with advantages. Keep that being honest and straight forward.
The radio does come back on when you end a phone call
2:25 Yes it does go back to the radio. I bought a 2019 three cylinder and it really is a hoot to drive. Two thumbs up.
I actually like when you test the top of the line stuff. I like to know what I'm getting when I go full spec, and how the stuff performs. Love your videos!
Always fun to watch Zach's reviews....
Great review. Yesterday I bought a 2019, base model, with the signature trim, convertible in Caribbean Aqua. But it's an automatic. So far I love it. I'm glad I found this video because there's almost no videos on RUclips with the base model. They are mostly Mini S or above.
I got my 1.5 tuned... dynoed at 179 bhp and 250lb flt.... it's awesome. I don't want an S now ;-)
What’s it doing 0-60 in? Must be coming in under 7 seconds I’m guessing
What tune? My gf is doing in+
Is the tune the only thing that got those dyno numbers, or did you do intake and exhaust mods?
I just bought a 3 cyl clubman, if you don’t mind me asking, how much did that tune cost?
Interested on the tuning. How fast it goes from 0 to 100? Going to get 1.5t f55 soon
I will keep this short and sweet....one of your better reviews..good job
Nice review. I have had six Mini's and I have this 3 cylinder in the Clubman. It is surprisingly strong at city speeds. In the lighter 3 door I suspect it is great. You really only notice the low power when you hit it for merge or passing speeds. I think people will love the gas mileage but you do have to use premium.
i have the s 2019 and its amazing and really fun
I'm driving Mini Countryman manual transmission 2018 version with same engine you reviewed. It's enough horsepower for me and it is oil efficient.
thanks for the detailed review!
This car handles amazingly and is peppy.
Great review!
I have the 5 door version of this car and its just a hoot it drive. I am thankful that mini is still making a manual with a real handbrake. No issues, flies thru corners.
3cyl or S model?
3cyl or S model?
@@buildmorefarms1007 3 cylinder in Australia
My future car 😍
Funny that he mentions heel-toe downshifts.
Minis have auto-rev matching (both on up and downshifts), so not so much. Some people dislike this feature but on snowy roads that means a quick downshift while turning will never force you into understeer.
You still get engine braking, just not clutch braking (and your clutch will last longer).
I've always wanted to test drive one of these.
I did luke 4 weeks ago and since then it s not quitting my mind a real greaf fun stylish car a unicorn
Recently bought one of these, but the S trim (and plenty of the fancy, “I know I don’t actually need these features”), and I love it. Some major takeaways:
1. The 4-cylinder is definitely better. Test driving the 3 was fine, but the full-sized engine is quicker and worth it.
2. Consider ordering to get the moon roof deleted (what I did). It quiets the cabin quite a bit, and I did drive a tester with a squeaky one. Probably can have something like that fixed, but I’m in AZ, so less sunlight in the car is fine.
3. The automatic is faster...part of this is me being new to a manual, but the auto is very good. If all you want is speed, get the auto w/ paddle shifters.
4. The Starlight Blue looks AMAZING.
Auto sucks.
The 3 cylinder already has 130bhp why do you need 170+
About the remote/toggle switch, they have comfort access which adds a small button on the door handles so all you have to do is come close to the car with ur keys in ur pocket and press on to that door handle switch so u can get in the car..
not with this one
I have a 2015 Cooper S and i never take the keys out of my pocket, i just press the button and i’m in. 🤷🏻♂️
Should be standard for the base model, it´s a premium city car after all
Just press the back button which is located around the idrive rotary knob. and that will take you out of the phone call to whatever you were listening to before the phone call. It's been like this for years.
Not sure where you get your specifications from, but the correct torque value for the base Cooper is 162 lb-ft , not 136. Pretty big difference.
Man 2019 you should get a cooper or cooper s with LED.
My wife has this car, thankfully without the armrest 😉had it 4 years and it’s been 100% reliable so far. The only slight complaint is the rapid brake pad wear compared with other cars that we have owned.
Mine is 5 years old now. 100% agree. I think it's a great car (especially now I had it remapped it feels super quick!!) It does wear pads, but I think that's because there's virtually zero braking from the engine when slowing down it just coasts forever.
One name for you: AKEBONO
Just get better pads
@@joshuamast5128 yeah I do now 👍🏼 the ones bMW fitted never lasted long. Still got the car 😀
@@lanehogger1532 how has it Ben in terms of reliability and repair cost
At last, a critical review that is critical.
Interesting that in Canada Cooper is the base model. In Europe, the Mini line starts with the One First (75 hp). I agree that they could’ve integrated keyless entry across all the models, but then, it’s BMW.
Dear sir.
Yeah you are right about those minor things
Remote entry is just a huge safety issue so I don't mind pressing one button to get in
The Mini Cooper has three options for accessory “Lines”. The Classic does not have keyless entry for $1,300 (can). Premier $2,000 adds keyless entry and Premier + $4,850 adds navigation and apple car play (the only way you can get it on a mini)
Mini needs to replace the manual handbrake with an electronic hand brake. This would resolve the handbrake blocking the centre arm rest. They do this on the CountryMan.
Handbrake turns - it’s a mini !!
For one, nobody ever uses a handbrake except when parking on a hill.
Also it does go back to radio, or there is a mode button on the wheel.
The armrest isn't really a problem, you have to unlock the handbrake when you drive anyway. It just becomes a routine after a while. It's a very fun car to drive.
It's a routine that could have been avoided had they designed the car better.
mac daddy Zeikert
Getting mine tomorrow!!! 🎉🎉
How did it go?
I think the phone call problem only happens to Android phones. I recently made the switch from iOS to Android and just encountered this "does not go back to where it was" problem.
It does go back to the radio ....
That arm rest is so stupid... I have a 2018 Cooper S for a year now, and I just keep it up and not use it at all. Good to see a review that points out the impracticability of some features.
”The arm rest needs to go down so you can shift on this tall shifter” *puts elbow on the very back of the armrest*
I absolutely love how even the base model comes standard with a panoramic sunroof. Maybe it's because I've just been driving dark and dingy econoboxes just a solid metal roof all my life. It's a shame how other manufacturers make you step up all the way to the highest tiers just to get one. And even then it's just a front sunroof. It's better than nothing, but come on. I'm sure they can do better. Especially with the growing trend of slopping roofs and smaller rear windows, a bit of extra light would be terrific. Just sit in a Cadillac ELR and you'll get what I mean. Sitting in one of those feels like a dungeon.
Not standard, watch again
@@Motormouth... believe it or not, I went on the Mini configurator on their website while I was watching this review because I was intrigued on how much a Mini costs. The Cooper Classic Trim in both the 3 and 4 door variants listed Panoramic sunroofs as included equipment.
Thks.
I have a strange question and I hope someone may be able to answer me. I am a fairly new driver looking to buy my second car. My car currently is a Toyota Aygo and I’m looking to upgrade to a Cooper or Cooper S. Price isn’t an obstacle on these models but seeing as I’ve only had a pretty slow car so far, would a Cooper S be complete overkill? Appreciate anyone’s input :)
My 2016 Had keyless entry I suspect that 2019 does as well just push the button on the handle. Strange.
It is a very interesting position Mini puts you in. I'd get the auto if the trans was a Porsche type but a dual clutch unit reminds me of a ford plastic gear unit. I learned how to shift gears on an old 3 on a three on the tree unit. Driving around and around in a big parking lot. I thought about purchasing the electric unit but bmw missed out by not including a little motor along with it, an extender. Actually the mechanical end is pretty old as far as power units are concerned. A little antiquated The old mini had a better set up as far as the tranny clutch unit. I don't like driving 1950's cars in 2022.
The engine is a BMW B38 engine, it was found in the I8
But it does switch back to the last media source. Did you use the steering wheel controls to end the call?
The mpg of what you saw would be helpful on that 3 cylinder engine.
I have the 3cyl Clubman...my combined avg mpg for city/fwy driving is 30.3mpg. YMMV
Actually, a good review, glad you drove the manual gearbox and 3 cylinders engine. most reviewers always pick the top engine / specs car. and some good points about the quirks in the design.
i have had 4 Mini cooper cars, 2x cooper, 2x cooper s models both Gen 1 & Gen 2. would be nice for the gen 3 to still retain a 1.6 turbo for the cooper S. 2litre is a big fuel bill for average user.
major gripe i have with Mini Canada is the CEO should be fired because they don't let you customize like the old days, now they all seem to be Auto, and if you want heated seats you have to have a sunroof. i hate sunroofs, its extra weight, going to leak and spoils the looks and lines of the car.
all Mini's should come standard with Manual transmission and hard roof, its the British thing. and only have Auto as an expensive option.
Mini Canada needs to get their act together.
The Mazda3 Sport starts at about $18k. It''s a bit faster than the Mini, runs on regular gas, has more interior space and handles like a sports car. I've owned both and the Mazda3 was a great driver's car. The nice thing about the Mini is that it kind of takes you back to the old sports car days when you could feel the road under you and the engine had a nice growl when you put your foot down. The Mini just feels more like an old British sports car where the Mazda3 feels more like a very capable touring sedan.
But the 3 is bigger
is it enough powerful to drive into big mountain easily ?
Does the three-cylinder offer reasonable deceleration on downshift?
They haven`t addressed the hand brake - armrest issue for so long!
How is it during winter in Canada
I hate the speed limit in metro Vancouver.
You don’t have to raise the armrest if you only click the parking brake about three notches which is all that necessary. A lot of people love just rent shit on that parking break it up to six notches like it’s a 20% grade if the hill steep enough that three clicks won’t hold it and you either need to have your brake adjusted or your pads are going bad or you should be probably also putting it in gear as well if it’s that steep
Looks like that particular sample doesn't have the new LED tail lights. The new 2019 LED tail lights have a Union Jack pattern.
I know, BMW said it was a 2019, even sent me the paper work but this car might be a 2018.
@@Motormouth... It's a 2019. You can tell by the new Mini badge on the hood, oops, bonnet and hatch boot. It was refreshed for 2019.
I think that the Union Jack tail light is not available on the base trim on the Cooper.
Recently, Mini has divided all its models into three sub-trims. Classic, Signature and Iconic. Classic is the poverty spec while the Iconic is fully loaded. And Signature in the middle.
Maybe Mini of Canada has done the same thing. I noticed that your sample has the manual climate control. So I'm guessing that you got the Classic trim. So no Union Jack tail lights.
mx5hong Thanks for the info! Because I was wondering why it didn’t have the Union Jack rear lights!
@@francoisg3500 It looks like Mini USA and Mini Canada does things a little different in terms of options.
The sample car in the video looks like the US Signature trim which is the middle of the three trims offered in the U.S. I see the panoramic roof and the white colored roof. Two things not offered on the base Classic trim. And on the Signature trim, the LED headlights with the LED Union Jack tail lights are an option.
So, the pano roof, contrasting roof color and optional LED lights are found in the U.S. Signature trim. But in the sample model, I see has the manual climate control which is only found on the lower Classic trim in the U.S. But the dual zone auto climate is standard on the U.S. mid-grade Signature trim and upper Icon trim.
So yeah, it's confusing. And looking at Mini's Canadian site, Canada does have the three trim lines as in the U.S. But the names of the three trims are different and the standard and optional equipment are different from the U.S.
Bwm has been too busy designing and building the Supra to pay attention to small details like mini.
Sir how many doors is it? 🥰
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I think this engine can make way more power with a bigger turbo or higher compression ratio , but i think bmw still testing the reliability of this i3
Wow. You are a genius. You just found out that a bigger turbo can make more power. Pssst that is the case in any engine.
JCW next
I’ll be curious to see how the reliability is on the 3 cylinder engine. My experience with 3 cylinder designs in the past have been less than spectacular. Seems to be an out of balance issue that causes unusual wear and tear on bearings. Maybe BMW has worked it out. We’ll see.
I've heard the 3 cylinder ecoboost fiesta engines are one of the most reliable
@@gamesmaster1060that’s a massive lie, is why they went out of production because they had so many issues!
And to answer your question, BMW after 2015 improved reliability massively!
MINI and BMW are now in the top 10 most reliable, which is saying a-lot for german vehicles!
I owned a 2016 Countryman for 4 years with a turbo 1.6L
It was excellent on fuel, dead reliable, only had one minor issue with accelerator pedal.
Drove the car till 110’000 km, only reason i got rid of it was because I could not afford the regular maintenance. BMW claims MINI is their economy luxury brand, but the maintenance is priced the same as a regular BMW.
Which is something you need to know before buying one.
@@RetroKingOG Yeah I was being sarcastic I assume lol
It's 28K canadian at 3 years old with 60,000kms
The Mini Cooper 3 Zylinder is better than thought, very low vibrations, good torque and power release, combined wirth low fuel consumption. My Cooper 4 door takes 6,0 liter/100km driven fast.
Much better than e.g. seat Leon 1,5liter 4 cylinder engine with 150hp.
Great little car with good gas mileage.
Interesting; I used to have a 1988 Chevy Sprint Turbo, 1.0 3 cylinder with 70hp and 107 lb-ft torque, which did 0-60 in 8-8.2 seconds. It literally weighed 1,000 lbs. less than the Mini. So, with a 50% larger engine and 60% higher curb weight, similar performance. That Sprint was really a slightly scaled up original Mini.
I had the standard 1986 Chevy Sprint ER 3 cylinder 5 speed manual. I used to drive it from LA to San Francisco to visit my boys frequently and the only parts I changed in 4 years, aside from regular service, were the battery and a new set of tires. It was a dream to drive especially on winding roads and it handled better than my current 1998 BMW 318ti auto with 61,000 actual miles which my wife and I bought brand new in 1998. I just loved that Sprint ER.
What about the Toyota Corolla iM? Does that compete with these since you included the Corolla hatchback? What about the Civic hatchback?
Andy - for this generation the Corolla iM name is going away and they're just calling it Corolla Hatchback
@@deviouslaw Although the iM has gone away (I didn't know that), it had a different profile to it, more wagon like and less hatchbacky. Are they really the same? Hatchback looks like it has less space inside.
Well, it's definitely not the same but much in the same way that any new generation vehicle is different than the old one. It's in the same class if that's what you mean. I think rear cargo area is slightly down, which is a weak point of the new design.
... Pseudo comparison as the Mini slots btwn the Fit and civic hatch. The corolla hatch XSE is nice; however the Japanese hatches will deliver a very different driving dynamic than the German mini.
seat mounted armrests break
3 cylinder engines are very fun, in snowmobiles.
... Same one in the (hybrid) i8 sportscar? (minus the electric motor) so its got that going for it...
the 3cyl is taken from the 1-series sold in EU.
in which is taken and modified into an i8. That just develops more power.
How about de Kia Soul as a rival?
Excellent review, thankyou.
... Maybe the 2020 Soul. The Soul/Soul+ spec closer to the 3cyl, whereas the Soul! (4cyl turbo) spec closer to the Cooper S; however, manuals are only available in the base trim Soul. The Cooper has the better driving experience, but the Soul has the better everyday usefulness plus better ingres/egress.
Kia soul is a ugly car rubbish
Not as cool. But Civic LX 6MT Sedan cost less and will out drive any of the tiny upstarts. Plus the Civic's 2.0L is like the 3cyl in the Mini, you can easily pull from 1000rpm or leave it in 2nd if you're lazy. However, it likes idling along in 5th at 40km/hr while maxing on the engine deactivation on the down hills... Might not seem right, but factor in that the Civic LX Sedan weight 2770lb.
In Europe, there's a tax premium on bigger displacement engines, but not here. All the manufacturer jumping on the Turbo bandwagon seems clueless to that fact. Toyota is only one that's in the know.
or they just don't want to spend R&D on different engines from different market, so they just develop for the trickiest (which is EURO-6 supposedly) and sell it everywhere.
TOYOTA, in the other hand, SELLS A SHIT TON MORE EVERYWHERE, and are known for making VERY region-specific cars (not just a different name, but really a completely different car). So since they're spending money to develop a new car anyways, might as well use different engines anyways. And they probably have more parts bin to raid just because of that.
This car, or Fiat 500 Lounge/Abarth?
I have owned both, they are different cars..Abarth is more raw, loud, coarse Mini is more refined...both quick, both fun. Mini quality is a bit higher than the 500 Abarth.
I'm interested in one of these. How is the Cooper S as a GTI alternative?
Clubman ALL4 (most expensive Mini) = GTI Alernative.
@@lucienl9465 How so? Isn't that an AWD more crossover variation?
@@deviouslaw Engine output it's near the same as 2019's GTI. forget the AWD system but engine output
@@lucienl9465 it's a shame it's so odd looking
@@deviouslaw more practical though
Which one would you choose between Murano 2019 base trim vs SantaFe essential trim 2019? Thanks
Zack the only good thing in that Mini is ... "Here comes the sun" from the Beatles playing on the radio .
No such thing as a second car in Singapore here unless you are like, rich ..... this base model easily cost 100k singapore dollar. Anyway great review but does cooper really needs a lot of maintenance? I really love the car design but I read a lot of bad reviews that it kind of break down easily.
I drive a 2016 Mini 2-door hardtop that I bought new in July 2016 and now have over 40,000 miles on it (65,000km) and have had ZERO maintenance issues whatsoever... everyone who has ever been in my MINI (named "Nigel") LOVES it and immediately wants one of their own... I would higly recommend this vehicle based on my own personal experience over the last 3 1/2 years motoring across the USA with Nigel.
@@bgdrewsif hi thanks for the response. Ya still looking into it but ur comment ease up my worries a little. It's really a big investment to buy a car here in Singapore so I gotta think carefully. But mini really looks damn cool!!!
If you really wont one, lease it, don't buy!
This.
Any particular reason? I'm thinking about buying one currently.
@@Timmeykc Reliability on the long term is the main reason. Great to drive. If it's not your daily drive and more like a toy car just go ahead.
@@phuot1 @Jens KC that and the fact that dealers expect people to change cars every 3 years anyways (spare me of what you think how long you/people actually keep their cars for, im saying its the market type dealers love to jump on instead because they make more money and more frequently).
So because of their business model you get new car maintenance/repair deals with dealers to the point that (probably a chicken and egg question at this point) its a good deal to lease since after those 3 year deals the overall operating cost would increase. Especially if you don't know how your car will be after 3 years.
I don't have to pull my keys out to lock/open my car... I just press the black lock/unlock button on my door handle. Done...
10 years old car
It is 3 times as expensive where I live. Import tax stings
this car should have remote entry fyi
This one does not
Those features can distract you while driving and may cause accidents.
Love my new MINI BMW SUPER FASTER THAN ANY OTHER SPORT CAR
🚘🚘🚘❤❤❤🚘🚘🚘
the corolla tourqe comes in at 4500 rpm...gastly sound
This makes me wish Ford brought the second gen Fiesta ST to North America even more. I love fun, cheap small cars. Mini is just so unreliable I would never even consider it. Know so many people with huge issues with them.
The 2014 and on models actually scored well in reliability.
I thought after 2011 their reliability was good
Hey, fix the Carcost link in your description. 😜
Thanks, fixed now
Half if the review over the toggle 🙄
And here I am with a mini s and thinking its not fun or quick enough
It’s all about the drive, shouldn’t be talking on phone,
This guy is nit picking...have had two MINIs and yes, the quirkiness is part of ownership so deal with it. If you want mainstream, get something else.
I’m guessing no before I watch video.. manual ?
I suggest you watch
Reliability of 3 cylinder? Balancing motor seems like an issue?
Yes sir. An interesting car at that price point..greet review!
@@freed14760 Smoothest 3cyl car on the road it is very peppy, smooth and quiet.
That's no 2019 model.
Del Johnson we recently pur
this is not even the current model. its the pre facelift version ...
@motormouth - while those small little issues are problematic for sure, mini customers won't care - they'll overlook all those poor-design and ergonomic issues.
The important part of this review is my man told the truth, those are ugly rims
They sell a three cylinder variant up there?
In America we get the lowest as a naturally aspirated in-line 4
And those are still quick as heck.
Try not to be critical over small things in a base model though, you shouldn’t expect greatness out of base models, they are made for point a, to point b.
I’m in California they sell them here now.
No they arnt made for a to b. If you wanted that you'd get a cheaper car
I gotta say, stay away from any Mini. Had 2014 Cooper S, first off the factory in Oxford. Had 3 transmission assembly replaced in less than 72K. And I thought BMW taking over the brand will be a good thing. 🤬
Mini rates 4th on reliability.
You got a lemon is all..it happens.
It's ridiculous that after a phone call you have to search to find an select the radio option every single time. What were they thinking??? And for that reason alone...I will not be buying one.
Surprised how low quality that interior is. Wow.
BMW nickels and dimes you to death on all their crap. EVERYTHING is extra $$$.
They're cool and fun looking, and a blast to drive (I've read), but they're junk, with a cramped interior, poor ergonomics and a harsh ride. Maybe these new ones are better, but that's the story of older ones.
MINI is sooooo played out. I can't remember the last time I saw one on the road, and I live in a big city (Phoenix). The quality reputation of MINI is abysmal, especially after their transmission failure fiasco....
I see mini everywhere here in Vancouver and I have one. In more than 3 years, not a single issue except one software update. You are talking about last gen, the current gen has very good quality and the transmission is also great.
... Dealer proximity (and reputation) has a lot to do with it too. Maybe Vancouverites are more chic/hip than Phoenixians.
with their bad reliability reputation youl be surprised there are lots of them in los angeles
the F55/F56 is completely different from the last gen, which i think you were referring to (yeah those are horrid).
BMW took the reigns of the design more as a result of that I guess, and said "ok thats enough MINI, no more funny shits"
I am guessing you have never owned one Daniel, I am on my second one and love them and haven’t had any problems...