Overview
The MINI 3 Door is the short, four-seat petrol hatch for buyers who want the three-door MINI format rather than a family-first five-door. In F66 form it sits in the B-segment hatchback class, with a 1,998 cc engine and wet dual-clutch automatic. Prices start at RM279,888 for the Cooper S.
3 Door in 2026 — what's new
The petrol F66 MINI 3 Door carries on into 2026 unchanged. The range remains Cooper S and John Cooper Works, both with a 1,998 cc petrol engine, wet dual-clutch automatic and four seats. For 2026, the separate 1965 Victory Edition is based on the electric JCW 3 Door, so it does not alter these petrol Cooper S and JCW variants.
Variants (2)
RM279,888–RM318,888 · est. from RM2,855/mo
Which variant to buy
Most buyers should start with the Cooper S at RM279,888. It already gets the same 1,998 cc displacement, wet dual-clutch automatic and four-seat layout as the John Cooper Works. The JCW costs RM318,888, so the RM39,000 gap buys 27 hp, from 201 hp to 228 hp. Pay more only if that higher-output JCW version is the point; on paper, the core layout is the same.
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 201 hp
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,998 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.6 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 210 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Key specs
- Horsepower
- 228 hp
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Capacity
- 1,998 cc
- 0-100 km/h
- 6.1 seconds
- Transmission
- Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
- Driveline
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 4
- Boot Space
- 210 litres
- Airbags
- Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtain
Colours
across the range — availability varies by variant
- Chilli Red Metallic
- Legend Grey Metallic
- Nanuq White Metallic
- Ocean Wave Green Metallic
- Midnight Black II Metallic
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Verdict
The MINI 3 Door is best read as a style-led, premium-priced three-door petrol hatch, not a rational B-segment buy. Its 2024-generation petrol Cooper S is a warmed-over take on the outgoing petrol MINI Hatch, while the brand’s clean-sheet new hatch direction is electric. The numbers make the positioning clear: even the Cooper S costs far above a Myvi or Iriz, and the JCW is priced higher than a Toyota GR Yaris.
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MINI 3 Door FAQ
How much is the MINI 3 Door in Malaysia?
The MINI 3 Door costs RM279,888 for the Cooper S and RM318,888 for the John Cooper Works in Malaysia.
Which MINI 3 Door variant should I buy?
Buy the Cooper S unless you specifically want the John Cooper Works. The JCW adds 27 hp, taking output from 201 hp to 228 hp, but both variants use a 1,998 cc petrol engine and wet dual-clutch automatic.
What engine does the MINI 3 Door use?
Both variants use a 1,998 cc petrol engine with a wet dual-clutch automatic. The Cooper S makes 201 hp; the John Cooper Works makes 228 hp. Both seat four.
How does the MINI 3 Door compare on price with rivals?
It sits at the top end of the B-segment hatchback price spread. Listed rivals run from RM42,800 to RM315,600, while the MINI 3 Door ranges from RM279,888 to RM318,888.
