Are MINI Coopers owned by BMW?

While many people think that MINI is a British company, you may be surprised who owns MINI Cooper. The brand is actually owned by German automaker, BMW.

Why did BMW buy MINI?

BMW insisted that even a compact model must feature traditional BMW characteristics (such as rear wheel drive) to uphold the company’s standards and image. The “MINI” brand, however, did not share these standards and BMW saw this as an opportunity to create a competitively priced, yet premium, compact car.

Is Mini Cooper worth buying?

Yes, the Mini Cooper is a good subcompact car. It comes in three body styles – the two- and four-door Mini Hardtop and the Mini Convertible – and it’s fun to drive thanks to its punchy engines and adept handling. The cabin is handsome and stylish, and the tech features are easy to use.

What is the model of a Mini Cooper?

Mini Cooper may refer to: The Mini (marque), which includes a number of different models produced by BMW since 2000. A number of different models have cars with the “Mini Cooper” title, including the Mini Hatch, the Mini Clubman , the Mini Countryman , the Mini Coupé, the Mini Roadster, and the Mini Paceman .

Who makes the Mini Cooper automobiles?

The Mini company is currently owned by BMW, who took over the Mini Cooper production line in 1999 and did the majority of the mechanical engineering on the resurrected Mini. Along with the Mini Cooper, BMW makes the Mini One, Mini Cooper S and the MK II.

What is with the Mini Cooper?

The Mini Cooper is fun to drive and has plenty of head- and legroom up front. This version uses a small four-cylinder engine, paired with a slick manual, a CVT in early versions, or a responsive six-speed automatic. Handling is agile, with quick, precise steering and very little body roll. However, the ride can be choppy.

Is the BMW MINI Electric?

BMW unveils an all-electric version of the classic Mini – its third electric Mini concept. For a while now, BMW has been saying that its next all-electric vehicle after the i3 is going to be an electric Mini, but instead of unveiling the production vehicle, the German automaker has been unveiling electric Mini concept vehicles one after the other.