Best MINI Cars Under $50,000 for 2022

When it comes to finding the right car for your needs, we know that price is a crucial factor in your shopping decisions, so we've filtered our data for the Best MINI Cars Under $50,000. We have painstakingly crunched the data to extrapolate which vehicles are superior in five key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. We then calculate the average Overall rating to give you a sense of how it compares to its peers, and include the top examples of different power sources. These ratings are purely objective and not influenced by subjective opinions of reviewers in order to give you a very neutral and unbiased snapshot of how vehicles measure up to their competitors.

Depending on your preferences or needs, there are several contenders for the Best MINI Cars Under $50,000. It's all about identifying what matters most to you - be it fuel efficiency, performance, or the reassurance of a long warranty — and choosing a car that fits those criteria within your budget. Click through to our model pages to dive deeper into the qualities, features, and specifications that help these models earn the title of Best MINI Cars Under $50,000.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

The 2022 MINI Clubman earns the top spot in our Best MINI Cars Under $50,000 thanks to impressive Power and Efficiency ratings.
While 2022 MINI Countryman couldn’t match 2022 MINI Clubman for , it still ranks very high because of its solid Power and Efficiency scores.
We crunch the data to rate vehicles on a 5-point scale in 5 key categories: Safety, Power, Efficiency, Cargo Space, and Warranty. Overall ratings average those 5 categories to rank it compared to other vehicles in this category.

#1

2022 MINIClubman
John Cooper Works ALL4

Price MSRP
$41,590
Score
3.50/5
Efficiency
9.0 L/100 km
Power Source
Gasoline
The 2022 MINI Clubman is a 5-seat Wagon ranging in Canadian pricing from $33,990 to $41,590 plus $2,245 Freight & PDI. The Clubman is available in 2 trims with Gasoline power source from 189 up to 301 hp, and the John Cooper Works ALL4 trim is highest rated at 3.50 out of 5 stars. The MINI Clubman offers 360 L (12.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,250 L (44 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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#2

2022 MINICountryman
John Cooper Works ALL4

Price MSRP
$43,590
Score
3.50/5
Efficiency
9.3 L/100 km
Power Source
Gasoline
The 2022 MINI Countryman is a 5-seat Hatchback ranging in Canadian pricing from $33,490 to $47,990 plus $2,245 Freight & PDI. The Countryman is available in 5 trims with Gasoline or Plug-in Hybrid Electric power sources from 134 up to 301 hp, and the SE ALL4 trim is highest rated at 3.50 out of 5 stars. The MINI Countryman offers 360 L (12.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 1,250 L (44 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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#3

2022 MINI3 Door
Cooper SE 3 Door

Price MSRP
$40,990
Score
TBD
Efficiency
None
Power Source
Electric
The 2022 MINI 3 Door is a 4-seat Hatchback ranging in Canadian pricing from $24,490 to $40,990 plus $2,245 Freight & PDI. The 3 Door is available in 4 trims with Gasoline or Electric power sources from 134 up to 301 hp, and the John Cooper Works 3 Door trim is highest rated at 3.25 out of 5 stars. The MINI 3 Door offers 246 L (8.7 ft³) of trunk space behind the rear seats and that opens up to 963 L (34 ft³) with the rear seats folded down.
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#4

2022 MINIConvertible
John Cooper Works Convertible

Price MSRP
$43,640
Score
TBD
Efficiency
None
Power Source
Gasoline
The 2022 MINI Convertible is a 4-seat Convertible ranging in Canadian pricing from $31,090 to $43,640 plus $2,245 Freight & PDI. The Convertible is available in 3 trims with Gasoline power source from 134 up to 228 hp, but there is not yet sufficient data for a rating. The Convertible has a 6.5-inch colour, auto integration and 6-speaker audio, plus synthetic leather seats and 16-inch Alloy wheels.
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