2021 Mini Hardtop towing capacity
The 2021 Mini Hardtop is published in 7 configurations, with tow ratings ranging from 1,430 to 1,650 lb depending on cab, bed, drivetrain, and hitch class. The peak figure (1,650 lb) sits in very light towing only.
The table below lists every trim of the 2021 Mini Hardtop with the engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, horsepower, torque, GVWR, curb weight, and payload that go with that trim's headline tow rating. Manufacturers often publish more than one tow figure per truck — a conventional bumper-hitch rating, a weight-distributing rating, and a gooseneck or fifth-wheel rating — so the highest number here is the maximum across all hitch classes the source carries for the trim.
Per-trim breakdown
| Configuration | Engine | HP | Torque | Axle | Tow (lb) | GVWR | Curb | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper 2dr | — | 134 | 162 | 3.42 | 1,430 | 3,627 | 2,707 | 920 |
| Cooper 4dr | — | 134 | 162 | 3.42 | 1,430 | 3,814 | 2,826 | 988 |
| Oxford Edition 2dr | — | 134 | 162 | 3.42 | 1,430 | 3,627 | 2,767 | 860 |
| Oxford Edition 4dr | — | 134 | 162 | 3.42 | 1,430 | 3,814 | 2,870 | 944 |
| Cooper S 2dr | — | 189 | 206 | 3.59 | 1,430 | 3,682 | 2,824 | 858 |
| Cooper S 4dr | — | 189 | 206 | 3.59 | 1,430 | 3,858 | 2,948 | 910 |
| John Cooper Works 2dr | — | 228 | 235 | 3.82 | 1,650 | 3,726 | 2,855 | 871 |
How to interpret the headline tow figure
Tow ratings at this level are normally achievable with a conventional Class II or Class III receiver hitch. Always verify your vehicle has the manufacturer's tow package installed if you intend to tow at the upper end of the rating, and inspect the door-jamb sticker for the actual maximum permitted on your specific configuration.
How this year compares to 2020
The 2020 Mini Hardtop carried a maximum tow rating of 1,650 lb. The 2021 model carries the same headline figure — manufacturers usually leave the rating alone year-over-year unless there's a powertrain or hitch change. See the 2020 Mini Hardtop page for the full per-trim breakdown of the prior year.
Other 2021 Mini models
The rest of Mini's 2021 lineup, ranked by maximum tow rating. Click through for the per-trim breakdown of any of these.
| Model | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|
| 2021 Mini Countryman | 2,425 |
| 2021 Mini Clubman | 1,650 |
| 2021 Mini Convertible | 1,650 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled. Always confirm against your vehicle's door-jamb sticker before towing.