Mini Cooper towing capacity by year

The Mini Cooper has tow data across 3 model years, from 2002 through 2012. The most recent 2012 Mini Cooper carries a maximum tow rating of 1,500 lb. The highest tow rating recorded for the nameplate was the 2003 model year at 1,764 lb.

Pick a year below to open the full Mini Cooper page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.

Recent Mini Cooper years (2008–2012)

Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.

Older Mini Cooper years (2002–2007)

Earlier model years for the Mini Cooper, going back to 2002. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.

All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.