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Premium (established) tier

Mini resale values in South Africa

Mini returned to South Africa in 2002 under BMW ownership and is sold and serviced through the BMW Group dealer network. It holds a small but loyal premium small-car niche, with the Cooper hatch and Countryman doing most of the volume.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Mini at R 746 906, the median new price across the range, on the premium (established) curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R200kR400kR600kR800kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
79%
about R 593 641
Left after 3 years
60%
about R 449 740
Left after 5 years
44%
about R 332 318

Every Mini we track

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Common questions about Mini values

Do Mini cars hold their value?

Mini sits in our "Premium (established)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Mini keeps about 60% of its new price after three years, so a R 746 906 car would still be worth around R 449 740. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Mini?

The cheapest Mini we track is the Cooper, from about R 607 052. After three years it should still be worth around R 376 931 on our estimates.

Which Mini holds value best?

On our numbers the Mini Cooper holds value best, keeping about 62% of its price after three years, roughly R 376 931 of a R 607 052 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.