Mini Hatchback (2014) Lease

The current line of Mini hatchbacks was launched in the early 00s to a circus of excitement under the ownership of parent company BMW. Bigger and rounder than its predecessors, it was a Mini for the 21st century. Since then, the Mini Hatch has gone from strength to strength. Available as a three- and five-door model, it’s also got enough boot space for a long weekend, although the exact capacity will depend on the spec level you choose. Standard boot size starts at 211-litres and increases to a spacious 816-litres (with the rear seats down) on the range-topping John Cooper Works GP edition.

With four performance options to choose from, there’s a Mini hatchback for everyone. There are two 1.5-litre engine versions; the Mini One offering 102 bhp and the Mini Cooper providing up to 136 bhp. If you want more oomph, opt between the Mini Cooper S (2.0-litre engine producing 192 bhp), and the Mini John Cooper Works Edition (also a 2.0-litre engine but providing 231 bhp). All performance levels are petrol only and available in both automatic or manual transmission with fuel economy depending on which you choose. If you need your Mini to go the distance, the One and Cooper editions have the most stamina at up to 49 mpg. Go for the Cooper S or John Cooper Works, and you’ll sacrifice miles for power with 46 mpg and 40 mpg respectively (all mpg figures here are for automatic transmission models). As you’d expect, the three-door Mini One has the lowest CO2 emissions at 136 g/km on an automatic, compared to 165 g/km on the John Cooper Works automatic.

Choose from three standard trim levels: Classic, Sport, Exclusive. The Classic offers fuss-free Mini styling and 15-inch or 16-inch alloys depending on the performance level you choose. If you go for a more powerful Mini Hatch like the Cooper S, you’ll benefit from added features like sport seats and leather steering wheel. The Sport offers sports seats, 17-inch alloys and aerodynamic styling. If you like a little more luxury, the Exclusive option offers leather upholstery as well as steering wheel, a more refined interior finish and 17-inch alloys. As well as these three trims, Mini also offers their top of the range Mini John Cooper Works hatchback. While not officially called a special edition, it sits outside of the three standard trim choices and has a plethora of features inside and out, on top of its enhanced performance.

All Mini hatchback cars come with a 6.5-inch infotainment screen, Bluetooth, DAB radio and emergency calling. You also get front, side and head airbags, tyre pressure monitoring, LED headlights as well as ABS to ensure smooth emergency braking, along with dynamic stability control. Plus there are features that make driving that little bit more comfortable with the inclusion of rain sensors, heated rear window and air conditioning to name just a few. 

All brand new Minis come with a three-year warranty with unlimited mileage. For more information about servicing and warranties, head to the Mini website.

While there’s nothing quite like a Mini in terms of iconic style, if you want to compare special offers and alternatives, why not take a look at these top Audi A1 lease deals, Volkswagen Polo lease deals or SEAT Ibiza lease deals as well.

What you pay for your lease deal will depend on various factors that affect how much the car depreciates by (roughly 40% over its first three years). The price is also affected by things like initial payment, monthly payment, and contract hire length. A personal lease deal will also be inc VAT. Road tax is also included.

Mini hatchback leasing comes with a number of benefits. Not only can you drive away in a brand new car at a fraction of the full retail value, at the end of your lease deal, you simply hand the keys back to your broker. Whether you go on to choose another great Mini hatchback lease or something else entirely.