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The MINI community loves to throw around chassis codes and model generations like they're going out of style. MINI themselves have thrown an extra dash of confusion into the mix by being fairly inconsistent with their naming conventions. If you aren't sure about your chassis code, or MINI generation, we've created this handy guide to help you make sense of it all.
Fourth Generation MINIs
F65 Hardtop 4 Door
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Often confused with the Clubman
- The last I.C.E. version of this model.
F66 Hardtop 2 Door
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- The last I.C.E. version of this model.
- The traditional MINI Cooper
F67 Convertible
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- Convertible Version of the F66
- Two doors & 4 seats
- Soft top convertible
- The last I.C.E. version of this model.
U25 Countryman
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- 3rd Gen R60, 4th Gen MINI
- 4 doors & 4 seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- The last I.C.E. version of this model.
J01 Cooper Electric
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Electric version of the traditional MINI Cooper
J05 Aceman
2025
- Large circular primary display.
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Electric version of the U25 Countryman
Third Generation MINIs
F54 Clubman
2016-2024
- The "Estate" MINI
- Four side doors & four seats
- Barn style rear doors
- Long wheelbase
- Spiritual successor of the R55
F55 Hardtop 4 Door
2015-2024
- Stretch hardtop
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Hexagonal grille
- Often confused with the Clubman
F56 Hardtop 2 Door
2014-2024
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Boxy shape
- Hexagonal grille
- The traditional MINI Cooper
F57 Convertible
2016-2024
- Similar to the F56
- Two doors & 4 seats
- Soft top convertible
- Hexagonal grille
F60 Countryman
2017-2024
- 2nd Gen R60, 3rd Gen MINI
- 4 doors & 4 seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- The MINI Crossover
- Raked roof line
Second Generation MINIs
R55 Clubman
2008-2015
- The original Clubman
- 3 side doors & four seats
- Barn style rear doors
- Longer wheelbase than R56
R56 Cooper
2007-2013
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Blinker integrated in headlight
- The traditional MINI Cooper
R57 Convertible
2009-2015
- Two doors & four seats
- Soft top convertible
- Based on the R56
- Blinker integrated in headlight
R58 Coupé
2012-2015
- Two doors & two seats
- Glass filled rear hatch
- Rounded roof profile
- Only made for 2nd Generation
R59 Roadster
2012-2015
- Two doors & two seats
- Convertible version of R58
- Rounded roof profile
- Only made for 2nd Generation
R60 Countryman
2011-2016
- 1st Generation Countryman
- The crossover MINI
- Raced in WRC, Dakar, and WRX
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
R61 Paceman
2013-2016
- Two door version of R60
- Only made for second generation
- Rake roof line
- Hardtop hatchback
First Generation MINIs
R50 One/Cooper
2001-2006
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Blinker separate from headlight
- The original "Justa"
R52 Cabrio
2004-2008
- Two doors & four seats
- Soft top convertible
- Blinker separate from headlight
R53 Cooper S
2001-2006
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Supercharged engine
- Blinker separate from headlight