Who Makes the BMW Mini Cooper? | MINI of Sterling

If you love the MINI Cooper like a lot of Loudoun County drivers, you have questions. Does BMW make MINI Cooper vehicles? Is the MINI Cooper made by BMW? We answer all those questions in detail below, and we explain why it’s not correct to call this vehicle a “BMW” MINI Cooper.

Who Owns MINI Cooper?

BMW acquired MINI in 1996 and has owned it since then. MINI actually began, not as its own brand, but as model names for two different brands: the Austin Mini and Morris Mini. These brands were made by the same manufacturer: Leyland. MINI spun off as its own brand in 1969, and was later bought by BMW, which launched MINI Cooper in 2001.

Is MINI Cooper a BMW?

Does BMW make MINI Cooper? Is MINI Cooper a BMW product? Technically, yes. Does that mean it’s correct to call the car a “BMW” MINI Cooper? While owned by BMW, MINI Cooper hatchbacks and other vehicles are produced by MINI, which still exists as its own entity. 

Is the MINI Cooper Made by BMW?

Does BMW make MINI Cooper? The answer is complicated. The majority of MINI vehicles are produced in a contract plant in the Netherlands, though the largest MINI plant is in England.

The MINI Models

MINI produces a varied lineup of automobiles. All of which would look great in any DC Metro Area driveway. Here’s a list:

Check Out the MINI Lineup at Mini of Sterling

Are you ready to get behind the wheel of your next MINI? Anyone who owns a MINI Cooper can tell you how much fun that vehicle is to drive. We make it easy for you to get behind the wheel of your next car. You can even apply for financing online. Our dealership is just a short drive away from Dulles Airport. So, drop by or contact us today!