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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
![A profile outline of the MINI Clubman F54](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-f54.jpg)
F54 Clubman
2016-2024
- The "Estate" MINI
- Four side doors & four seats
- Barn style rear doors
- Long wheelbase
- Spiritual successor of the R55
![A profile outline of the MINI Hardtop 4 door F55](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-f55.jpg)
F55 Hardtop 4 Door
2015-2024
- Stretch hardtop
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Hexagonal grille
- Often confused with the Clubman
![A profile outline of the MINI Hardtop 2 door F56](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-f56.jpg)
F56 Hardtop 2 Door
2014-2024
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Boxy shape
- Hexagonal grille
- The traditional MINI Cooper
![A profile outline of the MINI Convertible F57](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-f57.jpg)
F57 Convertible
2016-2024
- Similar to the F56
- Two doors & 4 seats
- Soft top convertible
- Hexagonal grille
![A profile outline of the MINI Countryman F60](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-f60.jpg)
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
![A profile outline of the MINI Clubman R55](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r55.jpg)
R55 Clubman
2008-2015
- The original Clubman
- 3 side doors & four seats
- Barn style rear doors
- Longer wheelbase than R56
![A profile outline of the MINI Cooper R56](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r56.jpg)
R56 Cooper
2007-2013
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Blinker integrated in headlight
- The traditional MINI Cooper
![A profile outline of the MINI Cooper Convertible R57](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r57.jpg)
R57 Convertible
2009-2015
- Two doors & four seats
- Soft top convertible
- Based on the R56
- Blinker integrated in headlight
![A profile outline of the MINI Coupe R58](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r58.jpg)
R58 Coupé
2012-2015
- Two doors & two seats
- Glass filled rear hatch
- Rounded roof profile
- Only made for 2nd Generation
![A profile outline of the MINI Roadster R59](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r59.jpg)
R59 Roadster
2012-2015
- Two doors & two seats
- Convertible version of R58
- Rounded roof profile
- Only made for 2nd Generation
![A profile outline of the MINI Countryman R60](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r60.jpg)
R60 Countryman
2011-2016
- 1st Generation Countryman
- The crossover MINI
- Raced in WRC, Dakar, and WRX
- Four doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
![A profile outline of the MINI Paceman R61](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r61.jpg)
R61 Paceman
2013-2016
- Two door version of R60
- Only made for second generation
- Rake roof line
- Hardtop hatchback
First Generation MINIs
![A profile outline of the MINI One/Cooper R50](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r50.jpg)
R50 One/Cooper
2001-2006
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Blinker separate from headlight
- The original "Justa"
![A profile outline of the MINI Cabrio R52](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r52.jpg)
R52 Cabrio
2004-2008
- Two doors & four seats
- Soft top convertible
- Blinker separate from headlight
![A profile outline of the MINI Cooper S R53](/product_images/uploaded_images/mini-model-outline-r53.jpg)
R53 Cooper S
2001-2006
- Two doors & four seats
- Hardtop hatchback
- Supercharged engine
- Blinker separate from headlight