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2020 MINI Convertible

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MSRP Starts From
$28,400

What's New

  • New cloth/leatherette interior combo
  • New 18-inch MINI “British style” tires replace the “Vanity Spoke” ones
  • 2020 Signature Trim adds a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, LED head and fog lights, and active driving assistant.
  • 2020 Classic Trim on Cooper S models get comfort access, heated seats, automatic climate control, active driving assist, and LED head and fog lights standard
  • A manual transmission is delayed for 2020

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Great fun to drive
  • Sophisticated engine choices
  • Timeless styling
Cons
  • Gets expensive quickly
  • Stiff ride with sport pack
  • Android Auto not available

MINI Convertible Overview

The 2020 MINI convertible comes in three different powertrain variants: Cooper, Cooper S and the performance-based John Cooper Works. The Cooper is powered by a twin turbo 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that delivers 134 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. The Cooper S is equipped with twin turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 189 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Both are paired to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. The JCW has the same 2.0-liter engine but is coupled with an eight-speed automatic and tuned to produce 228 horsepower and 236 pound-feet of torque. Three different trims—Classic, Signature and Iconic—layer on luxury amenities and give access to premium packages. The interior of even the base Classic trim is high quality, but the price tag easily skyrockets with all of the available customization options.

Trim Specifications

The Classic trim comes with 15-inch wheels (16-inch on the Cooper S and 17-inch on the JCW), a 6.5-inch infotainment display, leatherette seats and a leather sport steering wheel. Heated seats costs $500. The Signature trim adds more color choices and larger 16- or 17-inch wheels depending on engine variant. Heated leather sport seats can be added as part of a $2,000 Signature Upholstery package that also upgrades the surfaces and the wheel. Navigation and Apple CarPlay on a larger 8.8-inch touchscreen—the Touchscreen Navigation package—is available for $1,700. The Cooper S Signature model offers dynamic dampening control for $500, which comes standard on the JCW Signature. The Premium package, which adds chrome lines and Harmon-Kardon premium audio, can be added to both the Cooper S and JCW for $2,000 and $1,750, respectively. The Iconic trim has 17-inch wheels (18-inch on the JCW) in a plethora of styles and gets the Signature Upholstery and Premium packages as well as the Touchscreen Navigation package. Eighteen-inch black or grey wheels can be added to any model and costs $2,905 or $2,400, respectively. Exterior detailing such racing stripes, special side mirrors or scuttles costs between $100 and $300. A driver assistance package with adaptive cruise control and parking assist costs $1,000 across the lineup.

Warranty

Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Drivetrain:
4 Years/50,000 Miles
Corrosion:
12 Years/Unlimited Miles
Roadside Assistance:
4 Years/Unlimited Miles
Maintenance:
3 Years/36,000 Miles

Specs & Safety

MINI Convertible Specification

Price
$28,400*
Vehicle Type Convertible
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-3
Seats 4 Person
Horsepower 134p
Torque (lb-ft) 162
Efficiency (MPG) 28 City / 36 Hwy
Transmission Auto-Shift Manual
*Includes Destination Charges

MINI Convertible Safety

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MINI Convertible Generations

First Generation

2002 to 2006
The MINI Hardtop 2 or 4 Door compact car—the embodiment of MINI’s original design—was the first in the lineup to debut when the brand re-launched in the U.S. in 2002. Thanks to BMW Group, the MINI Hardtop’s blend of German engineering and fun styling filled an untapped niche among other premium brands. The convertible debuted a short time later.

Second Generation

2007 to 2013
The second-generation MINI Convertible was not a significant design iteration but featured a British-built 1.6-liter engine with 118 horsepower that was a light upgrade from the previous generation. In 2011, the Convertible was refreshed alongside the Hardtop with new wheels, more colors and a boost to 121 horsepower. A six-speed manual was standard and a six-speed automatic optional.

Third Generation

2014 to Present
The third-generation MINI Convertible debuted alongside the Hardtop for the 2014 model year and featured a longer, wider stance that added more interior room.

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