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2020 MINI Hardtop

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MSRP Starts From
$23,400

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
  • Highly customizable
  • Stylish cabin
Cons
  • Gets expensive quickly
  • Road noise is significant
  • Android Auto not available

MINI Hardtop Overview

The 2020 MINI Hardtop, now in its third generation, comes in a two- or four-door configuration with three different powertrains: 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 a twin turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 189 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Both are paired to a seven-speed double clutch transmission. The JCW (only available as a two door) features 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 MINI’s wide stance and low center of gravity make it fun to drive. All three engines provide plenty of acceleration, but the JWC is (clearly) the most exhilarating. It offers sport suspension and dynamic damper control in some trims.

Trim Specifications

All three trim lines offer similar upgrades across each powertrain configuration and body style. The Classic trim comes with 15-inch wheels (17-inch on the JCW), leatherette seats and a leather sport steering wheel and a 6.5-inch infotainment display. Heated seats costs $500. The Signature trim adds more color choices and larger 16- or 17-inch wheels depending on engine. Leather seats can be added a la carte for $500 or 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—screen is available for $1,700. The Cooper S Signature model offers dynamic dampening control for $500, which comes standard on the JCW Signature. Both the Cooper S and JCW can be outfitted with the Premium package, which adds chrome lines and Harman Kardon premium audio for $1,750 (it’s offered across the 4 Door Signature lineup at a different price point). 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 Hardtop Specification

Price
$23,400*
Vehicle Type Coupes
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 Hardtop Safety

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MINI Hardtop Generations

First Generation

2002 to 2006
The MINI Hardtop two- or four-door compact car—the classic body style of MINI’s automotive legacy—was the first to appear when the brand re-launched in the U.S. for the 2002 model year. It came in three variants: Cooper, Cooper S and One. The performance-based John Cooper Works came soon after. Thanks to BMW Group, the MINI Hardtop’s combination of German engineering and fun styling promoted practicality within the premium sector.

Second Generation

2007 to 2013
The second-generation MINI Hardtop was not a significant design iteration but featured a British-built 1.6-liter engine with 118 horsepower that was a slight upgrade from the previous generation. In 2011, the Hardtop was refreshed 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 Hardtop two and four-door debuted for the 2014 model year and featured a longer, wider stature for more interior room.

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