The Mini Cooper Hardtop was redesigned for 2014, marking the third generation of the two-door that started — actually restarted — it all in 2002. A four-door model was added last year. As was the case with the second generation, the current Hardtop is a little larger than before but doesn’t look much different. Competitors include the Honda Fit, Volkswagen Golf and Mazda3.
The base Cooper model has a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine, and the Cooper S uses a turbo 2.0-liter four-cylinder. The two-door Hardtop also comes in John Cooper Works form with a more powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder.
(Skip to details on the: John Cooper Works) New for 2016 The optional Sport Package adds an adaptive suspension, and select silver trim pieces have been replaced with gloss-black accents, including the Cooper model’s grille. Significant Standard Features
John Cooper Works The high-performance John Cooper Works model is available only in the two-door body style. Powered by a 228-hp, turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the John Cooper Works Hardtop is available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission and flaunts sportier styling cues. What’s Special
Accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 5.9 seconds with the automatic or 6.1 seconds with the manual, according to Mini
Manual transmission includes downshift rev-matching feature
Sport exhaust system
Sport suspension or available adaptive suspension; standard suspension offered at no extra cost
