What it is:The Mini Cooper Hardtop was redesigned for 2014, marking the third generation of the two-door classic that was reinvented in 2002. A roomier four-door model was added for 2015. 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 2017 The Media Package is now standard equipment and includes a 6.5-inch dashboard screen, Mini Connected, Bluetooth streaming audio with voice control, and a center armrest. Mini adds to its lengthy customization menu with the Seven Special Edition, which offers several exterior and interior color schemes. Significant Standard Features
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking
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 2.0-liter 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
