2017 MINI Hardtop: What's New
Vehicle Overview
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.
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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
- 134-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (Cooper)
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Front-wheel drive
- Simulated leather upholstery
- Push-button start
- Speedometer and tachometer on steering column
- Leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel
- Cruise control
- Automatic air conditioning
- Heated side mirrors
- Required in every new car: front airbags, antilock brakes and an electronic stability system
Significant Available Features
- 189-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (Cooper S)
- Six-speed automatic transmission
- LED headlights
- Dual-pane power moonroof
- Numerous interior and exterior trim choices
- Head-up display
- Navigation system
- Self-parking system
- Cloth-leather or leather upholstery
- Adaptive suspension
- Backup camera
- 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
- 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels
- Brembo-brand brake system
- LED headlights
- Sport seats
