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2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop review

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Mini Cooper Hardtop highlights

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Pros

  • Superb handling
  • Funky design inside and out
  • Optional extras add luxury

Cons

  • Stiff ride on bumpy roads
  • Small rear passenger space
  • Requires premium fuel

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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What is new for the 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop?

  • Trim Discontinued: Sport model no longer available
  • Standard Equipment on all models now includes advanced safety features such as automatic emergency braking and lane-keeping assist
  • New Equipment: All models now come with a larger touchscreen infotainment system with enhanced connectivity options
  • Improved fuel efficiency ratings across all trims, offering better value for buyers
  • Optional all-wheel drive is now available on additional lower trims

2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop trims

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Base:

S:

John Cooper Works:

Oxford Edition:

5 reasons to buy the 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop

1. Cheeky personality 

Inside and out, the 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop looks like retro fun. With classic-inspired looks like the round headlights, stout turbocharge engines, and a wonderful six-speed manual, the Cooper Hardtop delivers smiles every time you see it, especially behind the standard leather-wrapped wheel. If you've had a hard day at work, you’ll forget about it on the drive home.  

2. Easy driver 

Small vehicles make for great urban drivers, and the Mini Cooper Hardtop delivers an excellent city experience. The short wheelbase and small overhangs before/after the wheels make negotiating tight streets as easy as possible. The sharp and precise steering delivers confidence even when navigating unfamiliar urban routes and the small size makes finding a parking spot a straightforward task. 

3. Tech upgrades 

While it looks like a classic, the 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop has modern tech throughout. The base sound system features six speakers, with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration, plus Bluetooth® connectivity and available satellite radio with a subscription.

The optional Driver Assistance Package includes adaptive cruise control with radar and automatic parking. Other optional tech includes a seven-speed automatic transmission, automatic high beams, and LED fog lights.  

4. Passenger comforts 

Surprisingly, for a car called “Mini,” the 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop has impressive passenger space in the front seats. Up front, look for 40.3-inches of headroom, and a generous 41.4-inches of legroom. The seats are pleasant for a coast-to-coast road trip, and convenience features like storage cubbies, cup holders, and optional wireless charging are within easy reach. The rear 60/40 split bench seat is comfortable for kids too.  

5. Punchy engine options 

The 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop offers a choice of turbocharged engine options to meet your driving needs. The base Cooper’s 1.5L three-cylinder has 134 horsepower, while the optional Cooper S engine is a 2.0L four-cylinder with 189 horsepower. Either engine is available with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. There is also the John Cooper Works GP trim with 302 horsepower, but this monster package was limited to 3,000 units worldwide.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

5 out of 5

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Mini Cooper Hardtop features and specs

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S 2D Hatchback 2WD

Standard Features

  • Leatherette Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Windows
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Air Conditioning
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • ABS Brakes
  • Heated Mirrors
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • CD Audio
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Bluetooth Technology

Optional Features

  • Head Up Display
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Smart Key
  • Automated Parking
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Navigation System
  • Apple CarPlay

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.0L

Horsepower

189

Torque (ft-lbs)

207

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

11.6

Wheelbase

98.2"

Overall length

151.9"

Width

68"

Height

55.7"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 30.8"

Head room

F 38.3"/R 36.9"

Front tires

P195/55WR16

Rear tires

P195/55WR16

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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