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Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 33 highway, 28 combined

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What is new for the 2020 Mini Cooper?

  • The Iconic, John Cooper Works Iconic, John Cooper Works Signature, S Iconic, S Signature, and Signature trims have been discontinued for 2020.
  • Cooper trims have been upgraded with Leather & Suede Seats and Automatic Transmission as standard equipment this year.
  • Automated Parking features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The Base trim now comes with Run Flat Tires as standard equipment.

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Base:

  • 134-hp, 162-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

5 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features. RepairPal Reliability Ratings are provided by RepairPal and CarMax is not responsible for their accuracy. These ratings are based on RepairPal Reliability data as of August 2023. Learn more about RepairPal reliability ratings

3
Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper 26th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Mini Cooper features and specs

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Base 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

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

Optional Features

Actual features may vary per car. Visit a car's detail page for a list of its actual features or contact us for more details.

  • Alloy Wheels
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Navigation System
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.5L

Horsepower

134

Torque (ft-lbs)

162

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

11.6

Wheelbase

98.2"

Overall length

151.1"

Width

68"

Height

55.7"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 30.9"

Head room

F 39.8"/R 39"

Front tires

P175/65HR15

Rear tires

P175/65HR15

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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