MINI Convertible
The MINI Convertible returns for a fourth generation in 2025. It comes with a soft top that can be fully retracted in 18 seconds. Under the hood, the base model features a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that delivers 161 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The sportier Cooper S model boasts 201 hp and 221 lb-ft instead. Both engines are mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The top-line John Cooper Works model generates 228 horsepower and torque is increased to 280 lb-ft.
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Does the MINI Cooper Have a Good Engine?
Does the MINI Cooper Have a Good Engine?Whether it’s a 3-door , a 5-door , or even a convertible , the current-generation MINI Cooper (2014-present) is undoubtedly one of the most exciting vehicles you can drive, at least if you know what you’re getting into! With its small proportions, its limited cargo space, its peculiar ergonomics and …
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2019 MINI Cooper S Convertible: I Don't Want to be Normal
2019 MINI Cooper S Convertible: I Don't Want to be NormalIn many ways, the MINI 3 Door reminds me of the Jeep Wrangler. It’s one of those halo cars that holds an entire brand together. MINI, like Jeep, has widened its portfolio of cars and SUVs in order to increase profit, normal stuff for any carmaker. In other words, if …
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2017 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: Hot, But Pricey Droptop
2017 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible: Hot, But Pricey DroptopLike M cars are to BMW, John Cooper Works (or JCW for short) is MINI’s in-house tuning firebrand, taking ordinary cars and making them into thrill-inducing machines. Okay, maybe that’s a little over the top in terms of what JCW does, but you get the idea. We’re talking about substantive …
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2016 MINI Cooper S Convertible: Another Reason to Hate Winter
2016 MINI Cooper S Convertible: Another Reason to Hate WinterWe can certainly love winter for skiing, hockey and making snowmen. And what can be more relaxing than looking at a soft snowfall through the living room window, all bundled up in a blanket with our better half and a cup of hot chocolate? On the other hand, we can …
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MINI Unveils New, Gas-Powered John Cooper Works Models
MINI Unveils New, Gas-Powered John Cooper Works ModelsHot on the heels of the first-ever, battery-powered MINI John Cooper Works models, here come the new gas-burning variants including the MINI 3 Door JCW and MINI Convertible JCW. The two will enter production in November and are scheduled to arrive in dealerships early in 2025. Performance enthusiasts will likely …
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New 2025 MINI Cabriolet Brings Back Cool Feature for Open-Top Drivers
New 2025 MINI Cabriolet Brings Back Cool Feature for Open-Top DriversAnother car is joining the next-generation MINI Cooper family. Following the electric Cooper SE as well as the conventionally powered 3 Door and 5 Door , here comes the 2025 MINI Convertible. At first glance, the redesigned model looks just like its siblings, but a closer look reveals a key …
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MINI Stops Making Manual Cars, Jacks up Prices for 2023
MINI Stops Making Manual Cars, Jacks up Prices for 2023There’s not a week that goes by without hearing about some automaker that has to make tough choices due to parts shortages. This time it’s MINI . Blaming supply chain-related issues, the company has decided to temporarily stop building cars equipped with a manual transmission, prioritizing production of automatic models …
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MINI 3 Door, 5 Door, Convertible Get Facelift and More for 2022
MINI 3 Door, 5 Door, Convertible Get Facelift and More for 2022The third generation of the modern MINI is getting another important update following the one that was performed in 2019, confirming that a full redesign is not planned for the near future. Unveiled on Tuesday, the refreshed and improved 2022 MINI 3 Door , 5 Door and Convertible models will …
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MINI Cooper Convertible Reportedly Won't be Renewed
MINI Cooper Convertible Reportedly Won't be RenewedIt looks like the days of the MINI Convertible are numbered. A report from Automotive News suggests that the model will not be renewed when the current generation bows out. Production is expected to end around the month of February 2024. Why would the company decide to eliminate the MINI …
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MINI 3 Door, 5 Door and Convertible Refreshed for 2019
MINI 3 Door, 5 Door and Convertible Refreshed for 2019Introduced in 2014, the current generation of the MINI, available in 3 Door , 5 Door and Convertible variants, will benefit from a few styling and technological enhancements for the 2019 model year. The front end gets blacked-out headlight clusters, and at the rear, the optional LED taillights pay tribute …
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Here Is The 2016 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
Here Is The 2016 MINI John Cooper Works ConvertibleWant to forget about winter for a while? MINI just announced the first pictures and the technical specs for the 2016 John Cooper Works Convertible. Just like before, the recipe is simple: the brand’s engineers took a convertible MINI and added a few performance components to it. First of all, …
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Here Is The 2016 MINI Convertible
Here Is The 2016 MINI ConvertibleEver since MINI was revived by BMW at the turn of the century (in 2001, more accurately), a convertible version of the little car has been offered. While some people lament the fact that this version forgot the basic precepts that made the original Mini a success, you can spot …
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Motoring TV 2005 Episode 4
Motoring TV 2005 Episode 4Challenge Bibendum 2005 Mini Ragtop Health of tires becomes obvious in wet and wintry weather Volvo 3CC How disc brakes work Quit blaming the car for air pollution.