So here I have the Cooper S Convertible with the 189 horsepower turbo decked out in the highest Iconic trim level replete with silver bonnet stripes and the MINI Yours soft top for an as-tested price of $40,850. Now, there’s always some sticker shock with the MINIs I test and this one isn’t any different but a less-equipped Convertible can be had for under $29,000.
Foreshadowing the future of MINI, the brand’s first fully-electric car is almost ready to hit dealerships. The 2020 Cooper SE is a MINI 2-door hardtop at its core with its drive technology from parent company BMW. Under the hood is an electric motor fed by a high-voltage lithium-ion battery positioned in the vehicle floor. This setup lowers the center of gravity as compared with the gas-powered version contributing to this …
The latest generation of MINIs is the best yet, elevating its premium status with a heaping dose of BMW goodness, and it's this one - the all-new Countryman - that takes the brand into legitimate crossover territory. Whether you opt for the original Hardtop or seek adventure in one of the bigger MINIs such as the Clubman or this Countryman, you’re getting a personalized, fun-to-drive car steeped in British history …