2014 Mini Cooper review
Mini Cooper highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Great handling
- Peppy acceleration
- Convertible or hatchback
Cons
- Small back seat
- Limited visibility
- Stiff ride
Mileage (EPA estimate)
26 city, 35 highway, 30 combined
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A mini with big potential
The 2014 Mini Cooper keeps the quirky styling that defines the brand, while giving you a little more space and plenty of modern options. The biggest choice is whether to select a hatchback Mini Cooper, sometimes called the Hardtop, or a convertible. Either is available with strong engines, performance touches, and great handling. All 2014 Mini Coopers come standard with synthetic leather and a USB port that you can use to connect your smartphone. Available features like a heads-up display, heated front seats, and a premium audio system add to the 2014 Mini Cooper’s appeal.
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What is new for the 2014 Mini Cooper?
- The Clubman, Clubman John Cooper Works, Clubman S, Countryman, Countryman John Cooper Works, Countryman S, John Cooper Works ALL4, John Cooper Works GP, Paceman, and Paceman S trims have been discontinued for 2014.
- Cooper trims have been upgraded with Automatic Transmission as standard equipment this year.
5 reasons to buy the 2014 Mini Cooper
1. Iconic styling
If your closet is full of bright colors and flash prints, you’ll love the iconic styling on the 2014 Mini Cooper. The Mini comes in distinctive colors, including British Racing Green, complete with off-set mirror and roof colors, and available racing stripes. Inside, a circular feature is the focus of the dash. In the convertible, it contains the speedometer (a quirk of Mini design), while in the hatchback it contains controls for the climate control system and radio.
2. Turbocharged engine options
Channel your inner race car driver with the available turbocharged engines in the 2014 Mini Cooper. The Cooper S trim of the hatchback offers a 189-hp 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the convertible offers a 181-hp 1.6L turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Both can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds when paired with the standard manual transmission.
3. Convertible
Cruise along the coast or feel the sunshine during your daily errands with the available 2014 Mini Cooper convertible. If you’re not ready for full sunshine, the Convertible offers a partially open “sunroof” option. There are two convertible trims available: one with base features and one with sports styling.
4. Sporty
The 2014 Mini Cooper offers lots of sports performance features and sports styling that will be beneficial whether you spend weekends at the track or just want to look like you do. The Cooper S trim of the hatchback or convertible offers the turbo engines and sports seats. The John Cooper Works convertible trim adds Brembo performance brakes and an aerodynamic styling kit. A firmer suspension and adaptive suspension dampers are available on all 2014 Mini Coopers.
5. Upscale features
Your drives will be comfortable thanks to the available upscale features on the 2014 Mini Cooper. Synthetic seats come standard, while genuine leather upholstery and heated seats are available. If you love music, choose a 2014 Mini Cooper with the available 10-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system.
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Ratings & reliability
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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John Cooper Works 2WD 2D Convertible
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- CD Audio
- Cruise Control
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Side Airbags
- Soft Top
- Traction Control
- Turbo Charged Engine
- Cloth Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Harman Kardon Sound
- Leather Seats
- Leatherette Seats
- Navigation System
- Parking Sensors
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
2WD
Engine size
1.6L
Engine type
Turbo Gas
Transmission
Automatic
2014 Mini Cooper FAQ
The 2014 Mini Cooper is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 28 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- S: 26 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
The Mini Cooper received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mini Cooper as 25 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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