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2015 Mini Cooper review

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Mini Cooper highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Available four door
  • Great handling
  • Turbocharged engines available

Cons

  • Limited space
  • Firm ride
  • Reduced visibility

Mileage (EPA estimate)

26 city, 34 highway, 29 combined

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Four-door Mini

The 2015 Mini Cooper is a particularly functional Mini, thanks to the newly available four-door option on this model year. The 2015 Mini Cooper comes as a hatchback (available in a two-door or four-door body) or convertible. Available turbo engines and performance upgrades give the 2015 Mini Cooper a sporty feel. The Mini Cooper comes with standard synthetic leather upholstery, while genuine leather is an available option. Upscale features including a heads-up display and a premium audio system make your drives even more comfortable.

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What is new for the 2015 Mini Cooper?

  • Cooper trims have been upgraded with Cloth Seats and Manual Transmission as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear View Camera features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The John Cooper Works trim now comes with Run Flat Tires as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2015 Mini Cooper

1. Four-door Mini 

The 2015 Mini Cooper is family friendly, thanks to the available four-door hatchback that increases seating in the Mini from four passengers to five. The four-door Mini Cooper has an additional 2.5 inches of legroom in the back, making it more comfortable for rear passengers. Two sets of available LATCH connectors allow you to install car seats on the outboard rear seats.  

2. Distinctive styling 

If you’re drawn to bold prints and bright colors, you’ll love the distinctive styling on the 2015 Mini Cooper. The Mini Cooper comes in distinct colors, including British Racing Green. Racing stripes and exterior graphics are also available. Inside, the dash is dominated by Mini’s unique circular display, which houses the speedometer in convertible Minis and temperature and audio controls in hatchback Minis.  

3. Turbocharged engines 

To add a bit of extra zoom to your commute, choose a 2015 Mini Cooper with the available turbocharged engines. The Cooper S trim of the hatchback (both two- and four-door models) has a 189-hp 2L turbocharged four-cylinder engine, while the convertible has 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. 

4. Convertible 

The 2015 Mini Cooper is always fun to drive, but the available convertible body style adds a bit of extra joy. The power roof can fold all the way down, or function partially open thanks to the “sunroof” setting. Whether you’re taking a weekend cruise on the coast or driving home from work, you’ll love the feel of the sun on your face.  

5. Customizable features 

The 2015 Mini Cooper has tons of available features, so you can always find the car that’s right for you. A sports-tuned suspension and aerodynamic styling kit are great for track enthusiasts. Available genuine leather upholstery, a head-up display, and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon® audio system add to the Mini’s luxury feel.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

Based on customer reviews, the 2015 Mini Cooper is a small, convertible car that is fun to drive and gets great gas mileage. Customers like that the car is small and that it is a convertible.
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

Base 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
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Side Airbags
  • Soft Top
  • Traction Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Leather Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear View Camera
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

121

Torque (ft-lbs)

118

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

97.1"

Overall length

146.6"

Width

66.3"

Height

55.4"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 29.9"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P195/55VR16

Rear tires

P195/55VR16

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Manual 6

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