MINI Cooper Convertible Model Years and History

Following the 2025 redesign, the MINI Cooper lineup carries over with minimal changes for 2026.

For 2025, the MINI Cooper lineup receives an updated trim structure while maintaining its core appeal. Both the Hardtop and Convertible models feature refined styling elements, enhanced technology integration, and streamlined option packages that preserve the brand's distinctive character.

For 2024, the MINI Convertible and Hardtop both get an updated trim lineup both otherwise carry over with minimal changes.

For 2023, the MINI Hardtop gets new paint colors and an updated trim lineup but otherwise carries over with minimal changes.

For 2022, the MINI Hardtop gets a restyled exterior, and a larger touchscreen while the Convertible adds a lane departure warning system as standard equipment.

For 2021, the MINI Hardtop remains mostly unchanged, except for the arrival of the highly anticipated manual transmission variant.

The MINI Cooper Hardtop remains mostly unchanged for the 2020 Model year. A new set of optional 18-inch wheels is available for this year as well as a new optional color combination for the interior. The only other change is a new Signature Trim option package which bundles together several standalone options at a discount and includes niceties like a panoramic roof, heated front seats, automatic climate control and leatherette upholstery.

MINI refreshes the 2019 Convertible with updated LED headlights, a new MINI logo, and new LED taillights with a Union Jack pattern. Inside, the MINI gets more optional features including Apple CarPlay integration with the 8.8-inch infotainment system, a wireless charging pad, a second USB port and 4G LTE connectivity.

For 2018, the only real change to the MINI Cooper hardtop and convertible is the addition of a standard rearview camera and parking assist sensors. Otherwise, the models are unchanged.

The MINI Cooper gets a few minor improvements for 2017 along with a unique special edition dubbed the Seven Special Edition. The MINI Seven Special Edition allows buyers to customize their MINI with a number of unique styling cues, along with a choice of one of several special exterior colors. The 17-inch alloy wheels on the Seven are also unique and buyers will get special badges along the exterior and interior as well. The rest of the Cooper lineup benefits from last year's Media Package, the contents of which now come standard across the whole line.

For 2016, the MINI Cooper is categorized as a super ultra-low emitting vehicle, or SULEV, thanks to updates to the 3-cylinder engine. The Sport Package now includes dynamic damper control, which allows drivers to adjust the suspension as driving conditions require. The Loaded Package and Visual Boost Package have been discontinued. Finally, the high-performance John Cooper Works model is now available as a hardtop.

MINI has added a 4-door model to their hardtop lineup for 2015. The MINI Hardtop 4-door uses the same basic chassis as the 2-door but with a stretched wheelbase, adding more interior room, bigger back seats and of course an additional pair of doors. The 4-door version adds roughly 6-inches to the overall length of the vehicle when compared to the 2-door version but interior space grows in nearly every direction, with additional head, shoulder and foot room for rear seat passengers.

There are only a few discontinued trim options for 2014; most notably, white or black bonnet stripes have been discontinued as a no-cost option. New on the Cooper Convertible lineup, as well as all MINI models, is the City Pack, an option package that includes an alarm system, power folding mirrors, heated mirrors, heated washer jets, auto-dimming rear-view mirrors, rear park distance control and comfort access. Also, the Premium Package has been consolidated to a single option group bringing a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, rain sensor wipers, automatic headlamp control and automatic climate control.

The MINI cooper is mostly unchanged for 2013, save for a few details. The base price has been given a modest bump with models costing about $200 dollars more than last year and Bluetooth connectivity is now standard across all model ranges. The high performance John Cooper Works version also receives a few changes to its engine, providing a slight bump in power.

2012 sees only minor updates to the MINI Cooper, most of which are related to customization options. Debuting this year is the "MINI Yours" feature, which includes an array of additional interior and exterior color and upholstery options. Other MINI Yours features include a leather instrument panel cover, 2-tone steering wheel and 17-inch wheels for the Cooper and Cooper S. All Coopers have been given an optional new interior mirror with compass, and hardtop Coopers get new 15-inch wheels.

MINI has upped power output from its pair of engines. The Cooper's 1.6L 4-cylinder now produces 121 hp, while the turbocharged Cooper S ups its power to 181 hp. The S now includes an overboost function, which increases torque momentarily from 177 lb-feet to 192 lb-feet. All MINI models receive updated styling to the front and rear, with new bumpers, fog lights, and taillights. Xenon headlights are now optional. Inside, previously silver trim pieces are now matte black and HD radio and a one-year subscription to satellite radio are now standard.

Two new packages are available for 2010. Intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the MINI name, the Mayfair and Camden packages feature unique alloy wheels, special paint and popular options. They are both available on both the Cooper and Cooper S models.

For 2009, MINI returns its popular Cooper in all its forms--2-door hardtop, convertible, and Clubman wagon. While the hardtop received a redesign in 2007 and the Clubman adopted that car's second-generation styling on its 2008 introduction, the convertible gets its facelift for 2009. Styling is in keeping with the rest of the MINI lineup. The most exciting new addition for 2009 is the John Cooper Works package, currently available on the hardtop and Clubman, with convertible availability likely coming later in the year. The John Cooper Works ups the performance capability of the MINI with a 207-hp version of the MINI's 1.6L 4-cylinder engine, bigger disc brakes, a stiffer sport suspension and 17-inch alloys. The JCW hardtop starts at $28,550, while the JCW Clubman is priced at $30,800.

The MINI Cooper convertible awaits a redesign for the 2009 model year to put it in line with this year's coupe, so it remains largely unchanged for 2008.

The MINI Cooper convertible awaits a redesign for the 2009 model year to put it in line with this year's coupe, so it remains largely unchanged for 2007. Now standard is an auxiliary audio input for portable digital music players and the S model has a few more wheels from which to choose. The Sidewalk Package debuts for 2007, offering dynamic stability control, unique interior appointments, front fog lights, xenon headlights, automatic air conditioning, and a harmon/kardon sound system, among other items.