New for 2017:Mini

Christian Wardlaw | Mar 30, 2017

Mini 2017 Model Overview

For 2017, Mini redesigns the Countryman compact crossover SUV, making it the largest model the company has ever sold. Naturally, it comes in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) trim levels. Mini also applies the JCW performance treatment to the recently revamped Clubman model, while the funky Paceman is discontinued.

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2017 Mini Cooper S Countryman front quarter right photo

Detailed changes for each 2017 Mini car and SUV model are shown on the pages that follow.

2017 Mini Cooper Convertible

New 18-in. Mini Yours Masterpiece aluminum wheel design

2017 Mini Cooper Hardtop

Standard Mini Connected infotainment system with 6.5-in. display, front center armrest
Base Cooper models no longer include Mini Driving Modes, which is now part of the Sport package
Mini Excitement lighting is now included in the Premium package
New Mini Seven Special Edition debuts with exclusive exterior and interior design upgrades
New 18-in. Mini Yours Masterpiece aluminum wheel design

2017 Mini Cooper Clubman

Performance-tuned John Cooper Works (JCW) variant joins the lineup, complete with body kit to improve engine and brake cooling
JCW equipped with turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine making 228 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque, standard ALL4 all-wheel drive
JCW comes with 6-speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission, accelerates to 60 mph in 6 seconds
JCW features Brembo performance brakes, sport suspension, 18-in. wheels, performance seats
Clubman Cooper and Clubman Cooper S offered with a new 18-in. Mini Yours Masterpiece aluminum wheel design

2017 Mini Cooper Countryman

Completely redesigned for 2017, now the largest Mini model ever sold
Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works model series
Turbocharged 3-cylinder engine in Cooper
Turbocharged 4-cylinder engines for Cooper S and JCW
Manual or automatic transmission
Available ALL4 all-wheel-drive system
Cooper S E ALL4 variant arrives in summer 2017, a plug-in hybrid version of the new Countryman with an estimated 24 miles of electric driving range
Sliding 40/20/40 split-folding rear seat and an adjustable trunk floor add utility
Standard equipment includes a panoramic sunroof, keyless entry with push-button engine starting, Mini Connected infotainment system with 6.5-in. display screen, reversing camera with rear park-assist sensors, automatic headlights, rain-sensing wipers
Optional 8.8-in. infotainment screen with navigation, Harman Kardon premium sound system, head-up display, numerous driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies

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