The 2014 MINI Cooper Coupe Base is a Front-wheel drive Coupe. It can accommodate up to 2 passengers. It has 2 Doors and is powered by a 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve engine which outputs 121 hp @ 6000 rpm and is paired with 6 speed automatic with manual mode gearbox. The 2014 MINI Cooper Coupe Base has cargo capacity of 280 Liters and the vehicle weighs 1160 kg. In terms of ride assists, the 2014 MINI Cooper Coupe Base has stability control and traction control in addition to anti-lock brake system (ABS). The vehicle has an optional engine as well It offers Park Distance Control, rear and. Safety features also include Driver-side front airbag and Passenger side front airbag. The front suspension is Front independent suspension while the rear suspension is Rear independent suspension. The car also features a Tire pressure monitor system It has 16'' 6-star twin spoke alloy wheels as standard. Electronic features include Cruise Control. For convenience, the car has Power windows and Power door locks. There is also a remote keyless entry feature. Moreover, the car has. The steering wheel has audio control buttons. In terms of performance, the car has 132 N.m of torque and a top speed of 182 km/h. The 2014 MINI Cooper Coupe Base accelerates from zero to 60 mph in 9.8 seconds and hits quarter mile at 17.2 seconds. Fuel consumption is 7.3 L/100km in the city and 5.5 L/100km in the highway. The car price starts at $ 25,950
| Name | Base | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $ 25,950 | |
| Body | Coupe | |
| Doors | 2 Doors | |
| Engine | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve | |
| Power | 121 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
| Number of Seats | 2 Seats | |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic with manual mode | |
| Cargo Space | 280.0 L | |
| Maximum Cargo Space | 280.0 L | |
| Wheel Type | 16'' 6-star twin spoke alloy wheels | |
| Series | ||
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | |
| Horsepower | 121 HP | |
| Torque | 132 N.m | |
| Top Speed | 182 km/h | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph) | 9.8 s | |
| Fuel Type | ||
| Fuel Consumption (City) | 7.3 L/100km | |
| Fuel Consumption (Highway) | 5.5 L/100km | |
| Gear Type | auto | |
| Weight | 1,160 KG | |
| Brand | MINI | |
| Model | Cooper | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) | 17.2 s | |
| 0-400m (Quarter Mile) - Speed | 133.8 km/h | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) | 28.5 s | |
| 0-800m (Half Mile) - Speed | 150.6 km/h | |
| Modifications (MODS) | ||
| Modifications Cost | $ 0 |
| Used Condition | Trade In Price | Private Party Price | Dealer Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | $ 6,999 | $ 8,762 | $ 10,378 |
| Clean | $ 6,712 | $ 8,394 | $ 9,922 |
| Average | $ 6,137 | $ 7,658 | $ 9,008 |
| Rough | $ 5,563 | $ 6,922 | $ 8,095 |
It may not be a very practical car, but with its personable, spritely demeanor, the 2014 Mini Cooper is a great pick for a small hatchback or convertible.

It was bound to happen. Smaller cars have been getting bigger for years and now this trend has hit Mini. Specifically, we're talking about the fully redesigned, and bigger, 2014 Mini Cooper hatchback (also known as the Cooper hardtop). But before you start firing off angry tweets to @Mini, know that this new Cooper is only about a cell phone longer than before and is still anywhere from 8-11 inches shorter than most other subcompact cars. Rest assured, the Mini Cooper still warrants its name.

Of course, the added size for this third-generation Cooper hatchback does translate to more space for people and things. The hatchback's backseat is still small, but it provides more room than before, especially shoulder room and hiproom. Maximum cargo space is up more than 50 percent, rating a generous (at least by Mini Cooper standards) 38 cubic feet. Other notable changes to the hatchback include a pair of new, turbocharged engines that are both more powerful and more fuel-efficient than before. Even the base Cooper hardtop with an automatic transmission is fairly quick; Mini claims it will scoot to 60 mph in just 7.3 seconds. On the technology side, the hatchback now offers a rearview camera, a head-up display and an automated parallel-parking system.

What hasn't changed is the spunky and agile nature of this little runabout that makes it such a blast to drive, even when you're just running errands. And it's still one of the smallest cars you can buy, so the Mini remains a snap to park. All told, the minor growth spurt and other changes have boosted practicality, performance and fuel efficiency without affecting the hatchback's lovable personality.

Whether you're looking at the new hatchback or the carryover convertible, the effervescent little Mini Cooper is not without flaw. Although the hatchback (especially with the available adjustable suspension) goes over the bumps and ruts a bit more smoothly than before, the ride may still be too busy for some shoppers. And even with the increased space back there, the rear seat is undeniably small. The unchanged convertible version obviously retains its former pros and cons, so it's still fun to drive and has a clever, multifunction convertible top. But compared to the new hardtop it has a stiffer ride, harder-to-use controls and a smaller backseat. It also has poor rearward visibility, even with the top down.

Drivers looking for a similarly adorable European charmer with a more forgiving ride (though less sporty handling) will want to check out the 2014 Fiat 500. The relatively spacious 2014 Hyundai Veloster is also worth considering. As far as convertibles go, you'll get a bigger backseat with the 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and ample style with the Fiat 500 convertible. Overall, though, the Mini Cooper is one of the most entertaining small cars you can buy. Its ability to deliver high fuel economy and a measure of practicality, along with an engaging driving personality, makes it a popular choice for a wide range of buyers.

The 2014 Mini Cooper is available in two-door hatchback (hardtop) and convertible body styles. The hatchback was redesigned for this year, while the convertible continues on unchanged. The hatchback is available in base Cooper and Cooper S trims, and the convertible comes in Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works (JCW) versions.
The Cooper hatchback comes standard with 15-inch alloy wheels, adjustable driving modes, full power accessories, air-conditioning, cruise control, a trip computer, a height-adjustable driver seat, leatherette (vinyl) upholstery, a tilt-and-telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel, multicolor ambient lighting, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity and a six-speaker sound system with a CD player, HD radio and a USB/iPod adapter. The S hatchback adds a more powerful engine, 16-inch wheels, foglights and sport seats.
The Cooper convertible is equipped similarly to the Cooper hatchback and adds a full power convertible top that includes a partial-open "sunroof" feature. The Cooper S convertible likewise adds performance-themed perks similar to those of the Cooper S hatchback. The John Cooper Works convertible includes an even more powerful turbo engine, upgraded Brembo brakes, an aerodynamic body kit and cloth upholstery. A firmer suspension can be fitted to the John Cooper Works.
Option highlights exclusive to the new Cooper hatchback include adjustable suspension dampers, a rearview camera, a head-up display and an automated parking system. Other available features (some of which are grouped into packages) vary according to body style and trim level and include various 17- and 18-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, LED and xenon headlights, a dual-pane sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, parking sensors, cloth or leather upholstery, a navigation system, smartphone app integration, automatic climate control, heated front seats, keyless ignition/entry, satellite radio and a 10-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. Even more personalization is available through a large selection of custom exterior and interior details such as hood stripes, contrasting hardtop roof colors and special interior trim pieces.
The Mini Cooper hatchback comes with a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine that makes 134 horsepower and 162 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual transmission (with hill-start assist and a rev-matching feature for smooth downshifts) is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional.
Mini estimates the base hatchback will sprint from zero to 60 mph in 7.4 seconds with the manual and 7.3 seconds with the automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 33 mpg combined (29 mpg city/40 mpg highway) with the manual and 32 mpg combined (28 mpg city/39 mpg highway) with the automatic.
The Cooper S hatchback packs a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 189 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque. It also offers a choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, the latter featuring steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Mini estimates its 0-60 performance at 6.5 seconds (manual) and 6.4 seconds (automatic). EPA-estimated fuel economy is 28 mpg combined (24 mpg city/34 mpg highway) with the manual and 30 mpg combined (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway) with the automatic.
All hatchbacks come with an automatic stop-start feature that shuts off the engine when you're stopped to save fuel.
The Cooper convertible comes with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine good for 121 hp and 114 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual with hill-start assist is standard, and a six-speed automatic is optional. Mini estimates a manual-equipped hatchback will go from zero to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds (9.5 seconds with the automatic). EPA-estimated fuel economy for the base convertible is 31 mpg combined (28 mpg city/35 mpg highway) with the manual transmission and 30 mpg combined (27 mpg city/35 mpg highway) with the automatic.
The Cooper S convertible has a turbocharged, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine good for 181 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. It also offers a choice between a six-speed manual and a six-speed automatic. Mini estimates 0-60-mph acceleration in 6.5 seconds for the manual and 6.7 seconds for the automatic. The S convertible rates 30 mpg combined (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway) for both the manual and the automatic.
The John Cooper Works convertible has a higher-performance version of the turbo 1.6-liter rated at 208 hp and 192 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual and six-speed automatic are again available. Fuel economy estimates are 30 mpg combined (26 mpg city/35 mpg highway) for both the manual and the automatic.
Standard safety features on the 2014 Mini Cooper include antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control and front-seat side airbags. The hatchback also comes with side curtain airbags and knee-protecting airbags as standard equipment, while the convertible features pop-up rollover bars and larger front side airbags that extend higher up for added protection.
All versions of the 2014 Mini Cooper share an engaging personality thanks to their eager responses to driver inputs. The trade-off is a firm ride and occasionally raucous cabin environment, especially when you're driving on broken pavement. Ride quality is even stiffer on the Cooper S and John Cooper Works models. For comfort's sake, our recommendation is that mainstream buyers skip the sport suspension options and the larger wheels. The new hatchback has a more solid, forgiving feel on the highway, however, and its cockpit stays a little quieter than past Mini Coopers.
Most drivers will likely be plenty happy with the base Cooper, especially the energetic new hatchback. But the thrills increase with the S, while the JCW Mini convertible simply pegs the fun-o-meter. With the six-speed manual transmission, you get a remarkably precise shifter and an easy clutch. Shifts from the convertible's automatic transmission aren't especially smooth, but it's very responsive to driver inputs when put in Manual mode. That said, the new automatic transmission in the Cooper hatchback is a major upgrade, as it's both more responsive and smoother-shifting.
All Mini cabins brim with a sense of playfulness and fun. The convertible retains the traditional, oversized center-mounted speedometer. Although the new hatchback features a similar design cue, this circular element now houses the radio controls and an optional display screen either 6 inches or 8.8 inches in size. The hatch's actual speedometer has been relocated to a free-standing cluster atop the steering column and is fitted next to the tachometer. The new Cooper hardtop also has redesigned controls, including easier-to-use climate controls and power window and door lock controls on the door panels (in the convertible, these switches remain at the bottom of the center stack behind the shifter).
Both versions of the Mini have up-to-date electronics. The company's optional Mini Connected infotainment interface offers smartphone integration that allows easy access to Facebook, Twitter and a slew of Internet radio stations, including Pandora. Additionally, Mini Connected includes Google search and send-to-car functionality. The hatchback features an improved multifunction multimedia controller (similar to BMW's iDrive) in the center console and also offers an available head-up display as well as a fan-cooled cell phone docking station.
The new Mini Cooper hatchback also has more passenger and cargo space. You'll find an extra 1.5 inches of headroom up front, while the rear seat picks up nearly an inch of legroom and a full 3 inches of shoulder room. Still, it's small back there. Cargo capacity measures 8.7 cubic feet with the 60/40-split hardtop's rear seat up and a generous 38 cubes with it folded down.
A neat feature on the Mini Cooper convertible is the soft top's sunroof function, which allows you to retract the forward portion of the top on days when you don't feel like lowering the top completely. The convertible's tailgate-style trunk opening features an upper package tray that can be raised to allow larger items to fit in the tiny 6-cubic-foot trunk. Unlike in most convertibles, the Mini's rear seats can be folded flat to accommodate larger items, but the rollover hoops and soft-top mechanism prevent the loading of bulkier objects. Rear visibility for the convertible is poor with the top down (as it stacks rather high) and even worse with the top up.
| Engine | Standard in Trim | Power | Torque | Fuel Consumption - City | Fuel Consumption - Highway | 0-100 km/h | Quarter Mile | Half Mile |
|---|
| AM/FM stereo radio | Yes |
|---|---|
| Air Conditionning | Automatic climate control |
| Ambient Lighting | Ambient interior lighting with multiple coloured light selection |
| Audio Display Audio (Option) | Integrated visual display |
| Audio Interface | Media interface |
| Auxiliary input jack | Yes |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Option) | Yes |
| Cargo Organizer | Storage compartment package |
| Cellular Phone (Option) | Smartphone integration |
| Cruise Control | Yes |
| Driver Vanity Mirror | Driver-side vanity mirror |
| Front Wipers | Variable intermittent wipers |
| Front Wipers (Option) | Variable intermittent wipers with rain sensor and automatic headlights |
| Heated Washer Nozzle | Heated washer nozzles |
| Intelligent Key System (Option) | Comfort Access |
| Interior Air Filter | Interior air microfilter |
| Internet (Option) | MINI Connected |
| MP3 Capability | Yes |
| Navigation System (Option) | MINI navigation system |
| Passenger Vanity Mirror | Passenger-side vanity mirror |
| Power Door Locks | Yes |
| Power Windows | Power windows with driver one-touch feature |
| Premium Sound System | Anti-theft MINI boost radio |
| Premium Sound System (Option) | Harman Kardon sound system |
| Rear View Mirror | Day/night rear vew mirror |
| Rear View Mirror (Option) | Auto-dimming rear view mirror |
| Remote Audio Controls | Multifunction steering wheel |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Yes |
| Single CD | CD player |
| Sirius XM satellite radio | Satellite radio pre-wire |
| Sirius XM satellite radio (Option) | Sirius satellite radio tuner |
| Smoking Convenience | Smoker's package |
| Steering Wheel Adjustment | Tilt and telescopic steering wheel |
| Trunk Light | Cargo area light |
| USB Connector | Yes |
| USB Connector (Option) | USB port |
| Voice Recognition System (Option) | Yes |
| Wiper Defroster (Option) | Electric front window defroster |
| Cargo Capacity | 280 L |
|---|---|
| Curb Weight | 1160 kg |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg |
| Height | 1378 mm |
| Length | 3728 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2468 mm |
| Width | 1683 mm |
| Cornering Lamps (Option) | Black reflectors |
|---|---|
| Door Handles | Chromed door handles |
| Exterior Decoration (Option) | Black sport stripes |
| Exterior Mirror Colour | Body-color exterior mirrors |
| Front Fog Lights (Option) | Yes |
| Grille | Chrome grille |
| Headlight Type | Bi-xenon headlights |
| Headlights Headlight Washers | Headlight washers |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors | Yes |
| Heated Exterior Mirrors (Option) | Exterior mirrors package |
| Power Exterior Mirrors | Power-adjustable outside mirrors |
| Rear Fog Lights (Option) | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Active rear spoiler auto activates at 80 km/hr |
| Rear Window Defroster | Yes |
| Clock | Digital clock |
|---|---|
| Door Trim (Option) | Color line satellite grey |
| Driver Info Center | On-board computer |
| Floor Mats | Velour floor mats |
| Front Center Armrest (Option) | Yes |
| Front Seats Driver Height | Height-adjustable driver's seat |
| Front Seats Driver Power Seats | Power driver's seat |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type | Front bucket seats |
| Front Seats Front Seat Type (Option) | Sport seats |
| Front Seats Heated (Option) | Heated front seats |
| Front Seats Passenger Height | Front passenger's seat height adjustment |
| Front Seats Passenger Power Seats | Power front passenger seat |
| Headliner | Anthracite headliner |
| Interior Accents (Option) | Extended decor contents |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim | Interior colour carbon black |
| Luxury Dashboard Trim (Option) | Interior trim piano black |
| Maintenance Interval Reminder | Maintenance reminder system |
| Number of Cup Holders | Cupholders |
| Outside Temperature Gauge | Outside temperature display |
| Seat Trim | Carbon black leatherette seats |
| Seat Trim (Option) | Lounge Leather |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Leather wrapped multi-function sport steering wheel |
| Steering Wheel Trim (Option) | MINI YOURS Soda Sport Leather steering wheel |
| Tachometer | Yes |
| Drive Train | Front-wheel drive |
|---|---|
| Engine Name | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve |
| Stability Control | Yes |
| Start button | Yes |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission |
| Transmission (Option) | 6 speed automatic with manual mode |
| Transmission Paddle Shift (Option) | Yes |
| Body | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine | 1.6L L4 DOHC 16-valve |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.3 (Automatic City)5.5 (Automatic Highway)6.8 (Manual City)5.3 (Manual Highway) |
| Power | 121 hp @ 6000 rpm |
| Seats | 2 |
| Transmission | 6 speed automatic with manual mode |
| Warranties | Bumper-to-Bumper80000/km, 48/Months Powertrain80000/km, 48/Months Roadside AssistanceUnlimited/km, 48/Months Rust-throughUnlimited/km, 144/Months |
| Anti-Lock Brakes | ABS brakes |
|---|---|
| Brake Assist | Brake assist |
| Brake Type | 4-wheel disc |
| Driver Airbag | Driver-side front airbag |
| Front Seat Belts | Regular |
| Ignition Disable | Engine immobilizer |
| Parking Distance Sensor | Park Distance Control, rear |
| Passenger Airbag | Passenger side front airbag |
| Roof Side Curtain | Side-curtain airbags |
| Side Airbag | Front side airbags |
| Front Suspension | Front independent suspension |
|---|---|
| Front Tires | 195/55R16 |
| Power Steering | Speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering |
| Rear Suspension | Rear independent suspension |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | Tire pressure monitor system |
| Turning Circle | 10.7-meter turning circle diameter |
| Wheel Type | 16'' 6-star twin spoke alloy wheels |
| Wheel Type (Option) | 16'' 6-star twin spoke black alloy wheels |
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