2020 MINI Convertible Trims Comparison

The Cooper is powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque), while the Cooper S gets a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder (189 hp, 207 lb-ft). Both models come standard with a seven-speed dual clutch automatic transmission. (Mini says a manual transmission is still available, but with delayed availability.)

The John Cooper Works upgrades the 2.0-liter engine (228 hp, 236 lb-ft) and equips the car with a standard eight-speed automatic transmission.

The Cooper starts with standard equipment such as air conditioning, a leather sport steering wheel, heated mirrors and washer jets, a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and emergency SOS contact services.

Besides the gutsy engine, the Cooper S gets run-flat tires, three driving modes, and Performance Control brake-activated torque vectoring technology. Inside, sport seats, a John Cooper Works steering wheel, and a black checkered interior trim await.

At the top of the lineup is the John Cooper Works model. It gets a sport suspension and unique sport seats as well as the eight-speed transmission. A set of LED headlights with cornering lights come standard too.

Custom configurability is a hallmark of any Mini. You can easily create a Mini Convertible like no other through paint, stripes, wheels, upholstery and trims. But you must start the process with one of three trim packages.

Every model comes with the Classic package and its 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, faux leather upholstery, and the smallest and most basic wheel design. Moving up to Signature equipment tacks on heated seats, keyless entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, LED headlights and foglights, and larger wheels. The highest Iconic package has navigation and Apple CarPlay compatibility but no Android Auto. An upscale leather interior is also standard, along with fancier wheels.