2022 MINI Convertible Review

Name: 2022 MINI Convertible
Brand: MINI

Price Range: $24,998 - $30,998

2022 MINI Convertible Cooper S Exterior Shown

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7.2

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 Mini Convertible is nearly as much fun to drive as its Mini Hardtop sibling. It also offers a high-quality and stylish interior and distinctive styling with plenty of options for customization. The John Cooper Works version is somewhat of a disappointment, however.

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John Cooper Works

Pros

Excellent handling makes it fun in turns and curves
Classy and upscale-looking interior
Available add-ons offer high degree of personalization

Cons

The ride quality can be stiff and rough, especially with larger tires
More expensive than most rivals
Limited passenger and cargo space

What's new

Revised front and rear styling
8.8-inch display and lane departure warning now standard
Some newly available features, such as black-painted exterior trim and a heated steering wheel
Part of the third Mini Convertible generation introduced for 2016

Overview

Written by automotive expert Cameron Rogers

9/24/2021

The Mini Convertible is the drop-top version of Mini's Hardtop 2 Door. We've been enjoying this fun-in-the-sun Mini since this generation debuted in 2016, but more recently it was starting to feel a little dated. Luckily, the 2022 Mini Convertible gets a significant refresh that should keep people's interest piqued.

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2023 MINI Convertible
Cooper S Convertible
$29,000
great price
$3,596 below market
- 13,677 miles
- 4cyl automated manual
- 69 mi away
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Keyless Entry/Start
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Located in Hollywood, MD
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
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Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
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Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)
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VIN: WMW43DL08P3P48173
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Listed since: 05-06-2026
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2023 MINI Convertible
Cooper S Convertible
$27,999
great price
$2,985 below market
- 13,334 miles
- 4cyl automated manual
- 95 mi away
- Home delivery*
- Back-up camera
- Bluetooth
- Keyless Entry/Start
- Upgraded Headlights
- Tire Pressure Warnin...
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Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
30 Combined MPG (27 City/36 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WMW43DL09P3P72000
Stock: 8G7MD9
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-09-2026

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The Convertible's front and rear fascias now incorporate a body-colored panel that runs to the edge of the chrome grille and bumper surrounds. Those surrounds — along with the badges, door handles and tailpipes — can now be ordered in a gloss black treatment to distinguish it from previous models, which had chrome-only frames. The interior is slightly revised as well with a new digital instrument panel and an 8.8-inch central display.

From a performance perspective, the Mini Convertible is outmatched against rivals such as the Chevrolet Camaro, Ford Mustang and Mazda Miata. But there's still enough charm here to make this Mini a satisfying pick for a reasonably priced drop-top. Check out our Expert Rating below for more details.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.2

out of 10

We drove the 2022 MINI Convertible on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

8/10

How does the Convertible drive? We tested the Mini Convertible in the John Cooper Works (JCW) trim. The JCW should be the top of the heap, but it doesn't feel much more special than the S trim. Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph took 6 seconds in our test car, which is quick for a convertible in this class. The Mini's turbocharged engine makes plenty of torque but lacks the fun, high-revving character of the Mazda Miata's engine.

Panic braking from 60 mph yielded a best result of 119 feet, which is an average distance; we expected better. Most of the blame falls on the Mini JCW's somewhat narrow tires, which also limit its outright handling ability. We love its nimbleness, but less expensive Mini Convertible trims give you that as well.

Comfort

7/10

How comfortable is the Convertible? The expected stiff and sporty ride of a Mini is certainly present with the John Cooper Works version. While it's never unduly harsh, it can be jittery over less than smooth pavement. Our test car came with optional adaptive dampers, but we didn't feel there was enough of a difference between the Normal and Sport modes to warrant the extra expense. The front seats are supportive and comfortable, but rear passengers will likely complain about the vertical seatbacks and lack of shoulder room.

The Mini's top looks and feels well constructed, but it lets in a lot of ambient noise and road noise when driving at highway speeds. In fact, when we tested interior noise levels, we found it's barely louder with the top down than when it's up. The JCW's center exhaust produces some nice burbles and pops but can drone over extended periods of driving at a constant speed.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The somewhat long doors have a nice weight and provide ample access to the front seats but don't make it any easier to get into the back seats. If adults can squeeze in back there — it's somewhat easier with the top down — they'll likely be touching shoulders. The driver and passenger will have plenty of shoulder room and a surplus of headroom, making the compact Mini feel reasonably spacious. The Mini Convertible's controls are fairly easy to understand and use.

The well-constructed folding cloth top sits more or less on the back of the Mini and, when down, blocks your rear visibility quite a bit. When it's up, there's decent visibility to the sides thanks to the tall windows and large outside mirrors. Visibility out of the front is compromised because the rearview mirror takes up a lot of space on the narrow windshield.

Technology

7.5/10

How’s the tech? A lot of the Mini Convertible's tech is lifted straight from parent company BMW. This isn't a bad thing as the infotainment system is basically BMW's with a colorful Mini-themed interface. It's easy to navigate and looks a bit more premium than some rivals. Navigation and voice controls work well and proved genuinely helpful in certain situations. Wireless Apple CarPlay smartphone integration is standard, but the lack of Android Auto is surprising given it's in most of the Mini's rivals. Our test car's Harman Kardon audio system was strong enough to deliver good-quality sound over the elevated levels of interior noise.

The adaptive cruise control works well and maintains tight gaps in traffic. We experienced no false alarms or overreactions from any of the other systems. But we were somewhat disappointed with the conservative tuning of the electronic stability control, especially on a car that's supposed to be fun to drive. Thankfully, you can disable it.

Storage

5.5/10

How’s the storage? It should come as no surprise that the Mini Convertible is not the most practical car. Its 7.6-cubic-foot trunk is small and not easily accessible. Ironically, the Mazda Miata's smaller trunk (4.6 cubic feet) is more practical and easier to use.

Interior storage is slightly better, and there's enough space for one person's small items in the cubby in front of the cupholders and the cupholders themselves. If you spring for the wireless charging, you will lose most of your center armrest storage. Child seat anchors are provided in the back seat, but only the smallest booster seats are likely to fit without a lot of fuss.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The EPA estimates the John Cooper Works Convertible will return 28 mpg combined (24 city/33 highway) and our time with the Mini backs that up. Over our 115-mile evaluation route the drop-top Mini returned a solid 29.4 mpg with some fairly enthusiastic driving thrown in, just because. It should be noted that Mini recommends premium gasoline for the JCW.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Convertible a good value? In its John Cooper Works trim, we're inclined to say no. Our test car stickered at $46,250 (including destination fees), which puts it at nearly the same price as a Mustang GT convertible and at least $10K more than a similarly equipped Mazda Miata. The Mini is well built, with tight panel gaps and good-quality materials, and feels more luxurious than other convertibles. But less expensive versions of the Mini, such as the Cooper S, are just as well built and perform nearly as well.

Standard warranty coverage is about average for the class, with four years/50,000 miles of bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage. But Mini also offers four years of roadside assistance with unlimited mileage and three years of free maintenance.

Wildcard

7.5/10

You're effectively guaranteed a fun and nimble driving experience in the Mini Convertible. But the John Cooper Works trim doesn't offer much beyond what you'd get from a regular Mini. The extra power is nice, but the JCW isn't especially fast. And while it does have nimble handling, it doesn't feel any more engaging than a Cooper S model.

The quirky styling and detail touches that have come to define Mini are there and serve as a nice visual reminder of how fun this little car will be once you're out of the weekday traffic jam. But at times it feels like it's been laid on a little thick in the JCW. We're all for the Mini driving experience, but we'd prefer ours in a more basic and less expensive spec.

2022 MINI Convertible trim level differences

The 2022 Mini Convertible is a small convertible available in three trim levels: Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works (also called JCW). They are mainly differentiated by the engine under the hood. There are also three subtrims — Classic, Signature and Iconic — that denote the amount of features on each vehicle. Compare the 2022 MINI Convertible trim levels in-depth.

Which Convertible trim does Edmunds recommend?

The base Cooper's three-cylinder engine is fine, but the Cooper S and its more powerful four-cylinder engine are definitely worth paying more for. As for add-ons, the Signature trim bundles quite a few features you'll probably want, including heated seats and an automatic transmission.

Cost to Drive

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$204/mo

$233/mo

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Reliability

The 2022 MINI Convertible has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and no recalls. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Recalls

There are no recalls for the 2022 MINI Convertible

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 12 years / unlimited miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 4 years / unlimited miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles

MINI Convertible Reviews

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2022 Convertible Features & Specs

Type:

Convertible

Trim:

Cooper

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$27,900
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	31 MPG
Cost to Drive	$204/month
Seating	4 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	5.2 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Convertible models:

Parking Assistant: Finds an available parallel parking spot and guides the Mini into the space with minimal driver input.
Front and Rear Park Distance Control: Sounds an alert as the Mini approaches an object in front of or behind it.
Active Driving Assistant: Equips the vehicle with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking to help avoid accidents and lessen the severity of a crash.

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2022 MINI Convertible Review

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Overview

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Storage

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2022 MINI Convertible trim level differences

Which Convertible trim does Edmunds recommend?

Cost to Drive

Reliability

Recalls

Warranty

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