2021 MINI Hardtop 4 Door Review

The four-door Mini Hardtop is a slightly longer Mini than the standard model, with a rear seat that can easily fit your kids or squeeze in a couple of adults. There's more room for rear passengers and cargo, plus you still get all the same fun driving qualities and retro-inspired styling you'd expect from the Mini brand.

But the Mini Hardtop 4 Door faces some tough competition, as the larger Honda Civic, Mazda 3 and Volkswagen GTI all offer much more practicality for the price. The Mini Cooper 4 Door is downright expensive for its class, especially in top trim levels. And while the four-door Mini is a bit more comfortable on the highway than its two-door counterpart, it can feel rough over broken roads, especially with the larger optional wheels.

Despite those drawbacks, there's still much to like about the Cooper 4 Door. It's fun to drive, and it has remarkable styling and a premium-feeling interior. In a competitive class of small, peppy hatchbacks, it's a strong pick.

You have a number of choices to make when choosing which 2021 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door to buy. First you choose the main trim, which includes the Cooper or Cooper S. From there, you can pick subtrims such as Classic, Oxford Edition, Signature and Iconic. You can consider them packages that essentially add features.