2020 MINI Hardtop 4 Door Review

　　

2020 Mini Hardtop 4 Door Review

byTravis LangnessReviews Editor

　　Travis Langness has worked in the automotive industry since 2011. He has written thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career.

　　Aside from the lack of a high-performance John Cooper Works trim level, the four-door Mini Hardtop is exactly what you'd expect it to be. It's a Mini that's a bit larger than the standard model, with a rear seat that can easily fit your kids or squeeze in a couple of adults. Passenger space and cargo space are improved, but you still get all the same fun and throwback styling you expect from Mini.

　　It's not all a winning formula for the Hardtop 4 Door, though. The two-door model has a limited list of rivals, but the 4 Door goes up against tough competition. The larger Honda Civic, Hyundai Elantra GT, 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's still rough over broken roads, especially with larger optional wheels.

　　Despite those drawbacks, the Cooper 4 Door is a likable car. It's fun to drive and good to look at, and it has an upscale interior. In a competitive class of small, peppy hatchbacks, it's a strong pick.

　　

Which Hardtop 4 Door does zzdcar recommend?

The Mini Cooper's standard 1.5-liter engine is efficient but relatively peppy, and that's the engine we'd go with. Separate from the engine, you get your choice of trim level, and we recommend the midlevel Signature. It comes standard with extras such as heated seats, a panoramic sunroof, and dual-zone automatic climate control.

　　

2020 MINI Hardtop 4 Door models

The 2020 Mini Cooper Hardtop 4 Door is available with two engines and in three trim levels. The Cooper is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine (134 horsepower, 162 lb-ft of torque), and the Cooper S has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (189 hp, 207 lb-ft).

　　Both engines drive the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. After selecting the powertrain, you can decide on one of the trims: Classic, Signature or Iconic.

　　Cooper Classic models come standard with automatic headlights, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, simulated leather upholstery, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, Bluetooth and a 6.5-inch central display. For 2020, Mini's Active Driving Assistant suite of safety features is also standard, and it adds forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking. The Cooper S Classic is similarly equipped but has driver-selectable driving modes, performance summer tires, sport seats and a sport steering wheel.

　　Cooper Signature models bring unique wheels, LED headlights, keyless entry, a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control and heated front seats. The Signature's Premium package adds power-folding mirrors, satellite radio and a Harman Kardon sound system.

　　Both the Cooper and the Cooper S Iconic get most of the Premium package items as standard, along with leather upholstery, a larger 8.8-inch display, a navigation system, Apple CarPlay compatibility (no Android Auto), and a head-up display. You also get access to the full range of wheel designs, interior materials and patterns, and exterior trim and materials.

　　

2020 Hardtop 4 Door Highlights

Trim: CooperCooper SCooper

　　

Base MSRP	$24,400
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	31 MPG
Cost to Drive	$150/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	13.1 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles