2014 Mini Cooper S Hardtop shown above
With the new Mini Cooper popping growth hormones, it's nice to see prices staying relatively trim for the third generation. The 2014 Mini Cooper three-door hatchback starts at $20,745 and the Cooper S at $24,395, an increase of $250 and $300, respectively, compared with the 2013 models.
The new Coopers (known as "hardtop" models) don't go on sale until this spring. Two new engines will replace the current 1.6-liter four-cylinder. The 2014 Cooper comes standard with a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-three with 134 horsepower (up by 13 horsepower) and 170 lb-ft of torque (up by a meaningful 56 lb-ft). The Cooper S offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four good for 189 horsepower (up by 8 horsepower) and 221 lb-ft (an increase of 44 lb-ft). A six-speed manual is standard and a six-speed automatic is a $1250 option; for the first time on the automatic, stop-start will be included. Mini claims both transmissions have been revised for improved shift quality and efficiency. Fuel economy numbers are not yet finalized.
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Keyless start, eight airbags, and 15-inch aluminum wheels are standard. The options list now reads more like the window sticker from a BMW 4-series: Power-folding mirrors ($250), LED headlights ($750), head-up display ($500), automatic parallel parking ($1000) and adaptive dampers ($500) are available on both models, among other high-tech features.
While Mini unveiled a John Cooper Works Concept at the Detroit auto show, it hasn't announced details for this particular version, or when the Convertible, Roadster, and Coupe would receive similar upgrades.
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