The Cooper Roadster comes standard with automatic climate control, rain-sensing wipers, a deployable rear spoiler, Bluetooth, and a six-speaker stereo. Pause Slideshow Three Driving Modes Every Convertible blends refinement and a firm, European road feel from the moment you start the engine. Its base four-cylinder engine is stronger than the Cooper Roadster's, and the car's light weight makes it feel even faster. All models use run-flat tires. Like the Mini Cooper Roadster, the offers three powerful engines, agile handling, and an unfortunately harsh ride. It will even alert you to gas stations when you need them and can help find parking in unfamiliar areas. Inside, the 2019 Mini Hardtop and Convertible get a few design touches, such as Malt Brown Chesterfield leather upholstery Hardtop only and an available piano black interior trim with a Union Jack that lights up in the same color as the ambient lighting.
Its brakes also have plenty of stopping power. Used 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster Performance and Interior Powering the front-wheel-drive 2015 Mini Cooper Roadster is a 121-horsepower four-cylinder engine. As with all other 2013 Mini models, Bluetooth wireless connectivity is now standard on the Roadster, replacing Sirius satellite radio, which becomes an option. The 2015 Cooper Roadster has a projected reliability rating of three out of five from J. Gave offer for vehicle as I had already arranged for financing before I got to the lot.
News Best Cars staff has been ranking cars for a decade, and our team has more than 75 years of combined automotive industry experience. We Did the Research for You: 17 Reviews Analyzed Our used car rankings and reviews are based on the findings of the automotive press alongside data like crash test ratings, reliability scores, and ownership costs. However, its cabin bests the Cooper Roadsters', offering high-quality materials and a user-friendly dashboard. Its cabin has a striking design, though there are still lots of cheap plastics throughout. The rear-wheel-drive is the better performance car, offering both thrilling handling and excellent road grip.
The bucket seats are comfortable and supportive. Elbow room is limited, but legroom and headroom are abundant the latter, of course, unlimited with the top down. Like other Minis, the Roadster is full of idiosyncrasies in its controls, which can be cute at first but frustrating over time, i. Rain Warner The sky is a fine indicator of weather conditions overhead. On the tech front, the 2019 Mini Hardtop and Convertible now come standard with a 6. To ensure our reviews are unbiased, we refuse expensive gifts and trips from automakers, and a separate team handles the advertising on our site. Together with the rigid body structure and robust frames, this system can protect passengers should the vehicle ever overturn.
A new service called Mini Find Mate makes its debut on the 2019 Hardtop and Convertible. A semi-automatic roof and wind deflector are now standard on all Roadsters. This allows owners to access calendar entries and contacts and plan routes based on current traffic flow. Most of our road time was spent with the top down, and even at freeway speeds, the Mini Roadster remained solid and stable. We analyzed 17 professional Mini Cooper Roadster reviews to help you make a buying decision.
The Cooper S is even quicker, with its turbocharged 181-horsepower four-cylinder engine. The refreshed 2019 Mini Hardtop and Convertible don't appear all that different, but look closer and you'll find some cool new touches that add to their bubbly personality. Why You Can Trust Us The U. Into that context, of , looks like it might be a breath of fresh air. Available features include a Harman Kardon sound system, satellite radio, and the Mini Connected infotainment system with navigation and a 6. Part of the allure of Mini vehicles is that they are highly customizable.
Despite a lot of plastic, interior materials are better than average. At 147 inches, the Roadster is actually a smidge longer than the Hardtop. Up front there are minimal changes, which include slightly modified headlights and Mini's new logo. Each Mini must pass an inspection to become certified pre-owned. How Safe Is the Cooper Roadster? This is not the case with the 2015 Mini Roadster. Expect the same powertrain options to be offered with the base Cooper Hardtop and Convertible retaining a 134-hp 1.
Complimentary maintenance such as oil changes, fluid services and brake work is included for the first three years or 36,000 miles. Unlike these vintage 2-seaters, however, the Mini Roadster is neither anemic nor unreliable. It allows owners to tag objects and show their location on a smartphone or the car's main screen. To create the Roadster, the Cooper convertible has been rethought, offering less passenger space but a larger trunk and a big boost in performance. We did notice some slight chassis shudder on rough pavement, but on less radical surfaces our Mini Roadster proved surprisingly composed. The base model's fuel economy is rated at 27 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway — excellent for the class.