2013 MINI Coupe: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2013 MINI Coupe is a light-update year, not a redesign. The main change is standard Bluetooth hands-free calling across the lineup.
About the 2013 MINI Coupe
R58 Coupe generation (2012-2015), second model year.
MINI positions the Coupe as a more focused, two-seat spin on the brand’s usual small-car formula: lower roof, active rear spoiler, playful handling, and useful cargo space behind the seats. The official MINI USA archive calls it a “liberating 2-seater with a speed-sensitive spoiler and plenty of punch,” and the launch materials frame it as a compact sports coupe that mixes everyday hatchback usefulness with sharper, more driver-focused character than the regular Hardtop.
The 2013 Coupe is a small, playful two-seater with a low roof, cargo space behind the seats, and a rear spoiler that rises at speed. The Cooper has a 121-hp engine, the Cooper S steps up to a 181-hp turbo engine, and the John Cooper Works is the sharper performance version with 208 hp, larger brakes, and its own exhaust.
What changed, by category
2013 MINI Coupe specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 1.6 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 181 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.9 cu-ft | 7.9 cu-ft | 7.9 cu-ft |
| Seats | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2013 MINI Coupe a redesign?
No. The 2013 MINI Coupe carries over the same two-seat body, three-trim lineup, and basic design introduced for 2012, with only light equipment and powertrain updates.
What became standard on the 2013 MINI Coupe?
Bluetooth hands-free calling and USB connectivity became standard across the 2013 MINI Coupe lineup.
Does the 2013 MINI Coupe have standard satellite radio?
No. Satellite radio moved from standard equipment in 2012 to an option for the 2013 MINI Coupe.
Did the 2013 John Cooper Works Coupe add an automatic transmission?
Yes. An automatic transmission joined the 2013 John Cooper Works Coupe lineup; the trim still uses its 208-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter engine.
How is the 2013 MINI Coupe different from the 2012 model?
The 2013 MINI Coupe mainly adds standard Bluetooth and USB connectivity, moves satellite radio to the options list, and adds an automatic transmission option for the John Cooper Works trim. Its body, trim structure, and core engines otherwise carry over.