2014 MINI Convertible: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2014 MINI Convertible is a quiet carryover with no major changes from 2013. Its engines, styling, safety features, technology, and basic R57 structure remain the same.
About the 2014 MINI Convertible
2nd-generation MINI Convertible (R57, 2009-2015), late-cycle year before the 2016 redesign.
MINI positions the Convertible as the open-air version of its small, character-heavy Hardtop: a compact four-seat car built around style, nimble handling, and a power soft top that can act like a sunroof or fold fully open. Its main draw is not cabin space or practicality, but the combination of tiny footprint, playful road manners, and top-down driving, with buyers able to choose between the calmer Cooper, quicker Cooper S, and harder-edged John Cooper Works versions.
The Cooper is the relaxed, style-focused version, with a 121-hp four-cylinder engine and a power soft top that also opens partway like a sunroof. The 181-hp turbocharged Cooper S adds stronger acceleration, while the 208-hp John Cooper Works is the most performance-focused trim. All three have Bluetooth, steering-wheel audio and cruise controls, and remote keyless entry.
2014 MINI Convertible 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 | 26 mpg | 26 mpg | 26 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 34 mpg | 34 mpg | 34 mpg |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 181 hp | 208 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft | 192 lb-ft |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Bluetooth | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
Frequently asked questions
Was the 2014 MINI Convertible redesigned?
No. The 2014 MINI Convertible remains part of the second-generation R57 lineup introduced for 2009, with no structural or styling redesign for this model year.
What changed on the 2014 MINI Convertible compared with the 2013 model?
No major product changes were made for 2014. The engine lineup, styling, safety equipment, technology, and overall trim strategy carry over from 2013.
Which trims does the 2014 MINI Convertible have?
The 2014 lineup consists of Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works trims. They progress from the 121-hp Cooper to the 181-hp turbocharged Cooper S and the 208-hp turbocharged John Cooper Works.
Does the 2014 MINI Convertible roof open like a sunroof?
Yes. Its power-operated soft top has an integrated sliding-roof mode, so the front section opens for partial open-air driving without lowering the entire roof.
Is the 2014 MINI Convertible meaningfully different from the 2013 model?
No. The 2014 model is essentially a carryover, so it does not offer a major new feature, powertrain, or design update over the 2013 version.
2014 MINI Convertible Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2014 MINI Convertible.