“The convertible top should be a one touch button to move the top. There is no auto dimming mirror which is important to me in a car. And the car doesn't included android auto.”
2020 MINI Convertible: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2020 MINI Convertible gets a light equipment update rather than a redesign. The main change is that MINI’s Active Driving Assistant safety suite becomes standard on every trim.
About the 2020 MINI Convertible
3rd generation F57 Convertible (2016-2024), second year after the 2019 styling and equipment update.
MINI positions the Convertible as a small premium four-seat soft-top built around open-air driving enjoyment. Its main appeal is the mix of classic MINI styling, compact dimensions, quick steering, and a power fabric roof that makes top-down driving easy in daily use. Compared with most small cars, it offers more personality and a more upscale cabin feel, with clear steps from the relaxed Cooper to the quicker Cooper S and the more performance-focused John Cooper Works.
The Cooper is the everyday version, with a 134-hp three-cylinder engine and a power soft top that can open partway like a sunroof. The 189-hp Cooper S adds stronger acceleration, while the 228-hp John Cooper Works is the performance model with a sport-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and a sport exhaust.
What changed, by category
Safety
Forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and automatic high beams become standard on every trim through MINI’s Active Driving Assistant safety suite.
Tech
Smartphone integration changes from optional to standard across the lineup.
2020 MINI Convertible specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Steptronic | Automatic, 7-Spd Double Clutch | Automatic, 7-Spd Sport w/Dual-Clutch |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 34 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 134 hp | 189 hp | 228 hp |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 7.6 cu-ft | 7.6 cu-ft | 7.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.9 in | 30.9 in | 30.9 in |
| Seats | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Park Assist | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| LED Headlights | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is different about the 2020 MINI Convertible compared with the 2019 model?
The 2020 MINI Convertible makes its driver-assistance safety suite and smartphone integration standard across the lineup. Otherwise, it remains in the same generation and keeps the Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works trim structure.
Was the 2020 MINI Convertible redesigned?
No, the 2020 MINI Convertible was not redesigned. It is part of the third-generation F57 Convertible introduced for 2016 and receives a light equipment update for 2020.
Does every 2020 MINI Convertible have automatic emergency braking?
Yes, every 2020 MINI Convertible trim has automatic emergency braking as part of the standard Active Driving Assistant safety suite. The suite also includes forward collision warning and automatic high beams.
Which 2020 MINI Convertible trim has the strongest engine?
The 2020 John Cooper Works Convertible has the strongest engine, a 228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder. It also has a sport-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and a sport exhaust; the Cooper S has 189 hp, and the Cooper has 134 hp.
Is the 2020 MINI Convertible a major upgrade over the 2019 model?
No, the 2020 MINI Convertible is a modest equipment update rather than a major overhaul. Its main advantages over the 2019 model are standard driver-assistance features and standard smartphone integration.
2020 MINI Convertible Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2020 MINI Convertible.
4.4
2020 MINI Convertible
(54 reviews)
“If you are thinking about purchasing a Mini Cooper - DO IT! You will never regret it.”
“Love it. Not thrilled with the phone/Bluetooth/usb integration. It's very clumsy. Nothing is automatic”
Sources
- press.bmwgroup.com — Detail / T0297926EN US / Model Year 2020 Mini Lineup Pricing And Equipment Updates
- press.bmwgroup.com — Attachment / T0297926EN US / 434194
- press.bmwgroup.com — Attachment / T0250523EN US / 346554
- press.bmwgroup.com — Detail / T0330454EN US / Individual Style And Performance Reloaded: The Mini John Cooper Works And The Mini John Cooper Works Convertible