“The JCW Convertible is the best car I have ever owned. It is quick, nimble, and comfortable. I love the 8 speed auto-sport transmission that provides the flexibility to drive easy through town, auto-sport on highways, and manual-sport on winding roads. It is open-air driving at its best.”
2022 MINI Convertible: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2022 MINI Convertible gets a meaningful mid-cycle refresh, led by revised front and rear styling. It also gains more standard lighting, screen, driver-display, audio, and safety equipment across the lineup.
About the 2022 MINI Convertible
3rd generation (F57, 2016-2024), mid-cycle refresh year.
MINI positions the Convertible as the open-air version of its core small-car formula: compact size, playful handling, distinctive design, and real four-seat usability. In U.S. market messaging, it stands out as a premium small convertible that mixes everyday drivability with a lighthearted, top-down personality. Buyers choose it less for outright practicality and more for character, easy maneuverability, and a fun, stylish way to enjoy open-air driving without moving into a larger convertible.
The Cooper is the classic, city-friendly version, with a 134-hp turbo three-cylinder engine and a power soft top over four seats. The 189-hp Cooper S adds stronger acceleration and sportier front-end details, while the 228-hp John Cooper Works focuses on performance with sport-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, and an eight-speed automatic transmission.
What changed, by category
Styling
The front and rear designs were revised with a cleaner grille and bumper treatment. LED headlights and Union Jack LED taillights became standard, while Cooper S and John Cooper Works models received sportier details of their own.
Safety
Lane departure warning became standard across the U.S. lineup as part of the standard driver-assistance package.
Tech
An 8.8-inch center touchscreen and a digital instrument cluster became standard on every trim. Satellite radio also changed from optional to standard.
2022 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 | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 27 mpg | 24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 36 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 | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
How different is the 2022 MINI Convertible from the 2021 model?
The 2022 model is meaningfully different from the 2021 version. Its mid-cycle refresh brings revised exterior styling, standard LED lighting, a standard 8.8-inch touchscreen, a standard digital instrument cluster, and standard lane departure warning.
Does every 2022 MINI Convertible have the 8.8-inch touchscreen and digital instrument cluster?
Yes. The 8.8-inch center touchscreen and digital instrument cluster are standard across the 2022 MINI Convertible lineup.
What safety equipment became standard on the 2022 MINI Convertible?
Lane departure warning became standard across the 2022 U.S. lineup. Forward collision warning is also included among the model's driver-assistance features.
Did the 2022 MINI Convertible receive new engines?
No. The refresh focused on styling and standard equipment rather than powertrain changes. The Cooper has a 134-hp turbo three-cylinder, the Cooper S has a 189-hp turbo four-cylinder, and the John Cooper Works has a 228-hp turbo four-cylinder.
What sets the 2022 John Cooper Works Convertible apart?
The 2022 John Cooper Works is the performance-focused version. It combines a 228-hp turbo four-cylinder with an eight-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes, sport seats, and more aggressive refreshed styling.
2022 MINI Convertible Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2022 MINI Convertible.
4.6
2022 MINI Convertible
(245 reviews)
“If you want to experience total perm-a-grin every time you start the engine…The JCW Convertible is the car for you. Step in, strap down, drop the top and get going! Nothing but fun, fun, fun!”
“The fit and finish is amazing! The appearance alone sparks conversation every time we are out and about!”
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