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2024 MINI Hardtop: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
For 2024, the MINI Hardtop gets a trim-and-equipment reshuffle rather than a redesign. The main change is a slimmer named-trim lineup, with several Classic variants and the Cooper SE Signature dropped.
About the 2024 MINI Hardtop
3rd generation Hardtop family (F56 2-door / F55 4-door), after the 2022 refresh, final model year before the 2025 gas-model redesign; also the final U.S. year for the F56-based Cooper SE electric hatch.
The Hardtop is MINI’s core small hatchback: a compact, style-heavy runabout built around quick steering, playful handling, and a more upscale feel than most small cars. In U.S. form for 2024, it covers several personalities with the same basic formula—entry-level Cooper, quicker Cooper S, all-electric Cooper SE, and track-flavored John Cooper Works. The main appeal is simple: distinctive design, easy city size, and a more entertaining drive than a typical commuter hatch.
The Cooper is the simple, classic version, while the 189-hp Cooper S adds stronger performance without giving up everyday usability. The 181-hp Cooper SE is the city-focused electric model with an EPA-rated 114-mile range, and the 228-hp John Cooper Works sits at the top with a sport suspension and more aggressive bodywork.
What changed, by category
Trim lineup
The Cooper Classic, Cooper S Classic, Cooper SE Signature, and John Cooper Works Classic trims are dropped for 2024.
Powertrain
The 6-speed manual transmission returns to the Cooper and Cooper S 4 Door.
Tech
Feature packaging changes across the range. Heated front seats move from standard to optional, while dual-zone climate control becomes optional on the Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works. The Cooper SE gains a standard heated steering wheel, but its moonroofs become optional. On the John Cooper Works, the moonroofs, navigation, premium audio, and touchscreen also move from standard to optional.
2024 MINI Hardtop specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3-Cyl, Turbo, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | Electric Motor | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Manual, 6-Spd | Manual, 6-Spd | Single-Speed Fixed Gear | Manual, 6-Spd |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Electric | Gas |
| MPG City | 27–29 mpg | 23–28 mpg | 25 mpg | |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 33–38 mpg | 34 mpg | |
| Horsepower | 134 hp | 189 hp | 228 hp | |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft | 206 lb-ft | 235 lb-ft | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 8.7–13.1 cu-ft | 8.7–13.1 cu-ft | 8.7 cu-ft | 8.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 30.8–32.3 in | 30.8–32.3 in | 30.8 in | 30.8 in |
| Seats | 4–5 | 4–5 | 4 | 4 |
| Doors | 2–4 | 2–4 | 2 | 2 |
| Electric Range | 114 | |||
| MPGe Combined | 110 | |||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||
| Park Assist | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2024 MINI Hardtop redesigned?
No, the 2024 MINI Hardtop is not redesigned. It remains part of the existing F55 4-door and F56 2-door generation and mainly receives trim and equipment changes.
Did MINI simplify the 2024 Hardtop trim lineup?
Yes, the 2024 lineup drops the Cooper Classic, Cooper S Classic, Cooper SE Signature, and John Cooper Works Classic trims. The remaining models also have revised feature packaging.
Does the 2024 MINI Hardtop have a manual transmission?
Yes, a 6-speed manual transmission returns to the 2024 Cooper and Cooper S 4 Door. This expands manual-transmission coverage beyond the 2-door models.
What equipment became optional on the 2024 MINI Hardtop?
Several previously standard features become optional for 2024. Heated front seats shift to optional across the lineup, dual-zone climate control becomes optional on the Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works, and the John Cooper Works also makes its moonroofs, navigation, premium audio, and touchscreen optional.
Is the 2024 MINI Hardtop worth choosing over the 2023 model?
The 2024 model is mainly worth considering if you want a manual Cooper or Cooper S 4 Door or prefer its revised equipment combinations. It is not a redesign, and several comfort and tech features move from standard to optional.
2024 MINI Hardtop Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 MINI Hardtop.
4.5
2024 MINI Hardtop
(417 reviews)
“Fun, Cute, stylish, environmentally conscious, sporty, great driving experience.”
“Perfect package of acceleration and handling for an EV, a great car to transition to EV for shorter commutes. The infotainment is missing android auto, native maps are unusable.”