Last updated August 4, 2026
The Cooper is the entry Paceman, centered on the model’s coupe-like design, raised driving position, and everyday MINI character. The Cooper S is the sportier middle step, adding turbo power; the Cooper S ALL4 pairs that same identity with all-wheel drive. The John Cooper Works ALL4 is the performance-focused version, with a stronger factory tune, standard all-wheel drive, and sharper suspension and braking hardware.
The Base Model trim level — Cooper — is the simplest Paceman, built for drivers who want its distinctive shape and everyday MINI feel without the added performance hardware.
Best for: Style-focused drivers who prefer a straightforward, front-wheel-drive Paceman.
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The Sport Styling trim level — Cooper S and Cooper S ALL4 — is the turbocharged middle ground, with a more eager feel and a choice between front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
Best for: Drivers who want stronger performance while keeping the Paceman practical for everyday use.
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Adds a 181-horsepower turbo engine, traction control with an electronic limited-slip differential, and LED fog lights over the Cooper. Cooper S ALL4 also adds all-wheel drive.
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The Performance trim level — John Cooper Works ALL4 — is the enthusiast Paceman, defined by a stronger factory tune, all-wheel-drive grip, and sharper road manners.
Best for: Enthusiasts who want the Paceman’s design with its most focused factory performance setup.
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Adds a 208-horsepower John Cooper Works tune, standard all-wheel drive, a lowered sport suspension, sport exhaust, high-performance brakes, and more aggressive bodywork over the Cooper S models.
0 in stock| Feature | Base Model | Performance | Sport Styling |
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| Includes | Cooper0 in stock | John Cooper Works ALL40 in stock | Cooper S, Cooper S ALL40 in stock |
| Engine | 1.6L four-cylinder | JCW-tuned turbo 1.6L four-cylinder | Turbo 1.6L four-cylinder |
| Horsepower | 121 hp | 208 hp | 181 hp |
| Torque | 118 lb-ft | 207 lb-ft | 177 lb-ft |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | ALL4 all-wheel drive | FWD on Cooper S; AWD on Cooper S ALL4 |
| Suspension focus | Everyday road setup | Lowered, sport-tuned setup | Sport-focused road manners |
| Sport exhaust | — | Standard | — |
| Aerodynamic body kit | — | Standard | — |
Across its 2013–2016 U.S. run, the core lineup was Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper S ALL4, and John Cooper Works ALL4. Those names identify the engine tune and whether the vehicle has all-wheel drive.
Across the Paceman’s run, Cooper was the entry trim. It paired a non-turbo 1.6-liter engine with front-wheel drive and kept the model’s two-door styling, four-seat cabin, and split-folding rear seats.
Across the 2013–2016 lineup, Cooper S was the simpler turbocharged Paceman. It added a stronger 1.6-liter turbo engine and sport-focused hardware while retaining front-wheel drive.
The Cooper S ALL4 combined the Cooper S turbo engine with MINI’s all-wheel-drive system throughout the Paceman’s run. It kept the same four-seat layout while adding traction for changing road conditions.
John Cooper Works ALL4 was the factory performance trim. It used a stronger turbo engine, all-wheel drive, lowered sport suspension, a sport exhaust, stronger brakes, and a more aggressive body kit.
The main difference is the engine. Across the model’s run, Cooper used the standard 1.6-liter engine, while Cooper S added a turbocharged version plus sport-focused traction hardware and LED fog lights. Both used front-wheel drive.
All-wheel drive is the defining difference. Both trims use the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, but Cooper S sends power to the front wheels and Cooper S ALL4 sends it through an all-wheel-drive system.
Both have a turbo engine and all-wheel drive, but John Cooper Works is more focused. It adds a stronger factory engine tune, lowered sport suspension, sport exhaust, high-performance brakes, special seats, and an aerodynamic body kit.
No. Cooper S by itself means the turbocharged front-wheel-drive trim. The name must include ALL4 for all-wheel drive, as in Cooper S ALL4 or John Cooper Works ALL4.
The Cooper is the simplest Paceman. Across the 2013–2016 run, it used the standard 1.6-liter engine and front-wheel drive, making it the trim for shoppers focused on the Paceman’s design and everyday character rather than turbo performance.
Look at the Cooper S ALL4 or John Cooper Works ALL4. Both have all-wheel drive, while the regular Cooper and Cooper S are front-wheel drive. The Cooper S ALL4 is the less performance-focused of the two.
The John Cooper Works ALL4 is the enthusiast-focused Paceman. Its stronger turbo tune, lowered sport suspension, sport exhaust, high-performance brakes, and all-wheel drive make it more specialized than the Cooper S models.
ALL4 is MINI’s name for all-wheel drive. On the Paceman, it appears on the Cooper S ALL4 and John Cooper Works ALL4. A Cooper S without ALL4 in its name is front-wheel drive.
Not for the whole run. Automatic climate control became standard across the Paceman lineup with the 2015 refresh, so it was standard on 2015–2016 examples. Equipment on earlier cars should be checked individually.