2022 MINI Cooper Review: The mini-est convertible on sale today | CarGurus

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This little convertible sees minimal changes for 2022, but sometimes that's OK. The MINI Cooper Convertible retains its friendly looks and cheerful driving style. The circular headlights poke through the hood, the convertible roof features the Union Jack, and our John Cooper Works (JCW) test car offered plenty of quickness.
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Written review: Christian Wardlaw

[@czaz00]

It’s a brilliant review.. I think you buy a Mini because of the reputation it has and as you said it’s fun .. Honda and VW are not as unique as a Mini .. Mini’s where ever they go the draw attention to themselves!!

[@1800clyde]

Bought this car, same model, same color, 3 months ago. Love, love, love it. Oh, and it's my daily driver.

[@SugarGotAlongway2catchme]

Hi, how much is your monthly payment? Down payment?

[@clairede-looze3686]

Just brought this car same colour same model gets delivered July 22 can’t wait

[@diegoramos27]

lucky you, I don't even have a car

[@ImShellBelle]

I'm think about getting one

[@BenBrooksSellsCars]

Great job on the review Clifford!

[@i.smell.pretty9937]

I have this same car in a hardtop and I loooove it 💕

[@oldRoyaltypewriter]

I've had my '21 Mini Cooper S 4-dr hardtop since January. It's a blast to drive!

[@macmac1982]

I have 3 Min'is now, 2005 converable, 2017 converable and 2020 countryman, PSSS! they are all fast and will out beat alot of cars, including VW tin cans. This kid just needs to learn alot more about Mini-Coopers!

[@paulcorby702]

Every car ever made is unreliable if you don’t look after it had a mini for 10 years didn’t have any problems

[@AuRowe]

There is a scale and mini is on the far end unreliability

[@SugarGotAlongway2catchme]

How much is it to maintain?

[@rocketshiftgaming5693]

@@AuRowe that’s not true. My mothers countryman has had 0 issues in the 4 years she’s had it. All she does it have extra maintenance put on it. She has 75k mi and no issues. It’s literally people who don’t maintain it right say it’s unreliable.

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

Great review. I have to disagree with the comment about size. I have a 2006 Cooper S Convertible which is smaller than the third generation. There is more than enough room for two people. I don't fit in a Miata but I have 4 inches of headroom in the MINI. The only time size is an issue (with 2 people) is the distance between the peddles with the manual. Wider shoes don't cut it for me. (again in a first generation MINI - it might be fixed in later generations when they got fat and would not be a problem for automatics. I have ridden in the back seat but I don't recommend it for humans with legs.

[@whyalwaysme2522]

Good review. Honest.

[@spinna313]

i brought a JCW in march but covid delays i waited 9 months and after talking to them after getting no updates i got a call 2nd December that my JCW has now enter production and i'll get it by march

[@jackqiu4657]

I always love the MINI convertible

[@plfernandes88]

The price tag is a bit too steep for a mini. For that money I can get something way more robust, even if in 2nd hand. Slash 10 or 5k from that price and then it seems reasonable

[@robotJox1256]

Will a 12” subwoofer fit in the boot?

[@fincherelli73]

I have a 2022 jcw iconic. Also jcw clubman both hands down are fun cars. The convertable lacks some power hope the next generation is 300 hp

[@APLFilms1]

covertible with paddle shifters is chefs kiss

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

I have a 2023 JCW convertible in Rebel Green with Chesterfield malt interior....the car is simply amazing. Worth every penny.

[@Freddie-gv1yg]

Are they difficult to get in and out of?

[@leom00n79]

Hello. Is Mini Cooper JCW a reliable car??? I’m planning on buying one but still researching it’s reliability

[@4retirement667]

There are two things wrong with the JCW Convertible. 1. AWD 2. Manual 3. If you want to nit pick about 40 more horses and 40 more ft lb of torque and I would buy one tomorrow. We do own a 2018 Countryman S, and it is capable. 6pd Manual is a lot of fun

[@hl6306]

Vertible S 2017 here, its a magical car, problem is if you dont know mini as many of my friends do, this is never on the list, if you know mini, thats all you need!!!!

[@BarbCyberSurf]

Good advice -"know thy mini" :) .... what specific quirks should one look out for? I'm putting this on my vision board:)

[@hl6306]

@@BarbCyberSurf all the quirks are worth it plus every unionjack sticker you buy after market. My car was loaded up to almost max out and for years they worth every penny

[@f1rstclass596]

I can NOT wait to order my New TWENTY TWENTY YOU in Safety Green 💚

[@itsluca3196]

bought one today!

[@aalsera0]

Does JCW comes in EV ? or would it in the near future?

[@Maxwells_Silverhammers]

I've tried the boxter and this same model, this seems to be a way better car in general

[@Bambotb]

Wow better than porsche ? No way

[@Maxwells_Silverhammers]

To me atleast 😊

[@gardnerjy]

Head resr not an issue...they don't need to be removed.

[@rezabarati1153]

VERY VERY GOOD

[@ManyArmedMooseDei]

I tossed a Honda civic type R engine in a hardtop manual one of these, (v-TeC jUsT kiCkED iN yO!) because “mo powa baybeh”(-Donut Media) and it’s essentially become a rocket ship, what with 325 buff horses (also donut) under the interestingly shaped hood. Love the little details like the light ring and circle shaped door pulls and AC/HV vents. Serious aftermarket potential.

[@Emperfections]

I disagree. I have an OLD mini.. (2005) and I can whip around turns like a champ.

[@Shygirl_Noel19]

I want this for my first car, but my dad said I’m getting a older one . Probably 2016 Mimi copper convertible

[@fpshimanshuyadav171]

Aah shit

[@dickiegreenleaf750]

May I ask the purpose of a back seat? People without legs?

[@michellefreshley9367]

For the luggage you can't fit in the boot. :)

[@ImShellBelle]

shopping bags, extra jackets, and smaller humans

[@cd687]

I had a 2004 mini and happily had passengers in the back. Maybe i have short legs 😂

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

My dog fits back there as well as my skinny friends.

[@geraldthompson4633]

Another interesting car priced out range of regular folk who need sensible transport

[@darioncallies9023]

convertibles aren't sensible transport

[@geraldthompson4633]

@@darioncallies9023 depends on what your needs are…

[@smaceachern1]

I have a 21 Convertible Red with Union Jack roof top. I get so many compliments on it. No issues love it. It is a rough ride though, but i didnt buy it for luxury comfort.

[@abcdLeeXY]

The price doesn’t make sense for these cars.

[@RT-vw6yw]

😍

[@remyKhuong]

Người có tiền chưa chắc đã mua, nhưng người đã sở hửu em này thì chắc chắn là dư tiền 😆😝

[@jayaad12nani79]

JAGUAR Miguel Land rover

[@jithinsathyan8204]

Malayali

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Stays in the repair shop more than your house 🏡... Consumer Reports don’t LIE

[@marianolasco1151]

Fr ?

[@April480p]

Yeah, consumer reports from 1999. It's a goddamn BMW.

[@burgholte]

The F Series is very reliable

[@thomasfranta7028]

They are a lot of fun to drive but the reliability is questionable at best.

[@JoeMama-si5xj]

The reliability was "questionable at best" during the early years of the BMW takeover, the years of the problematic mini were a long stretch between 2006 and 2012. I had a 2006 until now and started having major electrical (ECM) Problems at 100,000 miles. I LOVE the mini and just traded it in for a 2022 mini s convertible. I have to tell you, what a MAJOR difference in interior quality and workmanship! It is SO much richer and luxurious BUT STILL has the same "slot car" feel and handling on the road! I adore it! Feel confident purchasing one and you'll love it too!!!!

[@thuyvyhuynh3672]

Gfff

[@peterlewis3540]

It looks too much like a child's pushchair or pram.

[@APLFilms1]

people buy mini for looks fun and handling. this white guy dont get it

[@East17A]

very expensive and very unreliable !!! Bad investment .

[@APLFilms1]

bad comment

[@swanblake]

Wow did they make this ugly. Typical BMW styling

[@stigpalm1922]

All you reviewers about cars ALWAYS wave your hands? Please, stop that habit! It doesn't contribute to your message. Just disturbing. You can speak. Do that and only that.