MINI Cooper Convertible

Core summary

F67 MINI Cooper Convertible, October 2024 European launch reference. Source-based specification and buying analysis.

The decision is whether roof-down driving justifies the packaging compromise. Test your usual bags with the roof stowed before letting paint, wheels or a showroom roof demonstration decide the purchase.

History & generations

This guide covers the generation announced in October 2024, not the 2004 R52. Production returns to Oxford for this four-seat convertible.

Body, platform & design

The fabric roof opens in a claimed 18 seconds and closes in 15. Opening is permitted up to 30 km/h; a partial sunroof mode is also offered.

Engine & drivetrain

The launch Cooper C has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder petrol engine producing 120 kW and 250 Nm. The Cooper S is a separate, higher-output derivative.

Trim differences

Keep the engine derivative separate from a styling trim. A JCW-inspired appearance package is not evidence that the car has the full John Cooper Works powertrain.

Interior & seating

Quoted boot capacity is 215 liters with the roof closed and 160 with it open. The central OLED screen measures 240 mm in diameter.

Efficiency & range

Ask for the local rating for the exact C or S derivative and wheel specification. A consumption figure from an older three-cylinder convertible is not a substitute for this car's data.

Safety & equipment

Rollover protection behind the rear headrests activates when the safety electronics detect rollover risk.

Strengths

Its strongest case is a compact open-top car used mainly by one or two people, with the rear seats providing occasional flexibility. Four seats do not remove the luggage compromise.

Considerations

In the actual car, test screen readability in sunlight and rehearse demisting and navigation controls. Roof-up noise, visibility and wet-weather access deserve as much attention as the roof-down demonstration.

Recommended use

Pack for a weekend with the roof open, then repeat with it closed. Rear passengers should try entry and sitting behind the intended front occupants rather than relying on the seat count.

Rivals & related

Compare C and S using the complete quotation and your normal use. An older F57 may cost less, but its controls and engine specification require a separate assessment rather than a badge-only comparison.

FAQ

Is this an independently road-tested review? No. Roof timings, dimensions and output are manufacturer references; the practical checks above are buying advice, not claims of a conducted test.

Sources & updates

Reference scope: F67 MINI Cooper Convertible, October 2024 European launch reference. Research-based guide; no hands-on road test is claimed. Manufacturer specifications are distinguished from Cariary buying interpretation. Text reviewed 15 October 2026. Sources for the revised text:

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0445367EN/always-open:-unmistakable-driving-fun-in-the-new-mini-cooper-convertible?language=en

• Manufacturer reference — F67 MINI Cooper Convertible, October 2024 European launch reference →Source used for the stated historical model-year specification; not a claim of a current range.
• Photo 1 — Damian B Oh →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. MINI Cooper Convertible F67 C Classic; open-top exterior shown from opposite front angles.
• Photo 2 — Damian B Oh →Resized and encoded as WEBP; original composition retained. Front exterior. MINI Cooper Convertible F67 C Classic; open-top exterior shown from opposite front angles.

Last editorial review: October 15, 2026. Specifications remain market- and model-year-specific.