MINI Cooper five doors 2024: almost a family MINI

MINI Cooper five doors is presented with two engines. The base Cooper C has a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine with 113 kW (154 hp) and 230 Nm of torque. Upgrading to the Cooper S brings an extra cylinder to your turbo engine—a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 149 kW (201 hp) and 300 Nm of torque. If this sounds familiar, you're right. Power is the same as the three-door Mini, but the extra doors reduce speed a bit. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h takes 8.0 seconds in the base model and 6.8 seconds in the S model.

The differences are visible behind the B-pillar. To accommodate the extra doors, Mini increased the wheelbase by 7.1 cm and the overall length of the vehicle by almost 18 cm. There's no mention of legroom for rear seat passengers, but Mini tells us there's 922 liters of boot space with the rear seats folded down, which is considerably more than the 799 liters found in the three-door model.

Plus, you get the same fresh design that debuted with the smaller Cooper. In the foreground are smoother fascias and standard LED lights front and rear, positioned completely flush with the chassis for a cleaner look. There are four trim levels, with the JCW not being a full-on Mini, but adding sporty upgrades such as diffusers and black accessories.

Along with more space inside, you'll find the same minimalist design, highlighted by a round 23.8cm screen in the middle. Mini Experience Modes fills the cabin with different lighting and display options, including customized on-screen photos if you so desire. Parking Assistant Plus includes four exterior cameras and 12 ultrasonic sensors to help drivers maneuver the larger Mini in tight spaces.

The details mentioned here apply to the five-door Cooper available in Europe, although there isn't much reason to believe that much will change for the North American version. More details, including pricing, will be announced later.