Mini has a redesigned Cooper hatch beginning gross sales subsequent yr as a 2025 mannequin, although at current the corporate has solely proven the electrical model which the U.S. will miss out initially.

A redesigned Cooper Convertible can be coming subsequent yr, and a prototype has simply been noticed. The prototype is for a gas-powered Cooper Convertible that may doubtless additionally arrive as a 2025 mannequin.

Whereas electrical variations of the brand new Cooper are based mostly on a newly developed devoted EV platform, fuel variations will primarily be a serious replace of the present vary. The mechanicals would be the identical however the exterior and inside styling, in addition to any in-car expertise, will likely be up to date to match the electrical variations.

This is smart as Mini plans to transition to an electrical lineup later this decade. The automaker has locked in 2025 because the date that its last fuel mannequin will likely be launched.

This implies the brand new Cooper Convertible ought to characteristic the identical or related powertrains to the outgoing mannequin which presents patrons the selection between a 134-hp 1.5-liter turbo-3 in base Cooper guise and a 189-hp 2.0-liter turbo-4 within the sporty Cooper S. The automobile will solely have an automated transmission, as Mini has phased out the handbook transmission in its automobiles.

At current, Mini hasn’t stated whether or not there will likely be an electrical convertible. Nonetheless, the automaker has launched an electrical convertible prior to now. The outgoing convertible provided a restricted run of electrical Cooper SE Convertibles earlier this yr. Simply 999 have been provided, all of them for Europe.

Along with the brand new Cooper and Cooper Convertible, Mini additionally has a redesigned Countryman and a brand new crossover dubbed the Aceman on the way in which. The brand new Countryman begins gross sales subsequent fall and can supply the selection between fuel and electrical powertrains. The Aceman arrives subsequent yr as a devoted EV. It hasn’t been confirmed for the U.S. simply but.