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

Whereas electrical variations of the brand new Cooper are primarily based on a newly developed devoted EV platform, fuel variations will primarily be a significant replace of the present vary. The mechanicals would be the similar however the exterior and inside styling, in addition to any in-car expertise, will probably 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 closing fuel mannequin will probably be launched.

2025 Mini Cooper electrical hatch

2025 Mini Cooper electrical hatch

2025 Mini Cooper electrical hatch

This implies the brand new Cooper Convertible ought to function the identical or related powertrains to the outgoing mannequin which affords consumers 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 automotive will solely have an automated transmission, as Mini has phased out the guide transmission in its automobiles.

At current, Mini hasn’t stated whether or not there will probably be an electrical convertible. Nonetheless, the automaker has launched an electrical convertible prior to now. The outgoing convertible supplied a restricted run of electrical Cooper SE Convertibles earlier this yr. Simply 999 had been supplied, 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 best way. 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.