The five-door Cooper caters to a range of driving styles available in two engine options. The base Cooper C packs a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder engine generating 156PS of power and 230 Nm of torque. Upgrading to the Cooper S brings a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, churning out 204PS and 300 Nm of torque. These figures mirror the three-door Cooper’s output, but with the added convenience of two rear doors, acceleration takes a slight bump – 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) in 8.0 seconds in the Cooper C and 6.8 seconds in the Cooper S.
The key differences lie in the extended dimensions. Mini has addressed rear passenger needs by stretching the wheelbase by 71mm and extending the body by nearly 178mm compared to the three-door model. While exact legroom specifications remain undisclosed, boot capacity sees a significant improvement. With the rear seats folded, the five-door Cooper offers 923 litres of luggage space, up from 800 litres in the three-door version.
Visually, the five-door Cooper stays true to the fresh design language introduced with its smaller sibling. Standard LED lights front and rear, flush-mounted with the body for a clean look, complement the smoother fascias. Four trim levels are available, with the JCW trim topping the range (though not to be confused with the full-fledged John Cooper Works performance model). Similar to the three-door Cooper, the JCW trim equips the car with sporty upgrades like diffusers and black exterior accents.
Stepping inside, the five-door Cooper retains the familiar minimalist design centred around a round 9.4-inch touchscreen display. Mini’s signature Experience Modes allow drivers to personalise the cabin ambience with various lighting options and even custom display screens. Parking manoeuvres are made easier in the larger Mini Cooper with the Parking Assistant Plus system, which utilises a network of four external cameras and twelve ultrasonic sensors.