About Mini Cooper S 5-door
In the summer of 2024, MINI unveiled the five-door version of the Cooper S's fourth generation, a hatchback that was suitable for five adults inside.
Those who needed more usable seats than on the three-door version of the MINI had to wait and see what the five-door version would get them. Unlike other cars made by BMW, which owned the British brand, the automaker extended the wheelbase of the three-door version when it made the version with doors for those seated in the back as well. As a result, the 2025 MINI Cooper S 5-door provided more legroom for the passengers who were not in the first row of seats. To power the new model, MINI also installed inline-three and inline-four powerplants under the vehicle's hood.
Design-wise, the fourth generation of this nameplate came with similar styling for both versions of the car. It featured round headlights, which were brand-specific, encircled by LED daytime running lights that doubled as turn signals as well. The octagonal grille that covered most of the front fascia filled the area between them and was extended downwards into the lower bumper. It was interrupted in the middle by a thick horizontal slat for the license plate and adorned by a 3D pattern.
From its profile, the car unveiled a sporty-looking design with flared wheel arches sporting matte black trims and side sills. To create a floating-roof styling, the automaker made all the pillars in gloss black and left the door open for contrasting roofs in black or white, which were offered as options. In addition, the black caps on the door mirrors and handles contributed to the hatchback's appealing overall look. Since the passengers didn't have to squeeze through the front doors to get to the rear seats, the automaker shortened them compared to the Cooper S's three-door sibling, but still, they were slightly longer than those assigned to the rear passengers. At the back, the slightly tilted forward tailgate sported a roof spoiler on its upper area, above the rear window. New for the model's lineup was a black trim spread across the tailgate, left to right, between the LED taillights that showed the Union Jack flag theme.
Inside, the automaker kept the original design theme of the MINI with a big round dial placed on the center stack. Instead of placing analog dials, there was a 240 mm (9.4-inch) OLED touchscreen for the infotainment system that used the MINI Operating System 9. Its functions could be intuitively accessed via touch or voice commands. Fronting the driver was a new three-spoke steering wheel with physical buttons. For the front occupants, MINI installed high-bolstered seats with an option for sports seats featuring integrated headrests. At the same time, a split-folding (60/40) bench seat could accommodate up to three passengers in the back.
Under the hood, the automaker installed a choice of two gasoline engines, 156 PS (154 hp) and 204 PS (201 hp), that sent their power to the front wheels. Like the previous generations, it relied on independent suspension in all corners, which made the car unique in its market segment. In addition, to add the sensation of a go-kart feeling, the automaker installed a wide choice of wheel sizes, ranging between 16 and 18 inches.