MINI of Darien · The Full MINI Lineup
Compare the Full MINI Lineup in Connecticut
Every current MINI — the Hardtop 2 Door, Hardtop 4 Door, Convertible, and Countryman — in one place. See how the models stack up, then use the Compare Trim Levels button on any model to go deeper. All at MINI of Darien, Fairfield County’s MINI destination.
If you already know you want a MINI but you’re not sure which MINI, you’re in the right place. There are four core body styles in the current U.S. lineup, each with its own personality — from the tossable two-door Hardtop to the do-everything Countryman SUV, which is also the only MINI you can buy as an EV. This page lays them out side by side so you can shortlist fast.
MINI of Darien keeps the full range on one lot at 154 Post Road, minutes off I-95 and the Merritt Parkway, and easy to reach from Stamford, Norwalk, Greenwich, New Canaan, Westport, and Wilton. When you’ve narrowed it down, our team can line up the exact cars to drive back to back in a single visit.
The 2027 MINI Lineup at a Glance
| Model | Body style | Trims | Power (hp) | Drivetrain | Starting MSRP* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINI Hardtop 2 Door | 2-door hatch | Cooper · Cooper S · JCW | 161 / 201 / 228 | FWD | $29,500 |
| MINI Hardtop 4 Door | 4-door hatch | Cooper · Cooper S | 161 / 201 | FWD | $30,500 |
| MINI Convertible | Soft-top convertible | Cooper · Cooper S · JCW | 161 / 201 / 228 | FWD | $34,600 |
| MINI Countryman | Compact SUV | S ALL4 · SE ALL4 (electric) · JCW ALL4 | 241 / 308 / 312 | ALL4 (AWD) | $38,900 |
*Starting MSRP for the base trim, excluding the $1,350 destination & handling charge, taxes, registration, options, and dealer charges. 2027 model year. Horsepower and drivetrain are for the current U.S. lineup; the Countryman SE is all-electric. Pricing and availability may change — contact MINI of Darien for current details.
MINI Hardtop 2 Door
The original go-kart MINI
The two-door Hardtop is the purest expression of MINI: short, light, and eager to change direction. It’s the only Hardtop that offers the full-fat John Cooper Works trim, so it’s the pick if outright fun is the priority and you don’t need rear-door access. Choose the 161-hp Cooper for daily driving, the 201-hp Cooper S for a livelier commute on the Merritt, or the 228-hp JCW for the hot-hatch version.
- Trims: Cooper (161 hp) · Cooper S (201 hp) · JCW (228 hp)
- 0–60 mph: about 7.4 / 6.3 / 5.9 seconds
- Starting MSRP: from $29,500 (excl. destination)
- Best for: solo drivers and couples who want the most engaging MINI
MINI Hardtop 4 Door
MINI character, easier back seat
The four-door Hardtop stretches the two-door by about six inches, adding a pair of rear doors and noticeably more usable back-seat and cargo room while keeping the same driving feel. It comes as the Cooper or Cooper S (there’s no four-door JCW). It’s the sweet spot for buyers who love the Hardtop but occasionally carry passengers or gear.
- Trims: Cooper (161 hp) · Cooper S (201 hp)
- 0–60 mph: about 7.9 / 6.7 seconds
- Starting MSRP: from $30,500 (excl. destination)
- Best for: shoppers who want MINI fun with real back-seat access
MINI Convertible
Open-air MINI, three flavors
The Convertible takes the two-door’s attitude and adds a fully powered soft top that lowers in seconds. Like the two-door Hardtop, it spans all three trims — Cooper, Cooper S, and JCW — and it’s front-wheel drive across the board. It’s the choice for shoreline drives and summers along the Connecticut coast, without giving up MINI’s hallmark handling.
- Trims: Cooper (161 hp) · Cooper S (201 hp) · JCW (228 hp)
- 0–60 mph: about 7.9 / 6.7 / 6.2 seconds
- Starting MSRP: from $34,600 (excl. destination)
- Best for: open-air driving fans who want personality over cargo space
MINI Countryman
The biggest, most practical MINI — and the only EV
The Countryman is MINI’s compact SUV: taller, roomier, and the only model with standard ALL4 all-wheel drive — a real advantage in a New England winter. It’s also the only MINI available as a fully electric vehicle (the Countryman SE ALL4). Step up to the JCW Countryman ALL4 for 312 hp if you want an SUV that still drives like a MINI.
- Trims: S ALL4 (241 hp) · SE ALL4 electric (308 hp) · JCW ALL4 (312 hp)
- Countryman SE electric EPA range: about 212 miles
- Starting MSRP: from $38,900 (excl. destination)
- Best for: families, all-wheel-drive buyers, and anyone considering an EV
Which MINI Is Right for You?
Pick the Hardtop 2 Door if…
You want the most engaging, tossable MINI, you rarely use the back seat, and you may want the JCW.
Pick the Hardtop 4 Door if…
You love the Hardtop but want usable rear doors and a bit more everyday cargo room.
Pick the Convertible if…
Open-air driving is the point, and you value character and style over maximum practicality.
Pick the Countryman if…
You need SUV space, standard all-wheel drive for winter, or want the only all-electric MINI.
Buying a MINI in Fairfield County
Southern Connecticut is ideal MINI country. Tight downtowns in Darien, New Canaan, and Greenwich reward a small, easy-to-park car; the Merritt Parkway rewards a chassis that likes to corner; and I-95 commuting makes the efficient turbo Coopers and the electric Countryman SE genuinely practical. If you deal with real winters or unpaved driveways, the Countryman’s standard ALL4 all-wheel drive is worth a close look.
Because MINI of Darien stocks the whole lineup in one place, you can compare a Hardtop, a Convertible, and a Countryman back to back in a single visit instead of guessing from photos on a listing site — and you buy from a local team, not an out-of-state broker.
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Why Shop MINI of Darien?
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