As with all other 2013 Mini models, Bluetooth wireless connectivity is now standard on the Roadster, replacing Sirius satellite radio, which becomes an option. A semi-automatic roof and wind deflector are now standard on all Roadsters. John Cooper Works editions get improved fuel economy and the option of an automatic transmission.
The 2014 Mini Cooper Roadster proves mini can be mighty, especially if you love the classic British roadsters of the past, but not their anemic engines and miserable reliability. As part of Mini's ballooning lineup expansion, the Cooper Roadster takes all that is good about the Cooper Convertible and shrinks it to Miata-sized proportions, sacrificing space and efficiency for even better handling and quicker acceleration. Mini offers the Roadster in three trim levels, each with a progressively more powerful engine than the last and culminating with the John Cooper Works edition. While the Cooper Roadster is big on power, fun and fuel-efficiency, a base price close to $26,500 makes it less attainable than some other compact convertibles, namely the Fiat 500c and Mazda MX-5 Miata.