MINI Cooper S Hatchback (2006 - 2016) practicality

06 June 2019 by Simon McBride

Parkers overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

The MINI was awarded five stars by Euro NCAP for adult occupancy crash safety and the Cooper S comes with all the kit you'd expect as standard. That includes dual front, side and curtain headbags and Isofix child seat mounting points, so majority of buyers will find MINI Cooper S safety levels more than adequate.

Security-wise there's remote central locking, and alarm and an immobiliser. For the first time, there's a keyless entry and start system.

MINI Cooper S boot/load space

There's no getting away from MINI's small boot - it's good for a couple of shopping bags only. If you're using the car primarily as a two-seater then the rear seats make a useful load area for more indulgent shopping sprees and the seats split and fold 50/50 for a bit more flexibility if you need to get a large box in the car, for instance.

Inside there is a large glovebox, door bins and a tray to put you mobile phone or MP3 player (the MINI is available with iPod compatibility).

Basic equipment

The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the MINI Cooper S (06-16).

ABS
Alarm
Alloy wheels
Body coloured bumpers
CD
Driver`s airbag
Electric mirrors
Front electric windows
Height adjustable drivers seat
PAS
Passenger`s airbag
Remote locking
Service indicator
Side airbags
Sports seats
Steering wheel rake adjustment
Steering wheel reach adjustment

Equipment by trim level

To view equipment options for a specific trim level, please select from the following list:

Equipment included on some trim levels
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone Traction control

Standard Trim standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts

Standard Trim optional equipment
Air conditioning Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone Traction control

Camden standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Lumbar support Metallic Paint Partial leather seat trim Traction control

Camden optional equipment
Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Parking sensors Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone

Cooper S standard equipment
Same as basic equipment

Cooper S optional equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone Traction control

Cooper S Bayswater standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Traction control

Cooper S Bayswater optional equipment
Climate control Cloth seat trim Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone

Cooper S Bond Street standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Roof rails Traction control

Cooper S Bond Street optional equipment
Climate control Cloth seat trim Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Telephone

Cooper S Highgate standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Parking sensors Traction control

Cooper S Highgate optional equipment
Climate control Cloth seat trim Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone

Cooper S London standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Traction control

Cooper S London optional equipment
Climate control Cloth seat trim Front fog lights Headlight washers Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone

Cooper S Park Lane standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Audio remote Climate control Cruise control Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Metallic Paint Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Telephone

Cooper S Park Lane optional equipment
Sat Nav

Hampton standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Roof rails Traction control

Hampton optional equipment
Climate control Cloth seat trim Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Telephone

Inspired by Goodwood standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Audio remote Cruise control Folding rear seats Headlight washers Heated mirrors Heated seats Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Metallic Paint Parking sensors Sat Nav Traction control

Inspired by Goodwood optional equipment
None available

Mayfair standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Folding rear seats Front fog lights Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Leather seat trim Lumbar support Metallic Paint Traction control

Mayfair optional equipment
Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Roof rails Sat Nav Telephone

Soho standard equipment
3x3 point rear seat belts Air conditioning Folding rear seats Headlight washers Heated mirrors Isofix child seat anchor points Metallic Paint Roof rails Traction control

Soho optional equipment
Audio remote Climate control Cloth seat trim Cruise control Front fog lights Lumbar support Parking sensors Partial leather seat trim Rear electric windows Sat Nav Telephone

Euro NCAP Rating

The MINI Cooper S (06-16) was tested by Euro NCAP in 2014 and received the following safety ratings:

Euro NCAP provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. The safety ratings are determined from a series of vehicle tests, designed and carried out by Euro NCAP. These tests represent, in a simplified way, important real life accident scenarios that could result in injured or killed car occupants or other road users.