2021 Cooper Electric Hardtop Interior
Mini interiors also feature one of the main throwbacks to the original Cooper. They all have a large circular center console meant to mimic the original's center speedometer display. The SE has the same overall design, albeit with smatterings of the same yellow hue used outside and a model-specific shifter. The Cooper SE also ditches the large single circular instrument cluster for a fully digital oblong display. Since it has more information to share about the drivetrain, a more comprehensive display was necessary.
Standard specification is good across the range, but genuine leather upholstery requires you to upgrade to the Iconic trim, which adds $7,000. That takes away the affordability factor, and that's all this Mini has going for it.
2021 Cooper Electric Hardtop Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
According to Mini, there's no penalty with regard to interior space. This is good, because the three-door Cooper wasn't exactly a champion to begin with. Front passengers should be fine with the 41.4 inches of legroom and 40.3 inches of headroom, but space is extremely limited in the rear. There, you'll find 30.8 inches of legroom and 36.9 inches of headroom. Kids should be fine back there and have no problem getting into the 2-door vehicle, but adults will get grumpy after a while. From that perspective, the 110-mile range is quite good.
The three-door Cooper was never meant to be a family car. Mini offers a few models that cater to that market, but the Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop hatchback is definitely not one of them.
2021 Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop Interior Dimensions:
| Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop Trims | Cooper SE |
|---|---|
| Seating | 4 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 40.3 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 36.9 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 41.4 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 30.8 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 50.6 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 47.8 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
All models get a leather-wrapped steering wheel. The base Signature trim comes with Carbon Black leatherette seats. Anything more interesting than that requires an upgrade to Signature Plus or Iconic trim. The former trim is available with Pearl Black leatherette paired with cloth inserts in either Black or Light Chequered. Cross Punch Carbon Black full leather is the third option.
The top-tier Iconic trim comes as standard with Chesterfield Satellite Grey leather, or for an additional $500, you can add the Mini Yours Leather Lounge in Carbon Black.
2021 Cooper Electric Hardtop Trunk and Cargo Space
As mentioned above, space was never a main selling point for the three-door Cooper. Still, it is impressive that Mini managed to electrify the Cooper without impacting interior or cargo space.
With all seats in place, the Mini supplies 8.7 cubic feet of cargo capacity. That's perfectly fine for daily errands or a couple of carry-on suitcases. Since the rear seats are as helpful as a submarine with a sunroof, you can fold them down to increase the cargo space to 34 cubes.
Interior space is insufficient. The glovebox and armrest storage space is small, and there isn't any designated space for a phone. However, since Mini places the USB charging points directly in front of the dual cup holders, that's likely your best bet for storing your cell.
2021 Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop Cargo Dimensions:
| Mini Cooper Electric Hardtop Trims | Cooper SE |
|---|---|
| Max Volume | 25.8 in. |
2021 Cooper Electric Hardtop Infotainment and Features
Features
The Cooper SE comes standard with 16-inch low-drag alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, eDrive digital instrument cluster, two USB ports, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leatherette seats, heated front seats, and BMW's active driver assistant comprising blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane departure warning. Upgrading to the Signature trim adds a panoramic moonroof, premium upholstery, rear park distance control, and auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors. The Iconic trim gets premium leather upholstery, and piano black exterior accents, active cruise control, a parking assistant, a head-up display, and a wireless charging pad.
Infotainment
The standard-fit infotainment screen is smaller than we'd like, at 6.6 inches, but it does come with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and E-Drive Services. The lack of Android Auto is notable. On Signature Plus and Iconic models, the basic sound system is upgraded to a Harman Kardon setup, while the top trim level receives the larger 8.8-inch display.