2024 MINI Hardtop 2 Door

The Hardtop 2 Door is MINI's classic hatchback, the one that started it all, and it's the most direct rival to the Fiat 500 and the VW Golf. It's the go-kart feel that sells this car: quick steering, a stiff body, and a ride that's on the firm side, which is the trade for how flat it corners. The cabin is a fun place to sit with its round central screen and toggle switches, though rear-seat space is tight and the boot is small. The 2024 Hardtop gets a new 9.4-inch round OLED touchscreen as standard, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto built in. Stepping up from the Cooper to the SE swaps the gas engine for an electric motor, giving you instant torque from a stop and a quieter cabin. That 114 miles of range is realistic for city driving, and the front-wheel-drive electric motor's 181 horsepower and 199 lb-ft of torque make it feel quicker off the line than the gas Cooper. The SE's battery placement lowers the center of gravity, so the go-kart handling is even sharper than the gasoline models.