MINI Cooper S Rooftop Edition 2026: Price, Colors and Release Date

MINI's new Rooftop Edition special edition for the Cooper S 2 Door and 4 Door costs more than the entry-level JCW, without adding any extra power.

Author: Polina Kotikova

15:14 18-08-2026

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$39,995 — that's what MINI is asking for the two-door Cooper S Rooftop Edition in the US. The curious part is what surrounds that number: the base Cooper S 2 Door starts at $32,800, while the full John Cooper Works costs $38,900. In other words, a design-driven special edition with the same 201 hp ends up $1,095 pricier than the entry-level JCW and its 228 hp. To be fair, the trims aren't directly comparable — the Rooftop comes standard with the pricier Iconic Trim and a longer equipment list. MINI's official base prices confirm that gap.

The Rooftop Edition package itself is priced at $1,595. The whole idea is purely visual: Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic and Melting Silver III Metallic are used for the body and roof in reversed combinations. The same trick repeats on the hood and tailgate stripes. That gives four distinct looks across the two body styles.

Inside, there's less experimentation. Standard kit includes John Cooper Works sport seats, Vescin Black/Black Knit upholstery, power front seats, Iconic Trim with Comfort Package Plus, black exterior trim and 17-inch U-Spoke Grey wheels. According to autoevolution, the four-door Rooftop Edition starts at $40,995. Destination adds another $1,350.

Mechanically, nothing has changed. The US-spec Cooper S uses a 2.0-liter turbo four making 201 hp and 221 lb-ft, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. MINI officially lists the same figures for the current Cooper S 2 Door and 4 Door.

The Rooftop Edition is part of the MINI Icon Drops program. MINI's official site says eight special "drops" are planned through 2026, continuing into 2027. The lineup already includes the 1965 Victory, Red Line, Paul Smith and Heritage Edition.

Production of the Rooftop Edition is set to start in September, with the first cars reaching US dealers in October 2026. In this case, you're paying extra purely for the looks: the Rooftop Edition adds no extra power, no different gearbox and no quicker chassis over a regular Cooper S.