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The 2022 Mini Cooper S The 2022 Mini Cooper is an icon in the automotive world, with its cheeky styling, notoriously sharp handling and cornucopia of personalization possibilities. Offered in hardtop three and five door body styles as well as a ragtop convertible, the Cooper is the brands bread and butter. Buyers can choose between a 134 horsepower three-cylinder or a 189 horsepower four-cylinder engine the latter of which is the better match to the Minis fun to drive chassis. While base models offer an affordable price tag, the better equipped S models encroach on entry luxury car territory, putting them in contention with small sedans and hatchbacks from Mercedes-Benz and BMW a tough crowd. Still, the Cooper is a good choice for drivers who value style as much as they appreciate driving enjoyment. Mini has given the Cooper a facelift for the 2022 model year, which consists of updated front and rear bumpers, a revised grille, new wheel designs, and the introduction of some b...