Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Taking a Page Out of Sneaker CultureFor the 25th year of the modern Mini, the icon is getting a total of eight limited-edition drops spread throughout the year. The Rooftop edition uses the Mini Cooper S 2 Door and the Mini Cooper S 4 Door to create its playful vision. The company wants to build hype while telling stories about the Mini brand through its releases, and the latest one is something to see.The Rooftop Edition is technically a double drop, but it's the same car. This release follows Mini's other drops throughout 2026, which include the 1965 Victory Edition, the Red Line Edition, the Paul Smith Editions, and the Heritage Edition.AdvertisementAdvertisementMini's Limited Run Rooftop is a playful twist on an iconic Mini design element: the contrasting roof. When you flip the script, what happens? Apparently, the Rooftop edition.Mini USAView the 8 images of this gallery on the original articleA NegativeWhat Mini's created here is essentially a car and a negative of said car, in a way. The color-flipped configuration of the two models pairs nicely with one another. I guess you could say you'd be tempted to get two in order to complete the set. Anyway, Mini used notable hues in this release: Indigo Sunset Blue Metallic and Melting Silver III Metallic. With these two colors, the brand was able to create four distinct configurations across two body styles.The inspiration for this edition was the iconic contrast roof that Minis are known to come with. What's usually an accent is now a central thought in the paint scheme of the Rooftop Edition.AdvertisementAdvertisementAs you'd expect, all of the contrasting elements you'd usually find in a Mini, like the roof, mirror caps, and decals, are flipped between the two models. Customers can choose between the Sunset Blue Metallic with the Melting Silver III Metallic accents or the inverse of that. Furthermore, customers also have a choice between a 2-door or a 4-door Cooper.While the exterior is playful and paired up, the interior color palette is not as bold. The black interior is more restrained compared to the exterior, but it's a modern cabin with all the trimmings. Mini was able to put in John Cooper Works sport seats and add subtle detailing all throughout. You could say that the interior is an afterthought, but Mini says that it's subtle to ensure that the exterior color gets all the limelight.Mini USAView the 1 images of this gallery on the original articleCooper SRegardless of what color combination that customers go with, the base that Mini chose to go with is as fun as ever. The hatchback comes with a turbocharged four-cylinder that makes 201 horsepower and 221 lbs-ft of torque.AdvertisementAdvertisementMini didn't expound so much on the other specifications of the Rooftop Edition, but they did give a list of options, which include the Iconic Trim with Comfort Package Plus, which includes parking assistance, keyless entry, and more. Apart from that, we also know that you get power front seats with active driver seat and lumbar support, piano black exterior trim, and, interestingly enough, the Rooftop Edition package actually costs $1,595 on top of base MSRP.For the Mini Cooper S 2-Door, it'll cost $39,995 plus $1,350 for destination and handling. The 4-door, on the other hand, comes in at $40,995 plus $1,350 for destination and handling. The production of the 2027 Mini Cooper S Rooftop Edition will start in September 2026, and it's expected to arrive at Mini Dealers in the United States beginning in October 2026.Mini USAView the 2 images of this gallery on the original articleThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Aug 22, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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