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Summary
It's the total package that makes the Mini Cooper the excellent value it is: appealing appearance inside and out, excellent performance, notable engineering, numerous safety devices and the simple delight of being in and around it. With highway gas mileage something over 35-mpg it will not drink up your travel allowance at a great rate either. (And it will make your garage seem enormous.) Final final word: You won't be the only one that wants one so possess thy soul in patience.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cooper ($16,850); Cooper S ($19,850) |
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Engines:
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1.6-liter sohc inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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5-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS; dual front and side airbags |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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head protection system |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles |
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Assembled In:
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Oxford, England |
Specifications As Tested
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Model Tested (MSRP):
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Cooper ($16,850) |
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Standard Equipment:
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power windows; CD player; remote keyless entry; flat-tire monitor |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport package ($1250) includes Dynamic Stability Control, sport seats, 16-inch alloy wheels with 195/55R16 run-flat tires, front fog lamps; Premium package ($1250) includes panoramic sunroof, automatic air conditioning with active carbon particle filtration system, multi-function steering wheel with cruise control, on-board computer |
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Destination Charge:
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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19350 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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115 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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110 @ 4500 |
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Transmission:
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5-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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28/37 |
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Wheelbase:
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97.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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142.8/75.8/55.9 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.4/57.7 |
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Turning circle:
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34.9 |
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Seating capacity:
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4 |
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Head/hip/leg room, f:
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38.8/NA/41.3 |
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Head/hip/leg room, m:
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Head/hip/leg room, r:
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37.6/NA/31.3 |
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Cargo volume:
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23.7 |
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Payload:
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Towing capacity:
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Suspension, f:
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McPherson strut |
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Suspension, r:
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multi-link |
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Ground clearance:
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4.5 |
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Curb weight:
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2,524 |
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Tires:
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P195/55R16 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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