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Summary
The Mini Cooper is a well-executed piece by every measure. It's the total package that makes it 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. It gets excellent gas mileage and it will make your garage seem enormous.About 10,000 Mini Coopers were sold in the United States from 1960-67. Still a sensation, the current Mini was introduced in late March 2002 and posted 15,000 sales in the first seven months. New owners were delighted by the Mini's design, features, and performance, according to a J.D. Power and Associates survey. We'd certainly be delighted to own one.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Cooper ($16,425); Cooper S ($19,425) |
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Engines:
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1.6-liter sohc supercharged inline-4 |
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Transmissions:
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6-speed manual |
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Saftey Equipment (standard):
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ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Corner Brake Control, Electronic Traction Control; dual frontal and side-impact airbags; front and rear head-protection system |
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Saftey Equipment (optional):
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Dynamic Stability Control; run-flat tires |
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Basic Warranty:
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4 years/50,000 miles (3 years/36,000 full maintenance) |
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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 S ($19,425) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning, CD stereo with six speakers, power windows with auto-down, power locks, remote keyless entry, rear wiper, leatherette or cloth upholstery; S adds sport seats, leather-wrapped steering wheel |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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Sport package ($1250) includes Dynamic Stability Control, sport seats, 17-inch alloy wheels with 205/45R17 performance run-flat tires, front fog lamps, rear spoiler, bonnet stripes (if ordered), xenon headlights with headlamp washers; multi-function steering wheel with audio and cruise controls ($350); Electric Blue Metallic paint ($400); roof and mirror caps in white (no charge) |
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Destination Charge:
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550 |
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Gas Guzzler Tax:
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Price As Tested (MSRP):
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21975 |
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Layout:
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front-wheel drive |
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Horsepower (hp @ rpm):
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163 @ 6000 |
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Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm):
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155 @ 4000 |
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Transmission:
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6-speed manual |
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EPA fuel economy, city/hwy:
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24/33 |
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Wheelbase:
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97.1 |
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Length/width/height:
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143.9/75.8/55.7 |
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Track, f/r:
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57.2/57.5 |
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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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2513 |
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Tires:
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205/45R17 |
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Brakes, f/r:
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disc/disc with ABS, EBD, CBC |
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Fuel capacity:
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13.2 |
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