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Summary
The Mini Cooper is a well-executed piece by every measure. It's the total package that makes it an excellent value: 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. NewCarTestDrive.com correspondents Denise McCluggage reported from Minneapolis, with Mitch McCullough reporting from Los Angeles and New York, Sam Moses reporting from Ireland, and Greg Brown reporting from Los Angeles.
(Source: New Cars Test Drive)
Model Line Overview
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Model Lineup:
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Mini Cooper ($16,950); S ($20,600); Convertible ($21,450); Convertible S ($24,900) |
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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, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Corner Brake Control, Electronic Traction Control; dual frontal and side-impact airbags; front and rear head-protection airbags |
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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 |
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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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Mini Cooper Convertible ($21,450) |
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Standard Equipment:
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air conditioning w pollen microfilter & air recirculation; automatic convertible top, automatic cloth sunroof; AM/FM/CD w six speakers, auxiliary input ready, satellite radio ready, pre-wired for remote 6-disc CD changer; power windows with auto-down, power locks, remote keyless entry, rear wiper, leatherette, three-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel w/tilt; flat tire monitor; check control vehicle monitoring system, center-mounted speedometer; steering-column mounted tachometer |
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Options As Tested (MSRP):
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6-way adjustable sport seats ($300); heated front seats ($270); Silver metallic paint ($420); Space Gray/Panther Black cloth (N/C); Anthracite trim (N/C) |
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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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22990 |
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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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27/35 |
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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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21.3 |
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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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2524 |
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Tires:
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175/65R16 |
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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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