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2001-2006 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
Everyone loves MINI, now offered as a convertible as well as a three-door hatchback. It has all the fun and character of the original, plus BMW engineering - though it's expensive.
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2008 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com's editors studied road tests from around the Web to write this comprehensive review of the new 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman. The car experts from TheCarConnection.com also drove the MINI Cooper S Clubman, and have included opinions and details to offer you a definitive opinion on this unique MINI. This review also compares the 2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman with other vehicles in its class to give you the best advice, even when other reviews present conflicting opinions.
Read the full 2008 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2008 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident experts also drove the Mazda Tribute to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, and to add more impressions and details and provide you with the best information.
Read the full 2008 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2008 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 MINI Cooper to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident experts also drove the MINI Cooper to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more impressions and details, and to provide you with the best information.
Read the full 2008 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2009 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
Read the full 2009 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2009 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com consulted what the most authoritative auto critics have written about the new MINI Cooper Convertible to produce this conclusive review of the new MINI Cooper. TheCarConnection.com editors also drove the Cooper Convertible to interweave our expert opinion and help you make the right decision on a new car.
Read the full 2009 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2009 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2009 MINI Cooper to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com’s resident experts also drove the MINI Cooper to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more impressions and details, and to provide you with the best information.
Read the full 2009 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2009 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven all the variants of the MINI Cooper and bring you their overall assessment in this Bottom Line. And to help you get the most information as you shop for a new vehicle, TheCarConnection.com researched a wide range of road tests, adding more impressions and details.
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2010 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the MINI Cooper Clubman to bring you this hands-on road test. Editors also studied reviews from other respected Web sites and have compiled a companion full review that brings you the best observations from around the Web. TheCarConnection.com also compared the MINI Clubman to similar vehicles to help you make an informed car-buying decision.The 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman is pulled from the same taffy as the MINI Cooper hatchback and convertible, but it’s stretched out and adds doors in an attempt to make the endearing MINI Cooper a little more practical. With a base price of $19,105 for the Clubman and $22,545 for the Clubman S, the prime competition for the MINI wagon includes the likes of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI, the 2010 Audi A3, and the 2010 Mazda3 and Mazdaspeed3.All the styling hallmarks of the Cooper hatchback carry over on the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman, with a few more cutlines and a more vertical rear end. The classic pop-eyed headlamps, the chromed grille’s "smile," the vertical windshield, and low, flat roof of the vintage Mini Coopers are here. The Clubman’s elongated body stays true to form even in back, where the doors and tail are modeled after 1960s wagons like the Mini Countryman and Traveller. A few cues separate the base Clubman from the S, most visibly the subtly domed hood over the S’ turbocharger. The homage to the MINI’s past is less accurate inside the Clubman, where a duplicate of the current Cooper’s dash hangs. In some ways, it’s just plain wacky. The big, optimistic 160-mph speedometer in the middle of the dash is lifted from old Minis, but it’s just plain distracting there, with a sharp glare and lots of embedded displays out of the driver’s sight lines. The dash also has lots of small toggle switches, buttons, and levers rendered in chrome, as well as some plasticky, flimsy-feeling switchgear. It’s chaotic-but it’s somehow unified around a circles-and-wings theme that charms away its major ergonomic and quality shortcomings.Sprightly performance carries over nearly intact from the Cooper hatchback to the MINI Clubman wagon. The engines and gearboxes, along with nearly all of the mechanicals, are duplicated here. Base Clubman wagons use a 118-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder, paired either to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox. TheCarConnection.com strongly recommends the manual to wring out every ounce of driving fun, as this MINI takes 8.9 seconds to hit 60 mph and tops out at 125 mph. With the Clubman S, there’s a turbocharged version of the same engine, with 172 hp, a 0-60 mph time of about 7 seconds, and a top speed of 139 mph. This cut-and thrust powerplant is also best savored with the manual; it’s a perfect slice-and-dice duo for city streets, though the automatic Clubman S with a sport package gets paddle controls for shifting. Clubman fuel economy checks in at 28/36 mpg; the Clubman S registers 26/34 mpg. Ride and handling are top-notch on middling to smooth roads; there the MINI has controlled motions and is stiff but resilient enough, with very little of the road noise that’s expected from smaller cars. However, potholes can feel and sound like mortar fire; it’s still a small car with low-profile tires. The Clubman’s electric power steering works well enough, but has an artificial feel that’s contrary to everything else about the MINI. A sport function speeds up its response a little too much.In the tradition of the Mini Countryman and Traveller, the 2010 MINI Cooper Clubman adds some much-needed rear-seat legroom and back-end cargo space, as well as easier access to the backseats. The body is 9.4 inches longer than a Cooper hatchback, and the wheelbase gets 3.2 inches out of that addition, which helps the ride quality and doesn’t disturb the adequate space set aside from front passengers in their nicely pocketed bucket seats. In the Clubman transition, MINI also cuts a small, right-side, rear-hinged Clubdoor to aid access to the backseats; those seats offer more legroom, for sure, and adults will ride there willingly, but access still is difficult despite four times more entry space, as claimed by MINI. The Clubman also sports more cargo space, with 32.6 cubic feet of room in back with the rear seats folded down, and 9.1 with them still up. The Clubman’s tail gets barn-style doors and a flat load floor that can be fitted with a hard cover for security. It’s truly more useful, even if you must open the right door before the left. While the MINI’s road noise is fairly subdued, all MINIs tested by TheCarConnection.com have had creaky bodies with squeaks and rattles coming from various plastic trim pieces; the MINI’s cabin oozes with design flair, but material and build quality just don’t measure up to its price tag.Safety gear is up to par. The 2010 Clubman gets six airbags as standard equipment, as well as anti-lock brakes and stability control, and a hill-start feature that holds the vehicle in place when starting uphill. Traction control is an option. The MINI Cooper Clubman hasn’t been crash-tested, but the similar MINI Cooper gets mostly four-star ratings from NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). The IIHS (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety) rates the similar MINI Cooper hatchback as "good" for front impacts and "acceptable" for side impacts.The MINI brand is built around customization, so while the 2010 Cooper Clubman’s list of standard features isn’t comprehensive, there’s an entire world of accessories, paint and trim options, and other add-ons available to MINI owners. All Clubmans come with vinyl upholstery, air conditioning, a trip computer, ambient lighting, and an AM/FM/CD stereo with an auxiliary jack. The Clubman’s power locks are built into a round starter that takes the place of a metal key. From there, the Clubman’s a palette for the owner’s tastes; checked cloth or pinstripe or leather upholstery can be ordered, along with painted wheels, roof decals of the U.S. or British flags, white-capped mirrors, chrome trim galore, and color panels for the dash and door panels are just the beginning. Performance add-ons include 16-, 17-, and 18-inch wheels, as well as the range of John Cooper Works underhood tweaks. A sunroof, roof racks, a rear roof spoiler, Bluetooth, a USB/iPod adapter, and a navigation system with real-time traffic and LCD readouts displayed in the speedometer are the major options. The MINI’s chaotic set of controls really can lose an unfamiliar driver when the navigation system needs a new address; its joystick control isn’t all that intuitive, and the readout’s not as large or comprehensive as that on better systems. Ordering just a few of these options can send the price tag into maxi territory.
Read the full 2010 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
2010 Mini Cooper Review on Justcoopercars
TheCarConnection.com’s editors drove the latest MINI Cooper, Convertible, and Cooper S hatchback to bring you this hands-on road test. In the companion full review, editors studied reviews from reputable Web sites, and have compiled opinions and quotes to help you find the best MINI shopping information possible. TheCarConnection.com also compared the MINI Cooper and Convertible to other vehicles, to give you choices when it comes time to buy.The 2010 MINI Cooper/Convertible returns for the latest model year unchanged, and to enthusiasts that’s perfectly fine. The MINI Cooper lineup brims with personality and a timeless flair, and in any version-hatchback or convertible, base or turbo or John Cooper Works-it’s a delightful car to drive. With a base price of $19,500 for the Cooper hatchback, $23,000 for the Cooper S hatchback, $24,950 for the Cooper Convertible, and $27,850 for the Cooper S ragtop, it competes against the likes of the Volkswagen New Beetle and the Mazda Miata, making possible inroads with Ford Mustang shoppers.For this year, or really since the hatchback was revamped in 2008, the MINI Cooper’s styling hasn’t changed much. And it doesn’t need to-it’s a picture-perfect homage to the original MINI, though it’s grown considerably larger for the modern era, with its 15-inch wheels outsizing the original 10-inchers, and the higher front end couching all sorts of safety gear. It’s a little kitschy-the smiling grille, the wide patches of chrome, the bug-eye headlamps-and utterly endearing. Convertibles lose the roofline that sets the MINI’s wedgy stance, but the top design apes it closely, and a wide band of chrome at the shoulder line is a smart touch. Cooper S models get a slightly bulged hood to accommodate their turbochargers-and of course, all MINIs can be personalized with a dizzying array of paint colors, decals, fabrics, door and dash trim pieces, and body add-ons. Inside the MINI Cooper has a dash that’s wild with circles, winged shapes, chromed switches, and a 160-mph speedometer sitting dead center, not in front of the driver. It’s interesting to look at, but less enjoyable to actually use-at times, clever overkill, and that’s before you add your own color and trim scheme to the fray.MINI’s charming driving personality shines through the clutter. The base engine is a 118-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder, which MINI claims will push the Cooper to 60 mph in about 9 seconds, and to a top speed of 126 mph (124 mph in the Convertible). The base engine in the MINI Cooper has highway fuel economy of up to 28/37 mpg, dropping 1 mpg highway with the Convertible. It’s fine for puttering around town, with enough urge to merge deftly into highway traffic. The Cooper S models upgrade to a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with 172 hp, which drops 0-60 mph times to 7 seconds flat and raises the top speed to 139 mph (or 1 mph less with the Convertible). Fuel economy dips to 26/34 mpg. For enthusiasts, the turbo engine’s the obvious choice; it’s far livelier, with a rorty induction growl, as well as turbo whine and thrust on demand. The dealer-installed John Cooper Works kit raises the turbo’s output to 189 hp and torque, at times, to 200 lb-ft; 0-60 mph times fall here to 6.5 seconds. A six-speed manual is standard on the MINI Cooper, while a six-speed automatic is an option; it’s offered with a sport-shift option that adds paddle shifters to the Cooper S. The manual is a pleasure to row, much more so than the old gearbox. The gearshift has a longer throw, but its heft and response are much finer-and it just feels better in tune with the MINI’s mission.A front-driver, the MINI Cooper sits on front MacPherson struts and a central-arm rear axle in back. It’s an unusual design for a small front-wheel-drive car, but it helps the MINI’s ride smooth out a bit while maintaining its tossable handling. Even on the sport-tuned suspension with 17-inch wheels, the ride improves noticeably. The Cooper’s electric power steering could use a little less zip and a little more realistic feel, but it’s pretty good, as far as these systems go-so long as you don’t punch the Cooper S’ sport button, which makes the steering feel darty. Fifteen-inch wheels and tires are the standard rolling stock, but 16- and 17-inch wheels are options; the Cooper S has standard run-flat tires, which degrade its ride quality a bit, inducing some impact harshness and nervousness over rough roads.Two passengers will fit well in the 2010 MINI Cooper and Convertible, while back-seaters have every reason to complain. Even six-footers will find the driver’s chair supportive, with plenty of head- and legroom. The tilt/telescoping steering wheel helps a lot, as do the sculpted, high-back seats. The front seatbacks get scooped out, but they can’t help much when it comes to backseat room. That remains a place for occasional riders in a good mood-especially in the convertible, which feels even narrower at the shoulders with the top stacked behind. The rear seats fold and lock down to boost cargo space from 6 cubic feet to 23.3 cubic feet, and there’s a two-position shelf to divvy up the space. The Convertible has a cargo pass-through and a dual-piece tailgate that opens wide to carry a reasonable amount of luggage. Visibility, though, is an issue even in the ragtop; even without passengers, rear headrests cut into straight-back visibility on the Convertible. Hatchback drivers will see little out of the MINI Cooper’s tiny rear window, too.Six airbags, anti-lock brakes, and stability control are standard on the MINI Cooper lineup, and the Convertible has pop-up roll bars that deploy along with airbags if a rollover is detected. Traction control is an option on the Cooper S models; it has its own off switch for sporty driving decided by your limits, not some computer’s. Hill Assist helps owners launch the car safely on inclines. The MINI Cooper gets mostly four-star crash ratings from NHTSA and a five-star rating for rollover resistance; the convertible hasn’t been tested. Notable safety options include xenon headlamps, parking sensors, and run-flat tires.The base MINI Cooper and Convertible don’t provide comprehensive standard equipment, but the options and custom-detail offerings from MINI let drivers tailor their cars to an exquisite degree. Each MINI Cooper includes a round keyfob that takes the place of a metal key, and an on-off ignition button; ambient lighting; power windows, locks, and mirrors; an AM/FM/CD player with an auxiliary jack; and on convertibles, a fabric power-folding roof that opens and closes in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 18 mph. The ragtop also has an Openometer, a gauge that keeps track of how long the car’s roof has been down. A premium 10-speaker stereo is optional, as are a difficult-to-use, joystick-controlled navigation system, a USB iPod interface, and Bluetooth connectivity. And of course, MINI offers a huge list of paint, trim, and tuning options-everything from a Union Jack decal for the roof, to painted wheels, to the John Cooper Works package of turbo, suspension, handling, braking, and wheel/tire upgrades.
Read the full 2010 Mini Cooper Review here on Justcoopercars.
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