Consumer Reports Reviews the Mini Cooper

The Mini Cooper is a 2-door hatchback, convertible, coupe, wagon offered in a 2dr, 2dr, 2dr S, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr S, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr, 2dr John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S, 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works, 2dr Cpe, 2dr Cpe S and 2dr Cpe John Cooper Works. The powertrains include 1.6-liter 4 (121 hp), 1.6-liter 4 turbo (181 hp) and 1.6-liter 4 turbo (208 hp) engines, and 6-speed automatic and 6-speed manual transmissions. It is Front wheel drive. EPA-rated fuel economy ranges from 28 mpg city to 37 mpg highway. The Cooper hatchback Base 4-cyl MT uses Premium fuel.

Competing models include Scion FR-S, Hyundai Veloster and Mazda3.

Last Model Reviewed: 2008

Owner's Satisfaction Survey

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Prices

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