2012 MINI Cooper - Expert Reviews
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We have scoured the web for expert reviews of this car and found the best ones for you to read. Found 8 reviews. This list is displayed in ranked order based the reviews we think are the best.| Ranking | Details |
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2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...Interior features include: Standard simulated leather seats; leather optional Optional heated seats Standard CD stereo with MP3 jack Standard tilt/telescoping steering wheel Standard configurable ambient lighting Optional navigation system Optional Mini Connected iPhone integration system Optional Harman/Kardon premium stereo Standard climate-controlled glove box Under the Hood The Cooper Countryman has a 121-horsepower, 1.6-liter four-cylinder while the Cooper S Countryman is powered by a 181-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder. Mechanical features include: Standard six-speed manual... |
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2012 MINI Cooper S Countryman Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...You can also get 19-inchers from the dealer. Like Mini's cars, the Countryman offers a slew of accessories for customizing the vehicles, including exterior decals and other cosmetic upgrades. The Size is Mini I know it's larger than the other Minis, but in its class this crossover is a small one, with just four seats. The upcoming Mitsubishi Outlander Sport is a likely competitor, and some will say the same of the Nissan Juke, though the Nissan seems more like a four-door hatchback. The Countryman is 15.1 inches longer than the Coupe and 5.8 inches longer than the Clubman. It's a few inches... |
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2012 MINI Cooper OverviewSource: CarGurus...Equipped with the standard 6-speed manual, the Base MINI will do the 60 jaunt in just 8.4 seconds and still return 29 city mpg/37 highway. Choosing the automatic means a big drop in acceleration however, taking a leisurely 9.7 seconds to do the same 60 sprint. The S adds forced induction in the way of a turbocharger and does much better with 181 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque. With the temporary overboost engaged, that can be bumped to 192 lb-ft and shoot the little hatch to 60 mph in 6.6 seconds with the 6-speed manual. Even with that significant power boost, the S still manages a 27/36 fuel... |
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2012 mini cooper roadster Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...the Roadster is virtually the same length as a regular Cooper but loses the minimalist rear seats in favor of a more intimate cockpit and a more formal body style, meaning it has a trunk (or boot, if you prefer) instead of the convertible's rear tailgate. Apart from the soft top, the Roadster will be similar to the Coupe in terms of trim levels and powertrains. As such, base, S and John Cooper Works versions will be offered with their three corresponding inline-4 engines -- a 1.6-liter with 121 horsepower, a turbocharged 1.6 with 181 hp and a more potent turbo 1.6 with an impressive 208 hp... |
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2013 mini cooper countryman Professional Edmunds ReviewSource: Edmunds...Featuring direct injection and variable valve lift borrowed from its BMW corporate parent, optimized intake and exhaust systems and a larger intercooler, the improved engine makes 211 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. An overboost function can briefly push midrange torque up to 221 lb-ft. Mini says a manual-equipped Countryman JCW will cover zero to 60 mph in about 7.1 seconds, or about 7.5 seconds when equipped with the automatic. Even with the added power and standard all-wheel drive, fuel economy should still remain pretty high. An enhanced sport suspension complements the... |
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2012 MINI Cooper Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...1.6-liter four-cylinder engine powers the base model, and a turbocharged version with 181 hp powers the S. Both engines require premium gas. Compared with the Cooper, the Cooper S has a sportier suspension. The Cooper S has a zero to 60 mph acceleration time of 6.6 seconds and achieves an estimated 30 mpg combined fuel economy with the manual transmission. Mechanical features include: 121-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 114 pounds-feet of torque 181-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 177 pounds-feet of torque (S) Standard six-speed manual transmission Optional... |
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2012 MINI Cooper S Clubman Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 177 pounds-feet of torque (S models) Standard six-speed manual transmission Optional six-speed automatic transmission Standard performance tires or optional all-season tires Standard sport button with accelerator and steering programs Optional sport suspension with stiffer front and rear stabilizer bars Safety Safety features include: Standard side-impact airbags Standard side curtain airbags Standard antilock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution Standard electronic stability system John Cooper Works Clubman A John Cooper Works... |
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2012 MINI Cooper S Professional Cars.com ReviewSource: Cars.com...1.6-liter four-cylinder engine powers the base model, and a turbocharged version with 181 hp powers the S. Both engines require premium gas. Compared with the Cooper, the Cooper S has a sportier suspension. The Cooper S has a zero to 60 mph acceleration time of 6.6 seconds and achieves an estimated 30 mpg combined fuel economy with the manual transmission. Mechanical features include: 121-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 114 pounds-feet of torque 181-hp, turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine with 177 pounds-feet of torque (S) Standard six-speed manual transmission Optional... |
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