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Review: 2014 Mini Cooper Hardtop
In a subtle but near total revamp of Mini, the new third generation base model grows dimensionally in all departments except engine displacement. For example, length increases by 4.5 inches to 171.1 inches, width grows by 1.7 inches, height by 0.3 inches and weight by 140 pounds to 2,675 lbs.
Read More »Review: 2013 Mini Cooper S Paceman All4
Paceman shares the same turbocharged, direct fuel injected engine as the Cooper S. This potent inline 4 makes 181hp and 192 lb.-ft. of torque. A John Cooper “Works” edition is optionally available, with 208hp and 207 pounds of torque. Our test Paceman, configured with the base motor, returned 26 MPG in combined city and freeway driving.
Read More »Review: 2013 Mini Cooper Hardtop
The Cooper has been a sales sensation for more than 10 years now. Customization is a large part of its attraction. You can order your Mini 10 million different ways. No other car comes close to matching this virtually unlimited differentiation. The Mini is very much the Swatch Watch of the car world. It’s high quality appearance belies its cheap price. In that way, Mini puts the fun back in motoring.
Read More »Pebble Beach Concours – 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe
On display at the MINI booth at this year’s Concours d’Elegance is the 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe, MINI’s new 2-seater that looks to inject even more driving fun into the MINI line-up. The Coupe becomes the fastest MINI available and purports to offer even more agile handling than the already nimble Cooper.
Read More »2011 MINI Cooper S Countryman ALL4 Review – Out and About in the Country
I finally had the opportunity to drive a MINI and this one had 4-doors and all-wheel drive! Boy was this car an attention getter. Wherever I went it garnered comments and stares: my neighbor remarked, “I’m jealous…”
Read More »MINI Cooper SD Diesel for the European Market – The U.S. Can Only Dream
MINI has announced the MINI Cooper SD, a diesel version of their popular S performance model, which will debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The MINI Cooper SD will include a diesel particulate filter and an oxidation catalytic converter for cleaner emissions and will offer the best performance and economy of the line. […]
Read More »MINI Unveils Countryman Crossover
BMW announced last week that a forth car is going to be added to MINI’s line up in early 2011. The new model is named the Countryman and it will be a crossover with optional all wheel drive.
Read More »2009 MINI Cooper S Review
I recall on one of my first trips to Europe coming across a Mini Cooper parked in the street. I was awestruck that anyone would sell, let alone buy, such a small car. We took photos of it to prove to our friends how small European cars were. It really lived up to name. This was back in the 80′s, so it was one of the “original” Mini Cooper designs.
Read More »The MINI Coupé Concept at Frankfurt Motor Show
BMW is calling the new MINI Coupé Concept as “an expression of MINI design and the great ability of the brand’s designers to fill the elementary values of the brand with new life, using the options of modern drivetrain and suspension technology, and developing fascinating perspectives for the future of the brand on this basis.” […]
Read More »Diesel Mini To America, Eventually
Even though BMW’s well loved Mini is selling well, and the all electric version is selling better than their expectations, Mini can’t get off the dime and bring the diesel version to these shores, even though it’s been available, and selling quite well in the Euro markets. Why? First off, it’s the diesel engine. The […]
Read More »Review: The skinny on the 2008 MINI Clubman S
MINI Cooper Clubman Consumer Reviews MINI Cooper Clubman Overview MINI Cooper Clubman Photo Gallery MINI Cooper Clubman Specs By Holly R. Pros: Super-stiff suspension Light-weight, small and extremely agile Drives like a sports car Superp acceleration Excellent gas mileage You can park this anywhere! EVERYONE has good parking karma in a MINI. Cons: Appeared to […]
Read More »What is green, German and runs on batteries?
BMW unveiled the MINI E yesterday at the LA Auto Show’s press day, realizing BMW’s long hope of an electric car on the road.
Read More »2008 MINI Cooper S Clubman First Impressions: More than a stretched Cooper
MINI Cooper Clubman Consumer Reviews MINI Cooper Clubman Overview MINI Cooper Clubman Photo Gallery MINI Cooper Clubman Specs By Francis Cebedo Introduction: I am passionate owner of a 2005 Mini Cooper S. I feel that Mini Cooper offers one the finest driving experiences available and it does so with style and efficiency. I have two […]
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