- hatchback 35,500
- 25 below average
- 12,900 fair
- Denver, CO
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- autoshopper.com
- 25 below average hatchback 35,500 black manual
2012 mini cooper hardtop review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Handling, efficiency and style in a variety of guises. introductionthe mini cooper delivers agile handling, crisp performance and an interminably cute bulldog appearance in a tidy, efficient, front-wheel drive package, with plenty of space and comfort for front seat passengers. the number of mini cooper body styles has expanded to include hardtop, clubman, coupe, convertible, and roadster versions, all similar in terms of mechanicals, structure, front sheetmetal, and interiors. All ride on the same 97-inch wheelbase except the clubman, a stretched version that rides on a 100-inch wheelbase. the styling of the mini coopers was freshened for 2011 with new bumper, tail light and wheel designs. The front ends were also reshaped to meet new requirements for pedestrian safety. for 2012, updates for the mini cooper models were confined to cosmetics, including a new line of trim options aimed at giving owners more opportunity to individualize their cars. This engine works best with the standard 6-speed manual transmission, which adds to the sportiness and makes the mini cooper fun to drive. Acceleration performance isn't quick but it's adequate. The mini cooper delivers excellent fuel economy, earning an epa rating of 29/37 mpg city/highway, or 28/36 mpg with the automatic. Premium gasoline is required, however. the mini cooper s models come with a turbocharged version of the same engine that generates 181 horsepower and a substantial 177 pound-feet of torque, making it one of the world's most powerful engines for its size. All the minis are fun to drive, but in cooper s trim they deliver exhilarating performance and nimble handling that's most easily appreciated on a twisty back road. With all that torque, this engine works well with the automatic though we still prefer the manual for sportiness. In spite of the significant performance difference, fuel economy is still excellent, earning an epa-estimated 27/35 mpg or 26/34 mpg with the automatic. Premium gasoline is required. the mini cooper hardtop is quite practical when viewed as a two-seat car with cargo capacity. The front seats are very comfortable and supportive seats, and they are large enough to accommodate all sizes of drivers and front passengers. With its hatchback and folding rear seats, the hardtop can haul reasonable amounts of gear. The back seats are best left for small children or, better yet, stuff. those who want more room might choose the mini cooper clubman, which is essentially a small station wagon. The clubman is 9. 4 inches longer overall than the hardtop, and 3. 2 inches longer in wheelbase. The extra wheelbase converts to more rear legroom, making it more practical for rear-seat passengers. Access to the rear seat is eased by a third, rear-hinged door on the passenger side. The clubman also features side-hinged swing-out doors at the back, for easy access to the cargo area, though they don't improve the appearance. a wide range of styling options allows owners to personalize their cars, and it's a major part of mini's appeal. The choices cover upholstery style, material and color; exterior graphics; trim pieces; ambient lighting; and exterior paint, including contrasting colors for the roof. Functional options include high-end features like adaptive xenon headlights, rear obstacle warning and a navigation system. The basic minis are reasonably priced, starting under $20,000. Check too many options, however, and the ticket can soar into luxury territory, approaching $40,000. the most expensive minis are the high-performance john cooper works models. With 208 horsepower, 192 pound-feet of torque and ultra-firm suspension tuning, the jcw package turns the mini cooper into a little hot rod, just the thing for charging up the monte carlo stages. The jcw package is available for all models (except the mini countryman crossover). For 2012, the mini cooper jcw performance package includes the aero body kit as standard equipment. mini coopers offer a great combination of style, driving fun, low operating costs and practicality. It comes with leatherette upholstery, air conditioning, power windows with auto-down, cruise control, remote keyless entry, outside temperature display, a cooled glovebox, rear wiper, 15-inch alloy wheels and am/fm stereo with a single-disc cd player and six speakers. For 2012, both hd and satellite radio are standard, with a one-year sirius subscription. cooper s 23,100) turbocharging raises output of the engine to 181 horsepower and peak torque to 177 lb-ft. The cooper s also has a firmer suspension, 16-inch wheels and unique exterior details. the jcw hardtop 29,900) is the raciest model of all, with a 208-hp version of the turbocharged engine, even firmer suspension, larger brakes and 205/45r17 run-flat tires. The jcw models are manual transmission only. the mini cooper convertible 24,950) is equipped comparably to the base hardtop, except for its power-operated soft top and standard 16-inch wheels. The cooper s convertible 27,950) and john cooper works convertible 35,100) approximate corresponding hardtop models in standard equipment and performance. the mini cooper clubman 21,200) has a slightly longer wheelbase than the hardtop, with an equal increase in rear seat legroom. It also has a short, third side door on the passenger side for easier access to the rear seat, as well as the swing-out double doors in the back. The sport package 1,250) includes suspension, wheel/tire and other performance upgrades, as well as competition stripes, depending on the model. The convenience package 1,250) adds rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, bluetooth, a universal garage door opener, auto-dimming rearview mirror and proximity key. The premium package 1,750) includes a panoramic sunroof, automatic climate control and a high-power harman-kardon audio upgrade. The cold weather package 500) adds heated front seats, power folding mirrors and heated washer jets. Many of the items from the various packages are also available as stand-alone options. Other significant stand-alones include a limited-slip differential 250), xenon headlights 500), adaptive headlights 600), rear park distance control 500), and navigation 1,750). safety features include dual-stage front impact airbags, front passenger side-impact airbags and full-cabin head protection curtains. The convertible has a pop-up rear rollover bar. Dynamic safety features include dynamic stability control (dsc) and full-feature antilock brakes (abs), with electronic brake force distribution, brake assist, and cornering brake control. All models with the manual transmission feature hill assist, which activates the brakes when starting on an uphill start to prevent the car from rolling back. Adaptive headlights became available for the first time on minis in 2011. This technology allows the headlights to follow the line of upcoming corners for better illumination of the road surface. Rear park distance control obstacle warning is optional. walkaroundthe mini cooper lineup has multiplied since this second-generation version was launched as a 2007 model. Each new variant has been a bit different than the standard two-door hardtop, as mini calls the hatchback version. Yet none of the subsequent models will be mistaken for anything other than a close sibling to the chic, irrepressible cute hardtop, or for that matter any mini model sold since the brand was re-introduced in 2000. all mini models were freshened a bit front and rear for 2011. The updates include new bumper designs and tail lights, and.
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