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2012 Mini Cooper review

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Mini Cooper highlights

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Mileage (EPA estimate)

25 city, 32 highway, 28 combined

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What is new for the 2012 Mini Cooper?

  • The Clubman S trim has been discontinued for 2012.
  • Leatherette & Cloth, Sunroof(s), Quad Seats, Power Seat(s), and Hard Top features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The John Cooper Works trim now comes with Leatherette Seats as standard equipment.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper 26th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

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Mini Cooper features and specs

Base 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cruise Control
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Air Conditioning
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Hard Top
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control

Drive Wheels

2WD

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

121

Torque (ft-lbs)

118

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

97.1"

Overall length

146.6"

Width

66.3"

Height

55.7"

Leg room

F 41.7"/R 29.3"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P195/55R16

Rear tires

P195/55R16

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Automatic

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