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2012 Mini Cooper

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Mini Cooper highlights

Customer reviews

4.7 out of 5

RepairPal reliability rating

3.5 out of 5

Mileage (EPA estimate)

29 city, 37 highway, 32 combined

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New for 2012

  • 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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John Cooper Works 2WD 2D Convertible

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • CD Audio
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Manual Transmission
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Run Flat Tires
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine

Optional Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Hard Top
  • Harman Kardon Sound
  • Leather Seats
  • Leatherette & Cloth
  • Leatherette Seats
  • Manual Transmission
  • Navigation System
  • Parking Sensors
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Smart Key
  • Soft Top
  • Sunroof(s)

Drive type

2WD

Engine size

1.6L

Horsepower

208

Torque (ft-lbs)

192

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

13.2

Wheelbase

97.1"

Overall length

146.8"

Width

66.3"

Height

55.7"

Leg room

F 41.7"/R 29.3"

Head room

F 38.4"/R 38.5"

Front tires

P205/45R17

Rear tires

P205/45R17

Seating capacity

4

Transmission

Manual 6

Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.7 out of 5

44 customer reviews

RepairPal reliability rating

3
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Above Average

RepairPal gave the Mini Cooper an overall reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks Mini Cooper 24th out of 24 among Subcompact Cars.

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