2012 Mini Cooper review
Mini Cooper highlights
Customer rating
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Mileage (EPA estimate)
25 city, 33 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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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
- Heated Mirrors
- 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
2012 Mini Cooper FAQ
The 2012 Mini Cooper is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- Base: 29 MPG City and 37 MPG Highway
- S: 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
- John Cooper Works: 25 MPG City and 33 MPG Highway
- Clubman: 27 MPG City and 35 MPG Highway
The Mini Cooper received a rating of 3 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Above Average. This rating ranks the Mini Cooper as 25 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
The 2012 Mini Cooper has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2012 Mini Cooper, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2012 Mini Cooper Reviews.
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