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2007 Mini Cooper S

By Wayne Cunningham

Mini Cooper SNo one but a car geek would spot it, but the 2007 Mini Cooper S gets some big changes over its predecessor. First, the new Cooper is about 2.5 inches longer. There are a few styling differences from the previous generation, a new engine, ...

Under the hood Unlike the previous Mini Cooper S, the 2007 version uses a turbocharger instead of a supercharger, so we were thinking it should change its name to the Mini Cooper T. We added 17-inch alloy wheels ($600), a six-speed automatic...

May, 2007

Rating

93

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2007 Mini Cooper S

The engine in the 2007 Mini Cooper S accelerates well and brings in good fuel economy. Its automatic transmission is surprisingly good, while the standard audio system delivers rich sound. And you can't beat the Mini's looks.

We can find very little wrong with the Mini Cooper S, but as a minor critique, it only fits a single CD player in the dashboard. A six-disc changer is optional, but its mounting area probably won't be terribly convenient.

Good-looking and one of the most fun cars on the road, the 2007 Mini Cooper S is well-engineered throughout. While we were impressed by the audio and handling, these can be made even better with an optional premium speaker system and a limited slip ...

Under the hood Unlike the previous Mini Cooper S, the 2007 version uses a turbocharger instead of a supercharger, so we were thinking it should change its name to the Mini Cooper T. We added 17-inch alloy wheels ($600), a six-speed automatic...

May, 2007

Rating

93

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US

2006 Mini Cooper S review

A combination of transmission, handling, and horsepower makes the 2006 Mini Cooper S a joy to drive. And the quality of the premium Harman Kardon audio system means that it sounds as solid as it steers. The placement of the tach makes playing with the ...

The 2006 Mini Cooper S's stereo system doesn't display MP3 ID3-tag information, and navigating MP3 CDs is extremely tedious. Emissions ratings aren't all they could be, and an ill-designed cup holder gets in the way and ruins the interior look

The oversize speedometer tops the stack, which includes stereo, climate control, and plastic toggle switches.

The six-speed gearbox is a key reason the 2006 Mini Cooper S is such fun to drive, particularly because the car drops into each gear with the precision and smoothness characteristic of European engineering. Design of 2006 Mini Cooper SSafety tech...

May, 2006

Rating

74

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US

2006 Mini Cooper S

By Wayne Cunningham

Rather than suffering the common fate of being a retro flash in the pan, BMW's new Mini Coopers hold their looks well, even after five years on the road. With body styling virtually unchanged from the original 2001 launch model, the 2006 Mini Cooper S ...

May, 2006

Rating

74

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US

2005 Mini Cooper S convertible review

Power-operated convertible ; sports car handling ; solid fuel economy

Poor rear visibility ; spotting the centrally located speedometer can be tricky ; pricey when fully optioned

The Mini's power-operated convertible top and performance make it an extremely fun car for driving and for play.

Not only do you get Mini's trademark style, which has been subtly freshened this year, but parent company BMW has made nearly all the advanced electronic systems offered in its own cars standard or available in Minis. At a base price of $24,900,...

July, 2005

Rating

68

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US

2007 Mini Cooper

Eager to mine more gold from the hot-selling Mini, BMW is finishing up a full redesign with more body styles. The U.S. rollout reportedly starts in early 2007 with new-generation 2-dr hatchbacks. A first-time 4-dr hatch bows six months later, followed ...

Steering/handling, Fuel economy, Visibility (hatchback), ,

Ride, Rear-seat room, Rear-seat entry/exit, Cargo room, Visibility (convertible)

April, 2007

Rating

48

howstuffworks.com
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We're smitten

By John Matras

Now we have the 2007 Mini Cooper, the first complete redo of the new Mini. And in response to the usual question in this sort of situation, no, Mini didn't mess much with the Cooper concept. On the other hand, the messin' they did means a lot.

March, 2007

No rating

carbuzzard.com
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2007 MINI Cooper Review

The allure of the MINI Cooper is puzzling. It has a weak engine, almost no cargo capacity, and it's anything but sleek. Despite that, it's a fixture in pop culture history, from the Beatles to the recent remake of The Italian Job. It's a fun, nimble ...

Great gas mileage, Fun, Stylish

Hard to access third row seat, Tiny interior, Puny engine

March, 2007

No rating

buyingadvice.com
US

2007 Mini Cooper

By Dan Wiese

The new Mini's styling is goofy fun inside and out, with bug-eye headlights and a speedometer big as a plate.

March, 2007

No rating

stltoday.com
US

MINI Cooper Review: Performance, Technology, and Comfort

By Bill Howard

It looks the same whizzing by, but the 2007 MINI Cooper is vastly different.

The $1,400 audio package provides lifetime satellite radio, HD radio, more speakers. Engines are quicker and more fuel-efficient. The cockpit is roomier ; the car feels more solid. Navigation gets real-time traffic

Tiny back seat. 8-inch speedometer mounted in center of dash. Chick-car acceleration with base engine. $600 Bluetooth. Guilt-by-association BMW-based navigation system. Misplaced volume control

EPA mileage: 32 city, 40 highway, 35 combined (Cooper; 30/37/33 (Cooper S)While it looks the same whizzing by, the 2007 MINI Cooper is vastly different, with new engines and more cockpit room. This MINI adds a unique audio package and real-time ...

February, 2007

Rating

80

technoride.com

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