2012 MINI Cars
The MINI Cooper might be the UK’s most iconic export, but the MINI brand is currently owned by German luxury car maker BMW. With their Cooper, Clubman and Countryman small cars, MINI offers three distinct premium compact cars, with the Countryman offering four doors and all-wheel drive. MINI will also be launching their new Coupe sports car in late 2011.
MINI re-introduced their vehicles in the United States in 2002 after a decades long absence, and received a warm reception from consumers and critics alike. A more powerful Cooper S was also available, followed by a convertible in 2005. An extended length version, dubbed the Clubman arrived in 2008. A four-door version, known as the Countryman, arrived in late 2010 offering a more practical alternative, and all-wheel drive. 2011 marks the arrival of the MINI Coupe, a low-slung, sloping-roofed MINI aimed at cars like the Audi TT. All variants except the Countryman are available with the 181-horsepower turbocharged Cooper S drivetrain, and some models can be outfitted with a John Cooper Works performance package that boosts output to 208 horsepower and 193 lb-ft of torque.
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Recent MINI Reviews
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2012 MINI Coupe Review [Video]
It’s roughly the same size, uses much of the same platform and even shares the same engines. So what’s so unique about the newest MINI?
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2011 MINI Countryman S ALL4 Review [Video]
Mixing MINI’s trademark fun-to-drive dynamics with a functional and spacious package, the Countryman can be faulted only for its price, and its frustratingly poor ergonomics.
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2011 MINI Cooper S Review [Video]
An incredible package where fun meets fuel economy, the 2011 Cooper S gets more of both, plus a new ‘infotainment’ system. But it’s not perfect.
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2011 MINI Countryman Review - First Drive
It might not deliver all the thrills of the 3-door, but the MINI Countryman is true to the brand, delivering a fun and efficient package perfect for those who want a crossover, or those who need a little extra space.
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MINI E: First Drive
In the current environmental craze, E-cars are seen as a major proponent in a future of sustainable mobility, but can they achieve the desired goals of practicality and pep?
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2009 MINI Cooper Convertible JCW
It’s strange looking, expensive, has no real passenger or cargo room and has an ugly and un-ergonomic interior. But we love it!
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MINI Countryman Slides Across Frozen Lake, Red Bull Crashed Ice Skaters in Tow Video
The MINI Countryman aims to incorporate the classic MINI look and style and take it off road, and what better way to show off the cars...-
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Does the Unexpected Video
The John Cooper Works (JCW) variant of the MINI Countryman had its world premiere at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, packing a 1.6L, turbo-four with 211-hp. And now the MINI JCW Countryman has been placed into the British automaker’s ad-churning machine, spitting out an...
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MINIs Ultimate Test Drive Ever is Everything You Expected [Video]
Yesterday we announced the winner of MINI‘s Ultimate Test Drive Ever contest was Mathew Foster with his entry of Stewardess, Salt Flats, Paratroopers, Sushi and Falconer. Our imagination went wild wondering how the video turned out and now we know – and it’s...
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Car Review Videos, Monthly Wrap Up: 2012 MINI Coupe, Civic Si vs. MazdaSpeed3
September is now over and with it we saw the launch of the all-new MINI Coupe, while the AutoGuide team spent some time at the track putting...
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MINI Issues 1950s Style Becoming a Manual PSA [Video]
With the launch of its new Coupe model, MINI is continuing to push ahead with its “Manualhood” marketing campaign, releasing a campy new video styled after a 1950s public service announcement. Titled “Becoming a Manual” the PSA outlines that this important...
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Recent MINI News
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New MINI JCW Engine to Get Improved MPG, Automatic Transmission Option
The John Cooper Works (JCW) MINI lineup will all get a revised 1.6-liter engine based on its predecessor with performance numbers being the...
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MINI JCW Engine Tuning Kit Announced for Coupe and Roadster
MINI announced the John Cooper Works version of its coupe last week, but if it is only performance you are after without the added paint and plastic, MINI will install the JCW engine kit on your existing MINI coupe or roadster. The engine kit will boost the power of the coupe...
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Run Flat Tires: Why You Should, or Shouldn’t, Buy Them
Maybe you’ve been in this situation: stuck on the side of a road, a punctured tire needing to be changed out for the spare one in the trunk. You have a pair of options, do you choose to change the tire yourself, or do you call for roadside assistance. Both options can take a...
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2014 MINI Cooper Spy Photos Show Radical Redesign
Even icons need to stay fresh, and for the 2014 model year a major redesign is coming to the classic look of the MINI Cooper. Our spy photos show a prototype MINI already out cruising on public roads, dressed in full car camo to try and skew our look at the the most...
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MINI JCW GP Revealed With 8:19 Nurburgring Lap Time
Painted and styled much like the JCW Countryman we saw in Geneva, MINI has announced its John Cooper Works GP today. As the fastest MINI ever built, the JCW GP will go on sale later this year in a run limited to 2,000 units worldwide. This is the second time the company has...
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Are German Cars Reliable? The Myth of German Engineering
There are a lot of car stereotypes out there, like that Toyota builds dull appliances. While true on many fronts, the Japanese automaker does also make exciting sporty cars like the Scion FR-S, and Lexus LFA, both praised for their exhilarating rides, edgy styling and...
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