2009 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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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...-
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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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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MINI Coupe Hits Iceland, Rio And Hong Kong In New Ads [Video]
MINI has recently released another short commercial featuring the adventurous 2012 coupe. This video is a tad bit creepy, involving a hitchhiker, a MINI driver and a wanted poster. The video leaves us on a cliffhanger, and we’re not exactly sure what happens. Maybe MINI...
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Recent MINI News
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MINI Convertible Highgate is Exclusive But Attainable
Another week, another special edition announcement from British automaker, MINI. This time around it’s the MINI Convertible Highgate, a special edition variant of their soft-top, four-seater named after one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in London. The MINI Convertible...
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MINI Marketing Stunt Kills 100
Here’s an idea: sponsor a blizzard and name it after a line of cars. That way when it snows, the weather man will be forced to advertise them, how could it possibly go wrong? Mini is learning the answer to that question the hard way as you read this. It turns out that snow...
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MINI John Cooper Works Rally Car Wins First International Rally
MINI was proud to announce today that a John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) captured its first FIA International event win this past weekend. Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the checkered flag home at the Qatar International Rally, the first found in the 2012 Middle East...
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2012 MINI Roadster Pricing Starts at $24,350
Pricing for the 2012 MINI Roadster has finally been announced, with the standard Cooper Roadster starting at $24,350 in the US. Those seeking a little more thrill in their droptop can opt for the Cooper S Roadster which starts at $27,350. And those looking for the ultimate in...
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MINI Diesel Rumored for US Launch, JCW May Become Sub-Brand
MINI has been experiencing tremendous success in America and it appears that the cute British brand has no plans to slow down. There are now reports that MINI is strongly considering bringing its diesel powerplants to the U.S. and could be turning John Cooper Works into a...
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MINI Rocketman Reportedly Shelved
Oh how quickly things can change. Just last month we were teased with the thought that MINI would be producing its Rocketman Concept and now new reports are suggesting that the Rocketman has been canceled, at least for now. The latest issue of CAR magazine features a collection...
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