The new 2014 mini cooper convertible comes in the perfect configuration to meet every driver s needs. The 2020 mini cooper is the quintessential mini, with quirky styling and. The cooper jcw is a highperformance variant of the popular mini cooper, and it tweaks that car s formula by adding upgrades such as a more powerful engine and. How the allnew ultimate benz will push boundaries the mercedesbenz sclass is the bestselling fullsize luxury sedan by a wide margin, and the brand will. The thirdgeneration mini cooper came out as a late 2014 model, with all the personality of its predecessor but improved, the key. Ferocious, streetlegal racecars bred for the track and rigorously tuned to the most exacting performance standards. View motor trend s mini car lineup and research mini prices, specs, fuel economy and photos. Other than wanting allwheel drive, the main reason to choose the mini. It retains the driver car interaction par excellence that defines the brand, has a better ride and additional room, plus the utility of the.
Son of a mechanic, pioneer of the rearmounted engine and founder of the cooper car company, john cooper had three monte carlo rally titles and 16 grand prix wins to his name. Our tester is a tribute to its famous founder john cooper, who developed his beloved mini while building a reputation as a formula 1 race car driver builder. Driver side small overlap frontal ratings are assigned by the institute based on a test conducted by bmw manufacturer of the mini as part of frontal crash test verification. It doesnt have that great supercharged whine, but is economical and a great drive. The 189horsepower 2014 mini cooper s, equipped with a 2. Road trip driving impressions 2014 mini cooper hardtop. What does it say about you as a person if you drive a mini. For 2017, mini introduced an optional allwheeldrive system all4 and the high performance john cooper works model. The 2020 mini cooper jcw is a subcompact car that impresses with retro flavored.
Yes, the 2020 mini cooper clubman is a good subcompact car, especially if you want something thats fun to drive. For the 2020 model year, the jcw countryman gets its go from a. Mini s 181hp cooper s and 208hp john cooper works coupes are no less charismatic when you replace the rear seats with a low roof and a trunk, but they are heavier, a touch slower, and far less. The devotion of the brits kept alive the mini, a car. Thankfully, mini has seen fit to virtually eliminate it. It was designed for city dwellers and usage in urban areas and for that, it is pretty great. After reading the june 2016 car and driver s long term test about the 2014 mini cooper s, that car is no longer on the short list. But theres a loss of driver car interaction that cant be compensated for. But you cant deny that the cooper s they were lent by mini.
This car came with 3 years free servicing, tire and bodywork warranty, so just fuel to pay for. Ive spent some time behind the wheel of a mini cooper s. It was mildly amusing, but certainly not the funnest car ive ever driven that honor belongs to a. The cooper jcw is a highperformance variant of the popular mini cooper, and it tweaks that car s formula by adding upgrades such as a more powerful engine and a sporttuned suspension. The cooper is the car that started it all for mini, and its been a successful little hatchback since it was reintroduced in the u.
That was our first thought in reading the one year and 28,000 mile wrap up. The 2009 mini cooper convertible melds athleticism, quality, comfort, joy, and efficiency in a way matched by few vehicles produced today. Winding road magazine is a free weekly online magazine written for the car. This version uses a small fourcylinder engine, paired with a slick manual, a cvt in early versions, or a responsive. Being a frontwheel drive car, youd think the mini john cooper works is susceptible to torque steer. He or she has a great sense of style and is not afraid to stand out with a car that some idiots may deride as too feminine looking.
A worldclass twinpower turbo engine paired with the instant boost of an electric motor delivers unstoppable power, eall4 allwheel drive and the range to venture well beyond the everyday. Ward was so enthused, cooper had to agree to let him drive the car, too. Engine options range from a lively turbocharged threecylinder to a potent turbofour. Similar improvements have been added to mini s latest john cooper works clubman model. Car and driver had many problems during the 21 months, 28,000 mile test. A mini cooper driver has one of the most fun to drive cars on the road, especially if the car is a first generation.
Although these competitors cost thousands less, they dont come close to matching the charm or premium retro appeal of the 2019 mini cooper. See more ideas about dream cars, cool cars and super cars. The allnew volkswagen golf gti and mini cooper s stand on the threshold between daily grind and really good times. December 16, 2019 0 comments in cars, classic mini cooper, for sale, special cars for sale by jemal i. The 2020 mini cooper is the quintessential mini, with quirky styling and zippy handling. So i took it on a oneday, 600mile road trip to bishop, california. Car and driver slams the mini cooper in latest longterm. The most spacious and versatile mini ever, with our most advanced technology to date. Still, the youthful exuberance and funto drive character remained present. Just like the car s sporting career, sales of the mini cooper with its special configuration developed by john cooper showed an exceptional story of success from 19611971, the name cooper.
At one point, a row of eight miatas passed the other way, each honking and flashing. The mini cooper is fun to drive and has plenty of head and legroom up front. Select a mini model and conveniently compare local dealer pricing. From the spirited weekender to the weekday commuter, nothing will beat your drive in the 2014 mini cooper convertible.
What the 2020 mini cooper lacks in practicality it makes up for in sportiness with its gokartlike driving characteristics and iconic looks. When the mini cooper returned to america in 2002 it brought driving excitement and british charm to our shores, along with some rough edges and. The clubman feels light and agile around turns, and its turbocharged engines have plenty of power to zip the mini up to speed. That name lives on in the mini john cooper works models. Mini cooper road test this third generation mini matured, with more conventional controls and hightech features.
From base car to feisty john cooper works editions, all 2019 minis are a delight to drive, and they compete with cars such as the honda fit, ford fiesta and chevrolet sonic. For its 2014 overhaul, it moved onto bmws new ukl global front drive platform, which soon will underpin a whole family of mini and bmw vehicles, all of them larger than the cooper. Laguna seca to discover which is the most fun to drive and makes it quickest to the winner. Coopers development of the british motor corporation mini the mini cooper was adored by both rally racers and ordinary road drivers. For the 2020 model year, the jcw countryman gets its go from a turbocharged 2. See more ideas about singer porsche, porsche and porsche 911. Well test drive the mazda2, kia rio, mini cooper, at honda fit at one of the top tracks in the country. The countryman crossover sav is the biggest mini with a raised ride height and awd, and comes in cooper, cooper s, hybridphev engines.
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