Even the rear seats have ample room for comfortable journeys. BMW has it well-planned where you are able to dictate several factors for personalization of the interior. You can choose between an impressive array of options for accent panels, trim panels, ambient lighting, electronics, striping kits and upholstery materials/colors.

As in 2008, the 2009 Cooper is available as a 2-door hatchback (called the hardtop), a convertible and the MINI John Cooper Work. There’s also a MINI Cooper with an extended wheelbase known as the Clubman. Of course, the trim levels haven’t changed. The Cooper and the higher-performing Cooper S are still the only ones available.
The MINI company has always been about minimalism. The original MINI Cooper concept dates back to the early 1950s. Today, with a global oil crisis in full swing and a planetary desire for conservation, the MINI fits in better than ever. The newest designs for the MINI Cooper are sleek - racy looking.

Pricing for the base 2009 Cooper starts at $19,200 and the John Cooper Clubman starts at $31,450 and climbs with optional packages and features added. The basic warranty for all MINI Coopers stays in effect for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The MINI also earned a respectable 4-star safety rating from the NHTSA for frontal crash tests.

It’s a fun, sporty, one-of-a-kind subcompact car that utilizes a BMW engine. The news this year stems from the newly available turbocharged Cooper S which cranks out 177 lb-ft of torque from 1600 to 5000 rpm. This makes the Cooper S perform considerable better than its supercharged predecessor. The engine is mated to a 6-speed Getrag transmission.

The aforementioned 2007 redesign marked the beginning of the second generation for the MINI Cooper. While it appears quite similar to the 1st generation, there are still marked differences upon closer inspection. It’s a practical vehicle that is ever so fun to command. Its seating is surprisingly comfortable and it actually has quite a lot of useful cargo space as well. It is EPA-rated for fuel economy at 28/37 mpg city/highway - an impressive asset for any car in today’s economy.

MINI One is powered by a 1.4 liter Tritec engine, but all other gasoline-powered MINIs have 1.6 liter engines, and a soft-top convertible option has been available across the line since 2004.
In the United States and Australia, only the MINI Cooper and Cooper S are sold because the MINI One’s engine is not considered to be powerful enough to support the use of air conditioning, a necessity in those countries. In reality, however, the only difference between the engines in the MINI One and the Cooper models is a software change tuning the Coopers for a compromise between power and economy, rather than the peak performance option selected on the One. Roughly seventy percent of US sales, and fifty percent of sales in Australia are the top-of-the-line Cooper S.

MINI Cooper and Cooper S echo the names of the sportier version of the classic Mini. A further connection to the Cooper heritage is emphasized by the eponymous John Cooper Works (JCW) range of tuning options available. Cooper created a one-off racing model of the MINI One called the MINI One S Works, which includes performance-enhancing features such as a racing exhaust and air filter and an upgraded suspension, as well as 17-inch racing wheels.

The various MINI models have many style and badging differences, but the most obvious is that the Cooper S has a distinctive scoop cut into the hood to provide airflow over the top mounted intercooler.

A new entry-level diesel model is going to join the MINI hatchback’s European range from September 2009. The MINI One D uses a detuned version of the Cooper D’s 110HP 1.6-liter common rail turbo diesel producing 90 horsepower at 4,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 215Nm or 159 lb-ft from 1,750 rpm. With this engine that is linked to a 6-speed manual gearbox, the MINI completes the sprint from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in 11.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 182 km/h or 113 mph.

MINI’s UK division is lowering the bar once again with the release of a new entry-level gasoline model called ‘First’ that is priced at £10,950 OTR or £1,395 less than the MINI One. Available only in three-door hatch form, the First is equipped with a detuned version of the 95HP 1.4-litre petrol engine currently found in the One that produces 75 horsepower and is linked to a six-speed manual gearbox.

The aforementioned 2007 redesign marked the beginning of the second generation for the MINI Cooper. While it appears quite similar to the 1st generation, there are still marked differences upon closer inspection. It’s a practical vehicle that is ever so fun to command. Its seating is surprisingly comfortable and it actually has quite a lot of useful cargo space as well. It is EPA-rated for fuel economy at 28/37 mpg city/highway - an impressive asset for any car in today’s economy.

Inside, it is able to comfortably capacitate four full-grown adults. Even the rear seats have ample room for comfortable journeys. BMW has it well-planned where you are able to dictate several factors for personalization of the interior. You can choose between an impressive array of options for accent panels, trim panels, ambient lighting, electronics, striping kits and upholstery materials/colors.

As in 2008, the 2009 Cooper is available as a 2-door hatchback (called the hardtop), a convertible and the MINI John Cooper Work. There’s also a MINI Cooper with an extended wheelbase known as the Clubman. Of course, the trim levels haven’t changed. The Cooper and the higher-performing Cooper S are still the only ones available.

The MINI company has always been about minimalism. The original MINI Cooper concept dates back to the early 1950s. Today, with a global oil crisis in full swing and a planetary desire for conservation, the MINI fits in better than ever. The newest designs for the MINI Cooper are sleek - racy looking.

Pricing for the base 2009 Cooper starts at $19,200 and the John Cooper Clubman starts at $31,450 and climbs with optional packages and features added. The basic warranty for all MINI Coopers stays in effect for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The MINI also earned a respectable 4-star safety rating from the NHTSA for frontal crash tests.

Standard safety features include the bulldog-wide MINI stance, 6 airbags with an Air Curtain System, ABS braking, EBD and CBC. Maintenance and roadside assistance are also included with your purchase. Performance suspension and MINI’s Dynamic Stability Control system also act to increase ride excellence. Overall, the 2009 MINI Cooper is a fun-to-drive, economical masterpiece that more car companies should look up to. Their small size hides a whole lot of features and performance standards that larger vehicles can only dream about. MINI represents the true spirit of motoring!

You can choose between an impressive array of options for accent panels, trim panels, ambient lighting, electronics, striping kits and upholstery materials/colors.

As in 2008, the 2009 Cooper is available as a 2-door hatchback (called the hardtop), a convertible and the MINI John Cooper Work. There’s also a MINI Cooper with an extended wheelbase known as the Clubman. Of course, the trim levels haven’t changed. The Cooper and the higher-performing Cooper S are still the only ones available.

The MINI company has always been about minimalism. The original MINI Cooper concept dates back to the early 1950s. Today, with a global oil crisis in full swing and a planetary desire for conservation, the MINI fits in better than ever. The newest designs for the MINI Cooper are sleek - racy looking.

Pricing for the base 2009 Cooper starts at $19,200 and the John Cooper Clubman starts at $31,450 and climbs with optional packages and features added. The basic warranty for all MINI Coopers stays in effect for 4 years or 50,000 miles. The MINI also earned a respectable 4-star safety rating from the NHTSA for frontal crash tests.

The 118 horsepower engine is below class average and gives the Base a low power to weight ratio, while the 208 horsepower engine is more powerful than class average. The Clubman also has a somewhat better than average warranty. One of its most notable features is the rear door, which is hinged to the side instead of the top.

Aside from the engine, the upgraded trims add a few other, mainly performance related, features. Beyond that, what you can get on one you can get on the other. It is worth noting, however, that the John Cooper Works is supposed to be the performance model, if you can have a performance model in a vehicle such as the Clubman.

The Clubman is basically a safe car, especially for its size. NHTSA gives it five-star ratings for rollover and front side impact crashes and four stars everywhere else. Antilock brakes, electronic braking control, limited slip differential, airbags everywhere and an electronic parking aid, as well as other safety features, are all either standard or available.

Along with fuel efficiency, the cost of the 2009 MINI Cooper Clubman is one of its best assets, especially on the Base model, where the price starts at just $20,200. Starting price on the S model is just $23,700, still below average for small cars. Only the John Cooper Works, with a starting price of $30,800 is significantly above the average cost for the small car class.

Slightly larger and roomier, it has much the same basic look and still competes in the small car class with such notables as the Chevy Cobalt, Ford Focus, Volkswagen New Beetle and Rabbit, Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic.

The Clubman’s looks are basically unchanged from 2008, its introductory year. There are a number of additions available, however. These include Dynamic Traction Control, roof rails, a rear roof spoiler and USB ports for a Smartphone.

The clubman comes with a 1.6 liter I4 gasoline engine. Horsepower depends on the trim line, of which there are three. The Base model gets 118 horses, the S gets 172 and the John Cooper Works, 208. Transmission choices are a six-speed automatic or a six-speed manual, either with overdrive, except for the John Cooper Works, which comes only with the manual transmission.

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