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2008 MINI Cooper Convertible Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good
IIHS

Five [says four below] stars in rollover ratings; no other ratings available
NHTSA

front side airbags
ConsumerGuide

In safety tests performed so far, the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible has received good ratings.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible a rating of four [says five above] stars for rollover protection.

Edmunds points out that all 2008 MINI Cooper Convertibles come with "anti-lock disc brakes and side airbags." The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible S also comes with standard traction control. Stability control is an option on all versions, as are run-flat tires. The convertible Cooper MINI wears a fixed roll bar behind the rear seat.

Visibility is an issue when the Cooper MINI’s top is raised. “With the top up, the already limited rear view is further compromised by the headrests and roll bars, which create a U-shaped porthole view out back,” Car and Driver observes. “Top down, the view is much improved, but it can still be difficult to see over the folded roof.”

Conclusion

The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible has a fair amount of standard safety gear, and early crash tests have been positive.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:GoodIIHSFive [says four below] stars in rollover ratings; no other ratings availableNHTSAfront side airbagsConsumerGuide In safety tests performed so far, the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible has received good ratings. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible a rating of four [says five above] stars for rollover protection. Edmunds points out that all 2008 MINI Cooper Convertibles come with "anti-lock disc brakes and side airbags." The 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible S also comes with standard traction control. Stability control is an option on all versions, as are run-flat tires. The convertible Cooper MINI wears a fixed roll bar behind the rear seat. Visibility is an issue when the Cooper MINI’s top is raised. “With the top up, the already limited rear view is further compromised by the headrests and roll bars, which create a U-shaped porthole view out back,” Car and Driver observes. “Top down, the view is much improved, but it can still be difficult to see over the folded roof.” ConclusionThe 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible has a fair amount of standard safety gear, and early crash tests have been positive. 2008 MINI COOPER CONVERTIBLE STYLING | [10 out of 10] Edmunds: "Replete with British charm" Car and Driver: "Snappy styling" Autoblog: "Fashionable" TheCarConnection.com's editors award top honors to the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible for its styling and design. The Convertible ...

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Other Choices:

The list of car nameplates with decades-long histories is short. Along with the 2008 MINI Cooper Convertible, the Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible waxes nostalgic but offers modern-day conveniences like turbocharged engines, a choice of transmissions, a nifty convertible top, and good safety performance. The Ford Mustang Convertible is also offered with a V-8 engine and comes in many special editions, like the new Bullitt. The Porsche Boxster is far pricier than the MINI Cooper, but harks back to the Porsche Spyders of the 1950s and injects modern power with a flat-six engine.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By nike hamilton #1, Posted: 9/20/2008

    potential customer

    Love the green and the grey mini convertible. Looing for a car in 2009 to go witih my brand new image!!!!

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