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2008 MINI Cooper Hardtop Safety Review

August 18, 2008

SAFETY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good crash-test numbers
Road & Track

Four stars, front impact; five stars, front side impact; four stars, rear side impact
NTHSA

Good," frontal offset; "average," side impact
IIHS

The 2008 MINI Cooper performs well in crash tests and is equipped with a fair amount of standard safety gear.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Cooper four stars for front-impact protection, and five stars for driver-side impacts, while side rear impacts get four-star protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Cooper a “good” rating for front impacts and “average” for side impacts.

Six airbags, anti-lock brakes, and traction control are standard on the MINI Cooper S. Traction control has its own off switch for sporty driving decided by your limits, not some computer's. J.D. Power appreciates that "both driver and front passenger...are protected by dual-stage deployment 'smart' frontal and seat-mounted side air bags." In addition to the typical assortment of airbags, the 2008 MINI Cooper also boasts several electronic stability aids to assist drivers and help prevent accidents. Stability control, however, is an option.

Conclusion

The 2008 MINI Cooper scores big in safety.

SAFETY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good crash-test numbersRoad & TrackFour stars, front impact; five stars, front side impact; four stars, rear side impactNTHSAGood," frontal offset; "average," side impactIIHS The 2008 MINI Cooper performs well in crash tests and is equipped with a fair amount of standard safety gear. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the Cooper four stars for front-impact protection, and five stars for driver-side impacts, while side rear impacts get four-star protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) awards the Cooper a “good” rating for front impacts and “average” for side impacts. Six airbags, anti-lock brakes, and traction control are standard on the MINI Cooper S. Traction control has its own off switch for sporty driving decided by your limits, not some computer's. J.D. Power appreciates that "both driver and front passenger...are protected by dual-stage deployment 'smart' frontal and seat-mounted side air bags." In addition to the typical assortment of airbags, the 2008 MINI Cooper also boasts several electronic stability aids to assist drivers and help prevent accidents. Stability control, however, is an option. ConclusionThe 2008 MINI Cooper scores big in safety.  2008 MINI COOPER STYLING | [10 out of 10] AOL Autos: "Distinctive bulldog appearance" ConsumerGuide: "Distinctive, complex blend of colors, shapes, and textures" Road & Track: "Hip, retro styling" The 2008 MINI Cooper may not look new, but in 2007, the British hatchback was ...

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Other Choices:

Picking competitors for the 2008 MINI Cooper is difficult because it's a costly two-door with a historic shape. The same can be said of the Ford Mustang, which comes in convertible form, too, and has a big V-8 option along with plenty of special editions like the Bullitt. The Volkswagen New Beetle is a modern spin on the classic Bug shape, with better everything, but no air-cooled engine. Moving way up the price ladder, the Porsche Boxster adopts the look of the classic 1950s Porsche Spyders and melds it with stunning performance and a leather-laden cockpit.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By Ayesha Reez #1, Posted: 9/12/2008

    HOT!!

    I'm in LOVE wit tis car!! Gosh..it's so damn cute..
    especially the red one..
    damn gorgeous..

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