2008 MINI Cooper Hardtop Overview

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors researched a wide range of road tests of the 2008 MINI Cooper to write this definitive review. TheCarConnection.com's resident experts also drove the MINI Cooper to help you decide which reviews to trust where opinions differ, to add more impressions ... Read full bottom line

How We Rated

Styling: 10
Performance: 9
Comfort and Quality: 7
Safety: 8
Features: 9

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By Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

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 completely redesigned (the Convertible was not; TheCarConnection.com covers it separately). With the new design come new engines, a better ride, and a richer interior. It takes an expert to pick out the differences between the 2008 MINI Cooper and the first-generation car. The headlamps blend into the body better, the rear side glass panels are a little more tapered, and the shoulders on the rear fenders are slightly more pronounced. Good thing--the MINI's iconic shape doesn't need a complete reinvention. Edmunds calls the MINI Cooper “stylish,” replete with “British charm” and “retro British style.” AOL Autos likes the 2008 MINI Cooper’s "distinctive bulldog appearance." For ... Read full review