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2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Overview

Likes:

  • Undiluted driving joy
  • MINI authenticity, inside and out
  • Convertible top's built-in sunroof
  • Seemingly infinite add-ons

Dislikes:

  • Diminutive rear seats
  • Numb, overly fast power steering
  • Quirky, plasticky controls
  • Options add up quickly

Bottom Line

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

TheCarConnection.com's editors drove the latest MINI Cooper, Convertible , and Cooper S hatchback to bring you this hands-on road test. In the companion full review, editors studied reviews from reputable Web sites, and have compiled opinions and quotes to help you find ...

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Full Review

By Marty Padgett's avatar Marty Padgett, Executive Editor

The 2010 MINI Cooper/Convertible returns for the latest model year unchanged, and to enthusiasts that's perfectly fine. The MINI Cooper lineup brims with personality and a timeless flair, and in any version-hatchback or convertible, base or turbo or John Cooper Works-it's a...

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Select a Trim:

Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop: 2dr Coupe $18,800 / $16,920 City: 28
Hwy: 37
2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop: 2dr Coupe S $22,300 / $20,070 City: 26
Hwy: 34
2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop: 2dr Coupe John Cooper Works $28,800 / $25,920 City: 26
Hwy: 34

Other Choices:

It's tough to identify natural predators of the 2010 MINI Cooper. Some shoppers look to it for economy, others for style and speed. Those buyers might glance at the Volkswagen New Beetle, a modern spin on the classic Bug, with better everything, only no air-cooled engine and for 2010, no compelling powertrain option. The Mazda Miata hits all the right retro convertible notes, and it comes closer to the MINI's driving feel than just about anything. The Ford Mustang also comes to mind if you're looking for a thoroughly modern vehicle that has a long, storied history-and a choice of coupe or convertible-but it's larger, heavier, and less nimble, though also less expensive and far roomier than the MINI.

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