Exterior The modern Mini has a square shape that's similar to the original's. All four wheels are positioned at the car's far outside corners. Short overhangs result in a wheelbase that's only 4 feet shorter than the entire length of the vehicle. Standard wheels hold 15-inch tires, but 16-inch run-flat tires are optional. The Cooper can be equipped with a contrasting-color roof. A sunroof is optional. Interior Up to four people can fit inside the Cooper, which provides more interior space than its exterior dimensions suggest. Options include a navigation system, xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights, rear parking sensors and heated front seats. Cargo space is 5.3 cubic feet but expands to 23.7 cubic feet when the rear seat is folded. Under the Hood The front-wheel-drive Cooper uses a 115-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a standard five-speed-manual gearbox or an optional Steptronic continuously variable transmission. Safety Side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain-type airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard in the Cooper hatchback. Dynamic Stability Control is optional. Driving Impressions Fun takes center stage with the Mini Cooper. Tight, quick maneuverability is its No. 1 attribute. This little hatchback clings to the pavement as if it were magnetized. But ride quality, which can get pretty bouncy on uneven pavement, is another story especially when it's equipped with run-flat tires. Defying its modest 115-hp output, the Cooper's four-cylinder engine delivers plenty of zest, but response in the middle gears at low speeds occasionally falters. Only the most ardent enthusiasts need to consider the higher-powered Cooper S, whose performance impact is most noticeable at relatively high engine speeds. The Cooper's five-speed-manual transmission and clutch make an excellent team. Despite very short bottoms, the optional sport seats are comfortable and supportive. The mirrors are a bit small, and the front seat lacks grab handles. Exterior The modern Mini has a square shape that's similar to the original's. All four wheels are positioned at the car's far outside corners. Short overhangs result in a wheelbase that's only 4 feet shorter than the entire length of the vehicle. Standard wheels hold 15-inch tires, but 16-inch run-flat tires are optional. The Cooper can be equipped with a contrasting-color roof. A sunroof is optional. Interior Up to four people can fit inside the Cooper, which provides more interior space than its exterior dimensions suggest. Options include a navigation system, xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights, rear parking sensors and heated front seats. Cargo space is 5.3 cubic feet but expands to 23.7 cubic feet when the rear seat is folded. Under the Hood The front-wheel-drive Cooper uses a 115-hp, 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine that teams with a standard five-speed-manual gearbox or an optional Steptronic continuously variable transmission. Safety Side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain-type airbags and all-disc antilock brakes are standard in the Cooper hatchback. Dynamic Stability Control is optional. Driving Impressions Fun takes center stage with the Mini Cooper. Tight, quick maneuverability is its No. 1 attribute. This little hatchback clings to the pavement as if it were magnetized. But ride quality, which can get pretty bouncy on uneven pavement, is another story especially when it's equipped with run-flat tires. Defying its modest 115-hp output, the Cooper's four-cylinder engine delivers plenty of zest, but response in the middle gears at low speeds occasionally falters. Only the most ardent enthusiasts need to consider the higher-powered Cooper S, whose performance impact is most noticeable at relatively high engine speeds. The Cooper's five-speed-manual transmission and clutch make an excellent team. Despite very short bottoms, the optional sport seats are comfortable and supportive. The mi
- Spoiler rear
- Roof rails brushed aluminum longitudinal
- Moldings body-color bodyside
- Headlamps dual halogen projector lamp
- Headlamp control automatic on and off
- Fog lamps front round halogen
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Glass Solar-Ray deep-tinted (all windows except light-tinted glass on windshield and driver- and front passenger-side glass)
- Mirrors outside heated power-adjustable body-color manual-folding with integrated turn signal indicators
- Door handles chrome (Bright beltline molding.)
- Wipers front intermittent with washers
- Wiper rear intermittent with washer
- Body manual rear liftgate
- Seating 7-passenger (2-2-3 seating configuration) (Includes 2nd row flat-folding Captains Chair.)
- Seat trim leather-appointed seating on first and second rows
- Preferred Package includes (AG1) 6-way power driver seat and (AG2) 2-way power front passenger seat
- Seat 6-way power driver with manual recline and lumbar control
- Seat 2-way power front passenger
- Seats heated driver and front passenger
- Console front center with 2 cup holders and storage
- Console overhead with map lights
- Cup holders 2 front on the floor console
- Cup holders 2 in the second row
- Floor mats color-keyed carpeted front second and third row removable
- Floor covering color-keyed carpeting
- Insulation acoustical package
- Steering wheel leather-wrapped with redundant audio controls
- Steering wheel Tilt-Wheel and telescopic with brake/transmission shift interlock
- Instrumentation 5-gauge with Enhanced Driver Information Center and outside temperature indicator
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Windows power with driver Express-Down
- Door locks power programmable with lockout protection
- Remote Keyless Entry programmable with 2 transmitters and panic button
- Cruise control electronic with set and resume speed
- OnStar 1-year of Directions and Connections plan. Includes the innovative easy to use Turn-by-Turn Navigation services which provide voice-guided directions (where available). Also includes Automatic Notification of Air Bag Deployment Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Remote Door Unlock OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics Hands- Free Calling AccidentAssist Remote Horn and Lights Information and Convenience Services and Driving Directions (OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance and Remote Door Unlock success varies with conditions. OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic available on most 2004 MY and newer GM vehicles. Diagnostic capability varies by model. Turn-by-Turn Navigation requires ABS and is not available in certain areas. Visit onstar.com or call 1-888-466-7827 for system limitations and details)
- Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener 3-channel programmable
- Theft-deterrent system vehicle PASS-Key III engine immobilizer
- Air conditioning tri-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and second/third row controls for second and third row passengers
- Air conditioning rear manual
- Defogger rear-window electric
- Audio system AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible 6-disc in-dash CD changer seek-and-scan digital clock auto-tone control Radio Data System (RDS) speed-compensated volume and TheftLock (Replaced with (UVA) AM/FM stereo with MP3 compatible CD player and DVD-based navigation when (U42) DVD entertainment system is ordered.)
- Audio system feature Bose premium 10-speaker system with sub-woofer
- Audio system controls rear with 2 headphone jacks (headphones not included) and controls for volume station selection and media
- Antenna Quad-Band for AM/FM stereo and OnStar
- Mirror inside rearview auto-dimming with 8-point compass display
- Visors driver and front passenger padded with cloth trim color-keyed
- Lighting interior with theater dimming cargo compartment reading lights for front sea