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- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
- 2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster: First Drive
2012 Mini Cooper S Roadster
Attractive New Roadster Prepares To Cannibalize Convertible For a brand that's only about 11 years old (since its modern rebirth, anyway), Mini is doing quite well for itself. Since the launch of the 2001 Mini Cooper, the BMW-owned automaker has now sold over two million vehicles in 100 markets, and over the course of the past decade, has expanded one front-wheel-drive platform into six models with a grand total of 39 different variants. The fact that Mini has hit the big time is in no way breaking news. What's really interesting is how each new model continues to be supported and ... Read More
Vital Stats
- Engine:
- Turbo 1.6L I4
- Power:
- 181 HP / 177 LB-FT
- Transmission:
- 6-Speed Manual
- MSRP:
- $28,050 as tested
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The on-again, off-again Volkswagen BlueSport roadster is, well, on again according to EVO Magazine. The publication reportedly spoke with Uli Hackenberg, head of engineering with Volkswagen, who said the company's dealers are mistaken when they say there won't be a market for a vehicle like the BlueSport. Hakenberg said that the rise of hardware like the ...
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Attractive New Roadster Prepares To Cannibalize Convertible For a brand that's only about 11 years old (since its modern rebirth, anyway), Mini is doing quite well for itself. Since the launch of the 2001 Mini Cooper, the BMW-owned automaker has now sold over two million vehicles in 100 markets, and over the course of the past decade, has expanded one ...
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Mini has officially announced pricing for the company's new Cooper Roadster. The tiny droptop will carry a base MSRP of $24,350 in the U.S., while the Cooper S Roadster will set you back $27,350. The top-of-the-line John Cooper Works Roadster, meanwhile, will command a sticker of $34,500 (*pricing exclude a $700 destination and handling fee). Should ...
