The MINI Cooper 2012 Is Cute

In all of its guises the 2012 MINI Cooper is fun-to-drive, uniquely styled, and with three standard levels of performance, there’s an option for everyone. The MINI Cooper is the type of car that will get you the attention of onlookers, but with a pricetag most mere mortals could afford. The modern MINI, currently in its second generation, has proven a hit with both sexes, and that’s easy to see why when you consider that the car not only looks good but it can be downright sporty in some versions.

With 110bhp from the 1.6-litre diesel, the car goes from 0-62mph in 9.7 seconds and the six gears help keep the revs down on the motorway. Stop-start is fitted as standard, ensuring that CO2 emissions are pegged back to a road tax-exempt 99g/km. The frugal 1.6-litre diesel has plenty of mid-range punch, yet still returns 74.3mpg economy.The 2012 MINI Cooper is actually quite roomy inside. That space is welcome, both for passenger comfort and for distance from the busy dash and center stack; the MINI is cute.