With other engines available there is a lot of choice for the buyer

MINI Cooper is a car loved by the speed lovers. This is a small package with many exciting features to uncover. While inside, one experiences a boost of speed and handling which is like that of a sports car. Although one may think that this is a small car and there must be lesser engine power but this is not the whole story. Even if you pick the base engine it is going to give superb performance. While on the road there is not going to be any regret buying the vehicle.

No matter it is a straight road or there is a curved road the car is tuned to give an excellent outcome. Once the engine comes alive there is going to be an excellent driving experience waiting. This is a front wheel drive and there is a smooth transmission paired. The trick is to try the engine which you decide to buy and do not pass a prior judgement. Because sometimes the lowest power engine can be the best performer.

Apart from engines the exterior of the vehicle keeps its original traces and you can identify a Cooper instantly. The circular shape dominating and a perfect balance in weight of front and back make it an attractive buy. This car is especially popular among the young generation as well as the ones needed a car for the first time driving experience. What is more is its size which certainly helps in gaining the speed quickly and even facilitate the driver while driving through tight spots.

The interior is also a treat to be in. there is good space for the front passengers. In the back there is a good space for adults for a short trip but when on a longer journey they can get uncomfortable. So it is better to have kids at the back rather than grown-ups as the cramped space can become a reason for fatigue on the longer run. There is a good boot space which is better than the rest of the cars in the category.

Engine line up from the base trim to the highest limit

MINI Cooper is all about its different looks and a punchy performance. For this the engines are an important element. Being a small car even the most basic engine seems to be fast you can slide swiftly in traffic and on a curved road. The small size is going to be a great help. Even for the highway speeds there are suitable engines offered one can pick as desire.

The 1.5-liter engine

This engine is presented in the base trim. This is a 1.5-liter three-cylinder engine. The buyer should to confuse it being an incapable engine. The engine is fully capable of giving a speedy drive and also have the punch present. This engine makes 134 hp which is good enough for this size car.

2.0-liter engine in Cooper S

Climbing the ladder takes you to the Cooper S trim. This one gets a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine which produces 189 hp. This one is faster than the base engine giving more pull for the driver. More speed means more driving fun.

The 228 hp engine

The John Cooper Works variant gets 228 horsepower which is going to prove the vehicle even faster. This increased output is from the same engine of 2.0-liter as that of Cooper S.

What is common here is the six-speed manual transmission. But options are offered. For the base Cooper and Cooper S forms there is a seven-speed automatic transmission offered as an option. An eight-speed automatic transmission is offered for the JCW variant as an option. So, if you don’t like changing gears yourself and need more relaxed drive then you can any time pick the automatic transmission.

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Engines are suitable for town as well as highway traveling

These engines are equally capable when it comes to town drive or highway traveling. Even in the base engine there is plenty of speed offered. The engine is taken as more suitable for town drive but it can give a really terse ride when on the highway. For those who are looking for more speed for the highway can choose from the four-cylinder engines. The JCW engine can cover the distance to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds. Imagine if a base engine can speed this car how much this engine can.

Taking the vehicle on road

So much for the on paper figures, time to see how this vehicle feels while driving. Firstly, the speeds written on the paper seem to be left behind and the vehicle seems to be quicker. But the miracle is the small size and its suspension plus steering work. The vehicle performs very well when on a straight road and even more it is more enjoyable on a curved road. The steering is precise and returns a pretty good feedback also. The drive is firm but this firmness does not affect the comfort level in the cabin. The rough surfaces are going to make some disturbance and the vehicle does vibrates a little. But one can easily overlook this disadvantage due to the magnificent speedy fun drive the car delivers. This is a front drive vehicle and four-wheel drive is not offered, not as standard or optional.

Interior best suited for the front occupiers

The cabin gives a classy look. Materials that are used in the cabin are of good quality. This trait is not even present in most of the rivals in this category. The front seats of the vehicle provide good space for the occupiers these are also very comfortable. there is a good support and the driver gets good adjustment options. The rear seats however suffer from space and even the boot space is cramped. So here the vehicle falls behind some rivals. The seating is good for four people but at the rear there is space for only children or lesser height people. Especially when it comes to the two-door trim climbing in the back seats is impossible.