Road TestCar reviews - Mini - Convertible - CooperMini modelsOverviewMini’s base Convertible sheds some handicaps to be viable alternative to S sibling28 Oct 2016 THE Mini Convertible Cooper S always had the fun factor of the modern Mini reincarnation under BMW. With forced induction – from either a supercharger or a turbocharger, depending on the vintage – the S and its JCW cousins had the pep to match the brattish exterior and live up to the heritage. But the standard Cooper in naturally-aspirated form was more pose than punch, requiring momentum maintenance for serious point-to-point performance, rather than possessing the outputs to warrant traction control. The new model might still play second fiddle in outright numbers to its more sporty siblings, but its far more able to live up to the Mini even though it has dropped a cylinder. The addition of direct injection and a turbocharger, as well as the inherent (if offbeat) charm of a three-cylinder petrol engine, has made the base Cooper Convertible anything but a poor substitute. Click here for the full review... GalleryClick to see larger images Model release date: 1 April 2016 All car reviewsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chevrolet Chery Citroen Chrysler Dodge Cupra Ferrari DS Ford Fiat FPV Foton GWM Great Wall Holden Haval HSV Honda Hyundai Hummer Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Peugeot Opel Proton Porsche Renault Ram Rover Rolls-Royce Skoda Saab SsangYong Smart Suzuki Subaru Toyota Tesla Volvo Volkswagen |
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