- hatchback 136,915
- 7,450 fair
- Apopka, FL
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2007 mini cooper review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. It produces approximately the same horsepower as before: 120 in the cooper and 175 in the cooper s. But the devil lies in the details. A turbocharger in the cooper s in place of the old supercharger produces 177 pound-feet of torque from 1700 to 5000 rpm, significantly improving the sportier model's performance. the new engine, as well as new european pedestrian safety standards, required that bmw redesign the front panels. Nevertheless, without the old model to compare, most observers would have difficulty spotting the changes. The mini still is most aptly described as looking like a cheery english bulldog. there are changes in the headlamps and turn signals, now mounted on the chassis instead of attached to the hood, but they retain their large oval shape. Combined with the broad grille, chrome on the cooper and black mesh on the cooper s, the car has the same smiley face as before. the interior has been redesigned to increase space, but continues to pay homage to the mini heritage. Standard wheels are 15-inch alloy with tubeless tires, and the car is fitted with a spare tire and wheel; 16 and 17-inch wheels are optional. the mini cooper s is equipped with a turbocharged version of the same engine, stiffer sport suspension, performance exhaust system, and 16-inch alloy wheels; 17-inch wheels are optional. Exterior design details, including a black grille inset, hood scoop, rear bumper insets and prominent rear spoiler wing (optional on the cooper), distinguish the s from the cooper. options include the cooper sport package 1,400), which adds to the cooper the rear spoiler, sport seats, 16-inch wheels with performance or all-season tires, front fog lamps and white or black bonnet stripes if desired. The cooper s package adds 17-inch wheels with performance or all-season tires, xenon headlights with power washers, and black or white bonnet stripes if desired. A limited slip differential 500) can be added to the cooper s. The premium package 1,400) adds multi-function sport steering wheel with wood or leather trim, front-opening twin-glass electric sun roof with front and rear shades, and automatic climate control with carbon filter and an integrated control that replaces the separate temperature, fan, and a/c controls. The convenience package 1,400) adds universal garage door opener, keyless access that allows the driver to unlock the car and start the engine with the keyless transmitter in a pocket or purse, auto-dimming rearview mirror, center arm rest, rain sensor and auto headlights and mobile phone readiness. A cold weather package 300) adds heated headlamp washer jets, heater mirrors, and heated seats. A navigation system 2,100) is also available. safety features on the new hardtop models include passive front and rear crumple zones and side-intrusion protection, six airbags, abs anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, and cornering brake control. The new brake assistant on both models detects emergency operation of the brakes, and builds up maximum brake pressure as quickly as possible. Dynamic stability control is optional on both models, and automatic stability control + traction (asc+t) with on-off control is optional on the cooper and standard on the cooper s. Hill assist start-off assistance is a feature of dsc, activating the brakes when starting on an uphill ascent to prevent the car from rolling back. walkaroundthe new mini is still unmistakably a mini. Though forced to extensively redesign the car for safety, mechanical, and manufacturing considerations, bmw designers were reluctant to risk messing with a successful formula. Anyone who is not already a mini owner will have difficulty distinguishing the new mini from the old one, unless the two are side by side. Nevertheless, though the same chassis has been used, there is not a single exterior panel that is common between the two cars. the front of the mini had to be restyled to conform to more rigid european restrictions on exterior panel shapes for pedestrian safety, as well as to adapt to the shape of the new engine. However, because the designers didn't wish to alter the iconic bulldog image of the new mini, the remainder of the car had to be restyled as well. close inspection of the exterior shows that in almost all areas, the design and execution of trim features is upgraded from the 2006 model, with examples such as the incorporation of turn signals into the headlamp clusters, incorporation of the headlamp clusters into the fenders but fitting through openings in the hood (in contrast to the previous model which had the headlamps built into the hood), and the grille. interiordescribing the new model, the designers call it 'evolutionary on the outside, revolutionary on the inside.' however, since major design cues have been retained, revolutionary may be too strong a word. The interior still has a sporty feeling, though now a bit less extreme, with the enlarged round speedometer in the center of the dash, and the tachometer mounted on and moving with the tilt-adjustable steering column to remind owners of the classic mini heritage. audio controls have been moved from the center stack into the bottom half of the speedometer dial and the heating and air conditioning controls on the optional automatic climate controls have been compressed into a smaller mini-wing shaped cluster. Even a six-foot, five-inch driver will be comfortable in the front seat, and the three manual levers, controlling height, rake, and front-rear position, allow both driver and passenger to find a comfortable sitting position. having had the experience of driving 5000 miles in 15 days in the 2006 model, i can attest to the surprising comfort of the seats and driving position of the car. The few changes that have been made in the seats in the 2007, improving the shape and position of the bolsters, have only improved these characteristics. upholstery and trim has been upgraded, with the range of customizing possibilities expanded for 2007. For example, though the tuning knob is in the audio cluster, the volume knob is placed below the speedometer in the center stack, closer to the hvac controls than to the audio controls. a six-cd cha.
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