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Expert Evaluations: 2011 MINI Cooper Hardtop
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2011 Mini Cooper hardtop
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop
By
Bertrand Godin
Jan. 20, 2011
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70
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One-of-a-kind design
Sharp steering
Great powertrain
Limited cargo room
Relatively-high MSRP
Unproven reliability
Unfriendly ergonomics
Tight rear seat and access
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop S
By
Luc Gagné
Feb. 1, 2011
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76
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Pleasing driving manners
Good gear range
Good braking
Excellent visibility
Great front seats
Limited rear seatng space
Tiny trunk space
High price
None
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop
By
Justin Pritchard
March 22, 2011
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81
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Fun to drive
Good on fuel
Cheeky and youthful looks
Easy to maneuver and park
Noisy engine
Relatively large turning circle
No arm rest
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop S ALL4
By
Mathieu St-Pierre
April 8, 2011
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It's a MINI!
1.6L turbo
Fuel consumption
AWD
Only a 4-seater
To few interior storage areas
None
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop
By
Michel Deslauriers
May 8, 2011
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Good looks
Spacious back seats
Fun to drive
Great fuel economy
Almost all options are in groups
Competition is more powerful
MINI-size cargo space
Requires super unleaded
2011 Mini Cooper hardtop
By
Lacey Elliott
July 12, 2011
Rating
74
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More room for back-seat passengers
Top-notch interior fit and finish
Very manoeuvrable and go-kart feel
Interior design not very appealing or user friendly
Suicide door only on passenger side
Double rear doors obstruct view out rearview mirror
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