2006 MINI Cooper S Checkmate Road Test

A few of my more recent road tests (New Beetle Convertible, Honda Civic Coupe DX-G and this week's MINI Cooper S Checkmate) have focused on small cars packing big fun factors. In its own unique way each car is entertaining, purposeful and full of character. In which car I'd prefer to greet a sunny day would depend on my mood at the time and the nature of the road that lies ahead; one thing for certain, neither ride would disappoint- especially when the MINI is a Cooper S Checkmate. The Checkmate MINI was introduced at the ...