Whether supercharged or not, I am never disappointed with the output of a MINI's engine. The MINI just wants to fly, and because it
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| Whether taking a tight turn like a go-kart, or flying down a straight stretch, the MINI can do it all. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
only weighs in at 1,145 kilos (2,524 lbs), it has the capability to soar through the city streets. A great engine, coupled with a sturdy sports suspension that doesn't make its driver absorb every bump and jump in the road, is the formula for a sporty yet civilized little car. Navigating in the MINI is also razor sharp and precise due to its Electro-Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering (EHPAS) system with vehicle-speed-sensitive variable ratio, not to mention a set of Sport Package 195/55R16
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| With all the active and passive safety features, the MINI is as safe as it is sassy. (Photo: Alexandra Straub, Canadian Auto Press) |
performance run-flat tires and 16-inch 5-star spoke alloy wheels. Whether taking a tight turn like a go-kart, or flying down a straight stretch, the MINI can do it all, and put a smile on its driver's face, too. Active and passive safety have always been top priorities for the MINI brand. With standard features including ventilated front and solid rear disc brakes with antilock, electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD), cornering brake control (CBC), automatic stability control plus traction (ASC+T), front and rear crumple zones, driver and passenger airbags, front and rear advanced head protection systems (AHPS) and more, the MINI is as safe as it is sassy.
