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The MINI Cooper is more than just a fun drive, it also has its safety and dependability and also the look and charm. The car is still very popular even though it has been in the market for over decade already. Not only do you get the charm of this vehicle, the driving experience is unmatched. To enhance the sporty performance of the car, one does not need to step up, for its lightweight coupled with a 121 horsepower inline 4 proves to be enough. Another benefit of the MINI Cooper is that it is very small and nimble. The great thing about this is that you can park it wherever you want to and it will even fit down streets where most drivers would not dare to go.

One of the great things about the 2012 MINI Cooper is that there are 2 door hatchback and body styles that you can easily change. Also, the 2012 model is given out in 3 different trims; the MINI Cooper S, the basic MINI and the John Cooper Works model. The Cooper S have several additions such as the 16 inch wheels on the hatchback, sport seats, fog lamps and hood stripes. You can also get some optional features such as; automatic climate control, keyless ignition and different style headlights.

As far as the engine is concerned, the MINI S has a 4 cylinder 1.6 liter engine that gives off 121 horsepower. The above mentioned MINI Cooper is also a turbocharged version of the basic which gives off 181 horsepower and roughly 177 pounds of torque. This may seem like the ultimate car with all the performance additions but there are some downfalls to this particular model. The ride in a Cooper is firm that may appear to be too stiff for some people riding in it. Another thing that many won’t like is that the passengers in the backseat will not have a lot of legroom. What you need to understand is that the legroom is something you would normally see in 4 door cars, not the 2 door cars.

If safety is what you are looking for, then look no further because the MINI Cooper S has security feathers such as the antilock disk brakes, front seat side airbags and stability control which makes it all around one of the safest on the road. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has rated the MINI Coopers with a good and an average in the frontal offset test and side impact and roof crush tests respectively.

If satisfaction is what you are looking for, then the regular MINI Cooper might be what you need. Now, if you want a little more than just satisfaction then the MINI Cooper S is the car for you. The former and the latter also differ in their size. The basic Coopers are 2535-2612 depending on automatic and manual transmission while the Cooper S weighs 2668 and 2712 pounds. Keeping the additional features in mind, the Cooper S is slightly expensive as compared to MINI Coopers. The Cooper S is for $23,000 while the other MINI Coopers retail for approximately $ 19,400. The $4,000 difference in price is not a lot but the performance difference is more than enough to justify this upgrade.

CREVIER MINI is a Southern California MINI Cooper dealer based in Santa Ana. The dealership has won numerous awards for their customer service and holds the highest sales in the Western United States. Cravier MINI is based out of Orange Country, California but also covers Irvine, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Los Angeles and a whole bunch of other cities nearby.

If you want to learn more about the 2012 MINI Cooper, then click here. Also, make sure you check out the Orange County MINI Cooper website for all your MINI Cooper needs.