Mini Cooper

The launch of the New MINI produced by BMW in 2001 adds perhaps not a new chapter, rather a whole new book to the Mini story. The new MINI currently comes in three models, the standard MINI One with a 1.6 liter 90bhp Chrysler engine, the Cooper powered by a 115bhp version of the same engine and the Copper S adding a supercharger. First impressions are good, the styling is mini-esque Mini, although the size is not quite so, nevertheless it drives almost as well as the original in terms of enjoyment, but is far better for long distance cruising. Overall while the New MINI is a far cry from Issigonis' original design, in my opinion it is a great car.

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