In these troubling economic times, the 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible could be viewed in a couple of different ways. Loaded up with lots of goodies, it could be seen as an entry point into the world of luxury open-top motoring. Alternatively, when times are tough it could be seen as a way to be more financially responsible without giving up all of the amenities you might have come to expect. Either way, the MINI is designed to put a smile on the face of those who drive one.
If your brand is going to be called MINI, you would certainly expect the products to have diminutive dimensions. BMW's British outpost is dedicated to building cars sized commensurate with the brand's name. This August marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of iconic original and while MINIs today are much larger than the originals, they are still among the smallest cars on the road. The second generation of the modern MINI convertible debuted in January at the Detroit Auto Show and went on sale in the spring. We had the opportunity to spend a week in a trimmed out MINI. Read on to find out if it inspires smiles or frowns.
Gallery: Review: 2009 MINI Cooper Convertible
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Sure we'd all (well most of us anyway) love to be driving around in an Aston Martin DBS Volante, but sometimes you just can't quite manage a $300,000 price tag. That doesn't mean you can't have enjoy the sunshine in a British car seated on lovely leather. For about one-tenth of the price of the Aston, you can get the MINI Cooper. One of the great things about MINIs is that you can spec them out from mild to wild to suit your tastes. Those with a need for speed, can jump right into the high performance 208 hp John Cooper Works edition. While the JCW is certainly quick, its ride can be a bit hardcore for some customers. At other end of the spectrum is the base Cooper with the Cooper S lying in between.
All three variants get a 1.6-liter four cylinder engine, with the S and JCW getting
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