2006 MINI Cooper S Overview

Introduction

The Mini Cooper S is the performance-tuned version of the regular Cooper. The shortest car on the road, it can be parked in the smallest of places. Yet it seats four, with surprisingly roomy back seats, and it can carry a generous amount of cargo.

The Mini Cooper S features a supercharged version of the four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual gearbox, stiffer front and rear anti-roll bars for flatter handling, 16-inch wheels, and is available as a convertible or hatchback. The Cooper S has exterior trim that distinguishes it from the base model. Inside, the S adds sport seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. A six-speed automatic is optional. Safety features include anti-lock brakes with electronic brake force distribution, front airbags and front side-impact airbags, curtain-style head-protection airbags for all passengers, seatbelt pretensioners, and a crash sensor that automatically unlocks the doors. The Cooper S also comes standard with traction control.

For 2006, The MINI Cooper S gets a new Checkmate trim package with exclusive interior and exterior modifications is now being offered for sedan models.

The MINI Cooper S provides a satisfying combination of peppy performance, a distinctive bulldog appearance, and custom ordering of a variety of trim and color options at a very reasonable price.

The Mini Cooper S is equipped with a turbocharged version of the 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine, stiffer Sport suspension, performance exhaust system, and 16-inch alloy wheels; 17-inch wheels are optional. Exterior design details, including a black grille inset, hood scoop, rear bumper insets and prominent rear spoiler wing, distinguish the S from the Cooper. (The convertible, unchanged from the 2006 models, is available in 168-hp supercharged Cooper S form.) All models are front-wheel drive. Both hatchback models come standard with six-speed manual transmissions; a six-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic controls is optional.

For 2007, the MINI Cooper S hardtop is completely new, while the convertible is a carryover from 2006.

The MINI Cooper S provides a satisfying combination of fun-to-drive performance, a distinctive bulldog appearance, and custom ordering of a variety of trim and color options at a very reasonable price.

The front-wheel drive Cooper S is available in either a two-door hatchback or a two-door soft-top convertible bodystyle. The hatchback was redesigned for the 2007 model year, which gave it an all-new turbocharged 1.6-liter 16-valve inline four-cylinder engine capable of 172-hp and mated to a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. The convertible soldiers on unchanged since its release in 2005 with a 168-hp supercharged 1.6-liter engine bolted to either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Standard safety features include six airbags on the hatchback, four on the convertible, ABS, run-flat tires, traction control and stability control on the convertible. Features such as Xenon headlights, Park Distance Control, stability control (hatchback), rain sensing wipers and front and rear fog lights are optional.

The 2008 MINI Cooper S's are a carryover from 2007.

The MINI Cooper S provides the driving enthusiast with a combination of fun-to-drive performance, engineering and unconventional attitude.

The Cooper S is powered by 172-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine capable mated to a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS, traction control, stability control and run-flat tires. A wide variety of interior trim materials and colors are available. Features such as Xenon headlights, sport suspension, Dynamic Traction Control, power sunroof, navigation system, parking sensors, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and satellite radio are optional.

The 2009 MINI Cooper S hatchback is a carryover from 2008. The redesigned convertible will appear later in the model year.

The Cooper S, available as a hatchback or convertible, is powered by 172-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter inline four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission or optional six-speed automatic. Standard safety equipment includes six airbags, ABS, traction control, stability control and run-flat tires. The convertible Cooper features head/thorax side airbags and an active rollover bar. A wide variety of interior trim materials and colors are available. Features such as Xenon headlights, sport suspension, Dynamic Traction Control, power sunroof, navigation system, parking sensors, Bluetooth wireless connectivity and satellite radio are optional.

The 2010 MINI Cooper S is a carryover from 2009.