2012 MINI Cooper S Review Summaries

What reviewers liked most about the MINI Cooper S:

Body roll is minimal, even in high-speed turns, and the car's exceptional stiffness simply enhances the feeling of stability and control.

-- Cars.com

[The optional SMG transmission] swaps gears as quickly as any dual-clutch gearbox and even matches revs when we call for a downshift.

-- Edmunds.com

What reviewers liked least about the MINI Cooper S:

Though the back seats are deep with good thigh support, passengers eat their kneecaps on long drives.

-- Motor Trend

MINI Cooper S Comparisons:

The Cooper S comes with a sport-tuned suspension, but its behavior is still much more refined than other cars capable of similar track speeds.

-- New Car Test Drive

Best one-liner about the MINI Cooper S:

Not many economy cars can boast a 138-mph top speed and a 7.0-second 0-to-60-mph acceleration time...

-- Automobile