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2012 MINI Cooper S Base
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Showing the 2012 MINI Cooper S Base 2dr Hardtop
$6,237-$15,357
Current Listing Price
Overview
| Seats | 4 |
| Door Count | 2 |
| Engine | 181-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual w/OD |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| Combined MPG | 31 |
| Warranty | Bumper-to-Bumper, 48 mo/50,000 mi |
Colors
Exterior (14)
British Racing Green II Metallic
Chili Red
Eclipse Gray Metallic
Highclass Gray Metallic
Hot Chocolate Metallic
Ice Blue
Interior (13)
Black
Carbon Black
Carbon Black/Beige
Classic Green
Hot Chocolate
Ice Blue/Carbon Black
Packages
Cold Weather Package
$500
MSRP
Power Folding Mirrors
Heated Front Seats
MINI Connected w/Navigation
$750
MSRP
MINI Connected Package
Real Time Traffic Information
MINI Navigation System
MINI Connected Package
$1,000
MSRP
Voice-Command
Comfort Bluetooth and USB/iPod Adapter
Smartphone Integration
MINI Connected
Sport Package
$1,250
MSRP
Wheels: 17" Conical Spoke Alloy
White Bonnet Stripes
Xenon Headlights
Dynamic Traction Control
MINI Yours Soda Exterior Package
$1,750
MSRP
Wheels: 17" MINI Yours Soda Twin Blade Spoke Alloy
MINI Yours Soda Mirror Caps
Premium Package
$1,750
MSRP
Anti-Theft Alarm System
Comfort Access Keyless Entry
Chrome Line Interior
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
John Cooper Works Package
$2,000
MSRP
Wheels: 17" Cross Spoke Challenge Alloy
John Cooper Works Aerodynamic Kit
Dynamic Traction Control
Technology Package
$2,000
MSRP
Center Armrest
Rear Park Distance Control
Harman/kardon Premium Sound
MINI Connected Package
Bayswater Package
$2,250
MSRP
Wheels: 17" Jet Black Sandblast Turned Alloy
Alloy Wheels In Black
Chrome Line Interior
Black Roof and Mirror Caps
Specifications
STANDARD
OPTIONAL
| Engine | 181-hp, 1.6-liter I-4 (premium) |
| Front ventilated disc brakes | |
| 2 rear head restraints | |
| Locking fuel flap included with power door locks | |
| Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag | |
| Front seatbelt pre-tensioners | |
| Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor | |
| Security system | |
| 4 wheel disc brakes | |
| Panic alarm | |
| Immobilizer | |
| Traction control | |
| Brake assist | |
| Four-wheel ABS brakes | |
| Occupant sensing airbags | |
| Dual front side impact airbags | |
| 4 ABS channels | |
| ABS and driveline traction control | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| Brake assistance | |
| Dual front impact airbags | |
| Tailgate/rear door lock | |
| Tailgate/rear door lock included with power door locks | |
| Side-impact bars | |
| Adjustable front head restraints | |
| Electronic stability | |
| Daytime running lights | |
| Curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags | |
| Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags | |
| Power door locks | |
| Four-wheel disc brakes | |
| Driver and passenger front-impact airbags | |
| ABS | |
| Run flat front tires | |
| Run flat rear tires | |
| Manual adjustable front head restraints | |
| Perimeter/approach lights | |
| Remote activated perimeter/approach lights |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual w/OD |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual |
| Gasoline direct injection | |
| Ignition type | spark |
| Intercooled turbo | |
| Aluminum cylinder block | |
| Recommended fuel | premium unleaded |
| Horsepower | 181-hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Variable valve control | |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal. |
| Aluminum cylinder head | |
| Fuel economy city | 27 mpg |
| Torque | 177 lbs.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm |
| # of valves | 16 |
| Engine oil cooler | |
| Engine orientation | transverse |
| Engine liters | 1.6 |
| Cylinder configuration | I-4 |
| Fuel economy highway | 35 mpg |
| Manual-shift auto | Steptronic |
| Low emission vehicle | |
| Engine | 1.6L I-4 DOHC 181hp turbo/supercharged |
| Battery-rundown protection | |
| 150-amp. alternator | |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| 6 speed manual transmission | |
| Sequential sport shift | Steptronic |
| Quasi-dual stainless steel exhaust | |
| Greenhouse Gases / Tailpipe (CO2, tons per year) | 4.9 |
| Limited slip differential | |
| Recommended fuel | premium unleaded |
| Carbon FP / Tailpipe and upstream total GHG (CO2, tons per year) | 6.1 |
| Ultra low emission vehicle II | |
| Chrome tailpipe | |
| Mode select transmission | |
| Engine oil cooler | |
| Front-wheel drive | |
| Battery amp hours | (55Ah) |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission lock-up torque converter | |
| 6 speed automatic transmission | |
| 480 CCA battery | |
| Axle ratio | 3.65 |
| Transmission electronic control | |
| Overdrive |
| Transmission gear ratio (6th) | .82 |
| Transmission gear ratio (4th) | 1.14 |
| Transmission gear ratio (1st) | 3.31 |
| Transmission gear ratio (reverse) | 3.23 |
| Overdrive | |
| Transmission gear ratio (3rd) | 1.48 |
| Transmission gear ratio (2nd) | 2.13 |
| Transmission gear ratio (5th) | .95 |
| Transmission gear ratio (6th) | .67 |
| Transmission gear ratio (4th) | 1.16 |
| Transmission gear ratio (1st) | 4.04 |
| Transmission gear ratio (reverse) | 3.19 |
| Transmission gear ratio (3rd) | 1.56 |
| Transmission gear ratio (2nd) | 2.37 |
| Transmission gear ratio (5th) | .85 |
| Rear coil springs | |
| 16" wheels | |
| P205/45WR17.0 BSW run flat performance tires | |
| Speed-sensing electric power-assist rack-pinion steering | |
| Rear anti-roll bar | |
| P195/55VR16.0 BSW run flat performance tires | |
| Front wheel size | 16" |
| Rear wheel size | 16" |
| P195/55HR16.0 BSW run flat AS tires | |
| Front anti-roll bar | |
| Independent rear multi-link suspension w/anti-roll bar | |
| Front coil springs | |
| Sport suspension | |
| Four wheel independent suspension | |
| Rack and pinion steering | |
| Alloy wheels | |
| Independent front strut suspension w/anti-roll bar | |
| Front tires | 195/55R16 |
| Gas-pressurized front shocks | |
| Brake actuated limited slip differential | |
| Speed-sensing steering | |
| 17" wheels | |
| Power steering | |
| Gas-pressurized rear shocks | |
| Firm suspension |
| Auto dimming power remote folding side-view door mirrors | |
| Chrome tip exhaust | |
| Fully galvanized steel body material | |
| Chrome door handles | |
| Grille | black w/chrome surround |
| Power remote folding side-view door mirrors | |
| Chrome front windshield moldings | |
| Body-colored front and rear bumpers | |
| Rear cargo | liftgate |
| Liftgate rear cargo door | |
| Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors | |
| Chrome rear window moldings | |
| Fender flares | |
| Paint with two-tone | |
| Black w/chrome surround grille | |
| 2 doors | |
| Paint with stripe | |
| Spoiler | |
| Auto-dimming door mirrors | |
| Heated door mirrors | |
| Metallic paint | |
| Black fender flares | |
| Power door mirrors | |
| Rear wing spoiler | |
| Pin stripe | |
| Rocker panel extensions | |
| Chrome rear bumper insert | |
| Chrome front bumper insert |
| Seatback storage pockets | 2 |
| Passenger power folding mirror | |
| Driver manual folding mirror | |
| Manual air conditioning | |
| Sunshade | |
| Exterior power tilting glass 2nd row sunroof | |
| 1st row power sliding and tilting glass sunroof | |
| Cell phone pre-wiring | |
| Integrated key/remote | |
| Panoramic sunroof | |
| Air filter | |
| Day-night rearview mirror | |
| Garage door transmitter | |
| Automatic air conditioning | |
| Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry | |
| Full floor console | |
| Driver and passenger door bins | |
| Navigation system with voice activation | |
| Full floor console with box | |
| Automatic temperature control | |
| Retained accessory power | |
| Navigation system | |
| 2 12V DC power outlets | |
| Cruise control with steering wheel controls | |
| Rear cupholders | |
| Proximity key | Comfort Access |
| Cruise control | |
| Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors | |
| Remote window controls | |
| Remote sunroof/convertible roof controls | |
| 2nd row sunshade | |
| Sunroof/convertible roof FOB controls | |
| Illuminated entry | |
| Passenger manual folding mirror | |
| Power glass tilting and sliding sunroof | |
| Overhead console | |
| Covered dashboard storage | |
| Auxiliary driver-side visor mirror | |
| Illuminated passenger vanity mirror | |
| Air conditioning | |
| 1-touch down | |
| Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, manual telescoping | |
| Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release | |
| Illuminated driver vanity mirror | |
| Trunk/hatch/door FOB controls | |
| Front and rear cupholders | |
| Remote keyless entry | |
| 1-touch up | |
| Driver's footrest | |
| Auto-locking doors | |
| 12V DC power outlet | 2 |
| Power windows | |
| Mini overhead console | |
| Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down | |
| Window FOB controls | |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | |
| Power tilting glass 2nd row sunroof | |
| Manual sunshade | |
| Front cupholders | |
| Refrigerated/cooled box | glovebox |
| Telescoping steering wheel | |
| Driver power folding mirror | |
| Illuminated glove box | |
| Tilt steering wheel |
| Metal-look instrument panel insert, door panel insert | |
| Colored door panel insert | |
| Genuine wood instrument panel insert | |
| Aluminum instrument panel insert, door panel insert | |
| Max seating capacity | 4 |
| Rear seat fold-forward seatback | |
| Carpet front and rear floor mats | |
| Driver and passenger heated-cushions | |
| Manual easy-entry driver and passenger seats | |
| Leatherette shift knob | |
| Floor mats | |
| Rear 50-50 bench seat | |
| Front center armrest with storage | |
| Easy entry passenger seat | manual |
| Passenger lumbar support | |
| Simulated suede/leather front and rear seat upholstery | |
| 6-way driver and passenger seat adjustments | |
| Cargo light | |
| Front center armrest | w/storage |
| Cloth/leather front and rear seat upholstery | |
| Front Recaro sport seats | |
| Chrome/metal-look interior accents | |
| Cargo space floor | carpet |
| Cargo cover | |
| Cargo tie-downs | |
| Simulated suede/leather upholstery | |
| Leather steering wheel | |
| Genuine wood instrument panel insert, door panel insert | |
| Front sport seats | |
| Cloth/leather upholstery | |
| Manual driver and passenger lumbar support | |
| Leather dashboard | |
| Easy entry driver seat | manual |
| Piano black instrument panel insert, door panel insert | |
| Full cloth headliner | |
| Carpet cargo space | |
| Leatherette upholstery | |
| Leatherette front and rear seat upholstery | |
| Colored instrument panel insert | |
| Front seats | bucket |
| Height adjustable driver seat | |
| Manual driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment | |
| Cloth upholstery | |
| Manual reclining driver and passenger seats | |
| Manual height-adjustable driver and passenger seats | |
| Chrome interior accents | |
| Driver lumbar support | |
| Leather front and rear seat upholstery | |
| Rear bench seat | |
| Plastic trunk lid/rear cargo door | |
| Sport steering wheel | |
| Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks | |
| Carpet floor covering | |
| Leather upholstery | |
| Rigid cargo cover | |
| Genuine wood door panel insert | |
| Cloth front and rear seat upholstery | |
| Height adjustable passenger seat | |
| Max. seating capacity of 4 | |
| Heated front seats |
| Steering-wheel mounted audio controls | |
| Primary monitor touchscreen | |
| 10 premium speakers | |
| Digital signal processor | |
| 10 harman/kardon speakers | |
| Speed sensitive volume | |
| Diversity antenna | |
| Wireless phone connectivity | |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player | |
| Audio theft deterrent | |
| 1 1st row LCD monitor | |
| CD player | |
| CD-MP3 decoder | |
| 6 speakers | |
| Amplifier | |
| Radio data system | |
| 1st row LCD monitors | 1 |
| AM/FM radio | |
| Integrated roof antenna | |
| Remote CD compatible | |
| Speed-sensitive volume | |
| Steering wheel mounted audio controls | |
| Voice activated radio |
| Low-fuel warning | |
| Fully automatic headlights | |
| Bulb-failure warning | |
| Low-coolant warning | |
| Front reading lights | |
| Light-tinted windows | |
| Oil-pressure warning | |
| Dome light with fade | |
| Outside temperature display | |
| Variably intermittent wipers | |
| Delay-off headlights | |
| Delay-off projector beam Bi-Xenon high intensity low/high beam headlamps | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning | |
| Brake-fluid warning | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Trip computer | |
| Compass | |
| Directionally adaptive headlights | |
| Rear window wiper | |
| Redundant digital speedometer | |
| Rear window defroster | |
| Light tinted windows | |
| Door-ajar warning | |
| Tire pressure sensors | |
| Heated front windshield wiper jets | |
| Variable intermittent rain detecting wipers speed-sensitive wipers wipers | |
| Auto-leveling headlights | |
| Systems monitor | |
| Reverse sensing system | rear |
| Outside-temperature display | |
| Delay-off aero-composite halogen headlamps | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Transmission-fluid-temperature warning | |
| Trunk-ajar warning | |
| Rain sensing wipers | |
| Auto off headlights | |
| Fixed interval rear window wiper | |
| Battery warning | |
| 2 door curb/courtesy lights | |
| Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers with heating jets | |
| Low-washer-fluid warning | |
| Variable intermittent speed-sensitive wipers wipers | |
| Brake pad wear | |
| Key-in-ignition warning | |
| Variable instrument panel lighting | |
| Trip odometer | |
| Analog display | |
| Tachometer | |
| In-dash clock | |
| Speed sensitive wipers | |
| High intensity discharge headlights | |
| Water-temp. warning | |
| Headlight washer |
| Wheelbase | 97.1" |
| Front legroom | 41.7" |
| Front headroom | 38.8" |
| Maximum interior cargo volume | 24.0 cu.ft. |
| Engine horsepower | 181-hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Rear GAWR | 1,664 lbs. |
| Interior cargo volume | 5.7 cu.ft. |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.0" x 3.4" |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 to 1 |
| Engine type | I-4 |
| Payload | 816 lbs. |
| Valves | 16 |
| Front shoulder room | 50.3" |
| Front tread | 57.2" |
| Fuel economy highway | 35 mpg |
| Rear headroom | 37.6" |
| Engine torque | 177 lbs.-ft. @ 1,600 rpm |
| Exterior body width | 66.3" |
| Drag coefficient | .36 |
| GVWR | 3,494 lbs. |
| Turning radius | 17.5' |
| Rear shoulder room | 44.7" |
| Rear legroom | 27.9" |
| Curb weight | 2,668 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 13.2 gal. |
| Front GAWR | 1,918 lbs. |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Engine displacement | 98 cu.in. |
| Fuel economy city | 27 mpg |
| Exterior length | 146.8" |
| Exterior height | 55.4" |
| Interior cargo volume seats folded | 24.0 cu.ft. |
| Rear tread | 57.5" |
| Maintenance warranty (months/miles) | 36/36,000 |
| Corrosion perforation warranty (months/miles) | 144/ unlimited |
| Basic warranty (months/miles) | 48/50,000 |
| Powertrain warranty (months/miles) | 48/50,000 |
| Roadside assistance warranty (months/miles) | 48/ unlimited |
4 Trim Levels Available
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