2011 Mini Cooper Under $25,000 Consumers' Top Rated

2011 Mini Cooper Under $25,000 Consumers' Top Rated



Coupe Under $25,000: 2011 Mini Cooper

Trying to find someone who doesn't like his Mini Cooper is a hard thing to do — among the reviews written by Edmunds consumers, at least. Frequent comments include "superb gas mileage," "plenty of power" (regardless of engine), "composed ride," "front seat large enough for a tall person" and "when you drive it, it makes you smile." People also love that they can customize the Mini Cooper any way they want.

The Mini does have its liabilities, of course. The negative comments include a lack of rear seat space, but then consumers seem to be OK with that since they knew what they were getting into. (It's called Mini for a reason, after all.) The base stereo is also considered weak, so opting for the Harman Kardon upgrade is recommended by consumers and our editors alike. The thin sunroof shade also drew criticism. However, these detriments would seem to be more than made up for by the Mini Cooper's many charms. Among them, the Edmunds editors particularly enjoy the responsive engine, alert handling and a space-efficient package that has far more utility than you'd expect. The Mini has made the small car respectable on the American road.