The Mini Cooper Gas Mileage Performance: A Mini Or A Major?
The Mini Cooper gas mileage performance is not exactly its best-selling point. This is not to say that the car's fuel efficiency is not as good as drivers wish it to be. After all, several lists of the best cars in terms of gas mileage have included the Mini in their top ten. But the fuel efficiency of the automobile has been overshadowed a bit by its appearance and the changes implemented on the 2008 Mini S Clubcar that has been recently released in the market.
Mini Cooper gas mileage, particularly with the Clubman model, has received high ratings from reviewers who have tested the automobile. One test revealed an average of 32 mpg, quite a good performance considering the speed of the car. It recorded a city mileage of 28 mpg and a highway mileage of 37 mpg.
But what grabbed the attention of the motoring world is the S Clubman's elongated size. Although the overall length has been stretched by a mere 6.3 inches, it is still longer than the usual Mini model. The front overhang has been extended and the wheelbase has been stretched by 3.5 inches. Despite the changes that have been made to its length and size, the 2008 Mini Clubcar remains the same in terms of driving performance.
The extended wheelbase of the Clubman is being credited for the smoother drive and stability of the automobile in high speed. The suspension has been deemed improved compared with older models and has been reported to perform better on rough roads. However, its less-than ideal reaction to crosswinds has been noted by one or two drivers who had tested the automobile. The 2008 convertible, on the other hand, has a city mileage of around 32 mpg and a highway mileage of 32 mpg for both the manual and the automatic versions. This, according to some reviewers, makes the models the highest mpg convertible in the market today. Both 2008 models, the Cooper and the Convertible, are equipped with a 1.6 four cylinder engine that produces 118 horsepower and 114 foot pounds of torque. The Mini Cooper Clubcar is priced between $19,500 and $24,000, while the convertible has a suggested retail price of $22,000 to $25,500. The Mini Cooper Hardtop, also released in 2008, is priced between $18,000 and $21,500. The Mini Cooper gas mileage performance, particularly the 2008 Clubman model, has been deemed excellent by product reviewers. Although it does not occupy the top position among lists of the best fuel efficient cars, it is included in the top 10 of most of these lists. All in all, the Mini is a good enough investment, mainly due to its good fuel economy performance and interesting look.
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