Automobile's staff chimes in with their observations about the 2012 MINI Cooper S Coupe. Our favorite observation is from Deputy Editor Joe DeMatio,
It's a poor man's Porsche! Say what you will about the size and utility of this lil baby. The styling of this car is well thought out, each piece relating to another. Kickin' sound system worth its weight! With some creativity and removal of the rear shelf, you might be surprised what you could potentially fit in this car. Not removing anything I had $200 worth of groceries in the back, and by the looks it could have held another $300-$400. If you're interested in getting a roof rack for your activities you might want to carefully reconsider your options. Mounting our camera rig atop for photos proved that the roof is softer than it looks. At $33k, though, I'd almost rather go buy a supersport bike. It have the same room for passenger. The price is the only thing I can find wrong with this little number!
