MotoringFile Reviews The 2012 MINI Cooper S
The vehicle is also equipped with MINI Yours items; off-white steering wheel, interior trim, Soda mirror caps and side scuttles. It cost $29.550 and lacks Navigation and MINI Connected.
- the Cold Weather pack
- black Conical spoke 17” wheels
- Dual Pane sunroof, black stripes
- black headlight housing
- auto dimming rear view mirror with compass
- armrest, rain sensing wipers
- auto headlights
- Xenons
- Bluetooth
- USB adapter and white turn signals.
The steering wheel was the "softest most enjoyable wheel" the author can remember touching in a MINI. He says,
Revised electronics have fully eliminated the torque steer and the updated engine with Valvetronic makes this car feel as rapid as the original 197 hp JCW kit.He concludes,
Most of all, our 2012 MINI Cooper S test car reminded us why we do what we do, why we love MINIs and why we love seeing more on the road every day. Small, efficient, athletic and endlessly fun, they are still best way to bring a smile to one’s face.