2010 MINI Cooper

The 2010 Mini Cooper is available as a two-door hatchback or convertible in four trim levels: Base, Clubman, S, and John Cooper Works. The Base and Clubman trims come with a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine paired to a six-speed manual transmission, with a six-speed automatic as optional. The Cooper S trim has a turbocharged version of the base engine, while the John Cooper Works boosts the turbo even higher but offers only the six-speed manual transmission.

The Mini Cooper sports a 2+2 seating configuration but the rear seat area is really quite small. However, the Clubman trim provides a third door for access to the rear seating area, seats children and even small adults, and the wheelbase is longer as well. In spite of its size, the Mini Cooper gets above average crash test scores, and boasts an impressive estimated 28 mpg city / 37 mpg highway in fuel economy.