2009 MINI Cooper

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Exterior - What the Auto Press Says

The MINI's retro-cool style is its most distinctive trait -- and auto writers are pleased that BMW knows not to mess with a good thing. The 2009 MINI Cooper convertible will have a similar design to the hatchback, but offer more color options.

• "Cuter than a bucket of puppies." -- Road and Track
• "BMW designers were reluctant to risk messing with a successful formula." -- New Car Test Drive
• "The 2009 MINI Cooper's body looks similar to that of the first generation new MINI, but includes a number of changes, including headlamps mounted to the body instead of the hood, rear side glass that no longer wraps around the C-pillar, a simpler front bumper design and a taller hood to accomodate new European pedestrian crash standards." -- Kelley Blue Book
• "Firm, taut and striking, resting powerfully on its wheels in a look well-known to friends and aficionados of the brand as that typical 'stance on the wheels' " -- The Auto Channel
• "The convertible's soft top follows the roof lines of the hatchback, preserving the characteristic, boxy Cooper profile." -- Edmunds