Overview & Reviews

The 2007 Mini Cooper hatchback gets a top-to-bottom overhaul. Visually, you'll be hard-pressed to notice, as Mini wanted to keep the car's iconic styling intact. But the car is a little bigger than before and has a new interior and new engines. The Cooper S hatchback gets a new 172-horsepower turbocharged engine, while the base Cooper hatchback is now up to 118 hp. The Cooper convertible remains unchanged, save for the addition of a new option package. Called the Sidewalk, the package offers unique alloy wheels, special interior trim and unique leather upholstery, along with features like stability control, a center armrest and a Harman Kardon sound system.

• Not much horsepower in the base Cooper, questionable seat comfort, minimal room for rear passengers or luggage.

User Reviews:

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  Built like a tank, with fun and efficiency - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By MINIme - February 9 - 6:10 pm

  This little car is the most fun car I have ever owned. It is also the most fuel efficient vehicle Ive ever owned. Combine it with practicality of a hatchback and you have the most perfect little car in the world. Get a 6 speed and you will have the most fun one can have in a car with clothes on. Even with aggressive driving, I still get better than 30 mpg city/hwy. If I am cruising on freeway, I get about 38 mpg. But with the traction control off I can burn the rubber anytime I want to!

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  I love my MINI - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By bbm - February 7 - 8:43 am

  This car is fun to drive and I love its looks. It will never get old. The turbo S had a lot of power especially when I press the sport mode button. I get about 38-40mpg freeway, and aprox 32 combined. The shifting is smooth.

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  I didnt know I could love a car - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By tica - December 27 - 8:06 am

  Have one year lease on a basic Mini. I got Minnie my Mini 6 weeks ago off the lot, so it came with features I would not have ordered, or known I wanted or needed- but now love. But worrying: From day 3 check engine light came on intermittently-gas cap issues, it seems- then went away. It went on again yesterday (1100 miles) when tank got low so that was ok. But its fun to drive and Im not even into cars (I thought.) Its like a go cart but feels super safe and you dont feel small. It is tight if youre on a long trip trying to stuff lots of stuff in the car but with one person you can do it, 2 may be tougher. But I love her! And gets lots of compliments!

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  23 Years of BMW - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By S_Car_Go - November 4 - 10:23 pm

  Between my husband and I weve owned a BMW product since 1986. The Mini is truly a BMW and comes with all the benefits and the drawbacks. BMW is all about whats under the hood - great engine, handling and braking. BMW really doesnt care if your drink fits in the cupholder of if the interior uses materials that makes it look worse than an econo box. After all, youre having too much fun driving to notice! If its anything like our other BMWs, expect that each visit to the mechanic will be about $1,000 - it will happen enough to be painful but not enough to hate the car. Go to a Mini car club dinner (yes, you women too) to meet other owners and find out the best mechanics, body shop etc

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  German idea of the MINI - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By Mini driver - September 23 - 8:10 pm

  Excellent car to drive, no need for the larger engine, especially with the boost button provided. Corners nicely without additional sport suspension. Typical BMW ride, hard on the ground. Not a good car in snow. 6 speed transmission makes longer drives easy. Although small, it fits two adults and a full size cello in a hard case, but forget the back seat except for a dog rest. A nice reproduction of the original car and has been a real treat to drive.

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  nickel and dime Fun - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By chandeau - September 11 - 2:46 pm

  Driving experience is fun fun fun. The reliability is not so fun. There is a design flaw where it wont start in really cold temps. My sunroof wont open when its really hot. I have it in the shop twice to get lights replaced and two other times for minor issues. The seats are great for short trips since they hug you in the seat...but for long trips my lower back aches terribly. Also, the center console opens on its own by merely brushing it with my arm, needs a better closing mechanism. The sunroom screen doesnt block enough sun.

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  R56 MCS - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By shaweety - July 5 - 11:16 pm

  Ive driven this car in snow, on ice, across the country (1700 miles)) and back and forth to work. Love it. The car is roomy for one, tight for two passengers on a longer trip where both wish to have a drink in the holders at the same time. I usually have my cell phone in one of the cup holders which is handy. Cornering is fun, tight, no sway. No problem in traffic, visibility is great, power to get out of anyones way or away from traffic is supreme. Ive got a roof rack on my MINI. I used it to maximize cargo capacity if I ever have the need, but be aware, there is wind noise with the rack but Ive gotten used to it. Would buy again!

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  Gotta love it! - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By Nick - June 25 - 7:50 am

  I bought this as my first ever new car. Within seconds of pushing the start button I was grinning ear to ear, and it hasnt stopped since. The fun factor of this car is off the charts. I have a feeling those who buy a Mini want a car that makes their heart race a little every time they sit in it. It drives and handles like a dream. I decided to go for the S package and get the better performance and pay more for that instead of paying for leather seats and an upgraded interior. Im glad I did as the interior is already pretty nice in its stock form. Overall its a great car. Theres ample room inside. In fact I can fit my skis inside instead of on the roof.

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  Comfort Problem - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By Very Diffrent - June 19 - 2:03 am

  The car runs like a charm, design is unlike any other. Pick up is great on sport mode. Not quick without sportmode on, sometimes its annoying trying to pass others in traffic. My problem with the car is the arm rest. first of all its a option and even with it inside its low and very un omfortable. Maybe its because I didnt get leather seats? Other than that car is solid. One small thing I started hearing some noise on the driver side back tire like as if something was stuck to the tire but there wasnt anything there. I got get it checked

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  Speedometer faulty - 2007 Mini Cooper
  By speed - May 1 - 10:36 pm

  I really enjoy driving this vehicle but there are some serious deficiencys that would prevent me from buying another Mini. The first is the road noise. Mini really needs to reduce the road noise, its so loud that at highway speeds its difficult to talk on my cell phone. Another significant problem is the speedometer, when I am going 75 mph the speedometer in the Mini reads 81 mph. I called Mini and they said that it is within design specs and they could not and would not fix the speedometer. This sloppiness in performance and the unwillingness of Mini to take care of the problem makes me wonder about Minis integrity. I dont think its too much to ask that the speedometer be accurate.