The British automaker Mini Cooper has been pretty famous for its small cars and it is also owned by BMW. Mini Roadster was made by the company as a two-seater 2-door convertible just like the Coupe model. The car has been discontinued, but it is still a great-looking car to buy.
Overview
Mini Roadster was first introduced in 2011 and it was introduced alongside a roadster version. The Roadster has a 1.6 L turbocharged engine which produces a maximum of 208 horsepower and it can go from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.4 seconds. There are 4 trim levels that were introduced of this car named as Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SD, and John Cooper Works.
Reliability
Finding the reliability of a car is the most basic thing to do before buying a car because it tells almost everything about a car. Mini Cooper has been in the US for many years and it was not considered the most reliable brand, but it has improved a lot now. However, the Cooper Roadster has a very average reliability rating of 2.5 out of 5 by J.D Power.
Safety
Safety measures are also a part of reliability. Safety factor has always been great in Mini Cooper cars because of their great material and features. The Roadster has not been crash-tested by either IIHS or NHTSA, but it has great safety features like traction control, adaptive cruise control, airbags, etc.
Depreciation rate
The depreciation rate also helps in judging the reliability of a car. Mini Cooper has been pretty decent in terms of losing its value and they remain very much high valued. The Roadster is an old car and it has depreciated around 31% after 5 years.
Maintenance and repairing
Maintenance cost is the most significant part of reliability. The high-maintenance cars are most likely to have negative reviews by the owners. Mini Cooper has been considered as an expensive brand, in terms of maintenance and repairing. The Roadster model has a maintenance cost of around $846 yearly for all its maintenance and repairing.
FAQ
Is Mini Cooper Roadster a Front-Wheel-Drive, Rear-Wheel-Drive or All-Wheel-Drive car?
The Mini Roadster is a Front Wheel Drive car.
How many seats are in the Mini Roadster?
The Mini Cooper Roadster is a car with 2 seats. The EPA Classification for this car is: Two-Seaters
What is the horsepower in a Mini Cooper Roadster and does it have a turbo?
The Mini Roadster has 181 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of torque. The engine is a Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 with a displacement of 1.6 L The fuel system is: Gasoline Direct Injection.
How big is the trunk in the Mini Cooper Roadster?
8.5 Cubic Feet ( 0,241 m3 )
What type of wheels does it have?
Mini Cooper Roadster has 16 X 6.5 inch Aluminum Front Wheels and 16 X 6.5 inch Aluminum Rear Wheels.