product.specifications
specs.engine_size1598 cc
specs.fuel_typePremium Gasoline
specs.transmission6 speed manual
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
specs.combined_mpg27 MPG
product.comparison_title
| MINI Cooper S product.this_vehicle |  Hyundai Kona FWD |  Toyota Corolla Cross |  GMC Yukon XL 4WD |  GMC Yukon 2WD |  Buick Encore GX AWD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| product.price | — | $23,000–$31,000 | — | — | — | $27,900 |
| specs.engine_capacity | 1598 cc | 2L | 2L | 3L | 3L | 1.3L |
| specs.fuel_type | Premium Gasoline | Regular | Regular | Diesel | Diesel | Regular |
| specs.transmission | 6 speed manual | Automatic (AV-S1) | Automatic (AV-S10) | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 10-spd | Automatic 9-spd |
| specs.body_type | Hatchback | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD |
product.about
The 2008 Mini Cooper S is a certified safe and certified vehicle with no recalls or complaints on record. This front-wheel-drive hatchback boasts a 1.6L supercharged engine delivering 175 horsepower and a spirited 0-60 mph time of 7.1 seconds, all while achieving a combined 27 MPG.
product.pros
- Certified safety status
- No recalls on record
- No complaints on record
- Strong highway MPG
- Sporty acceleration
product.cons
- Requires premium gasoline
- CO2 emissions not specified
product.complaints_section
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product.status_history
status.uncertain→status.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.