product.specifications
specs.engine_size1.6 litre1598 cc(97.516 cu in)
specs.fuel_typePremium Gasoline
specs.transmission6 speed manual
specs.drivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
specs.combined_mpg28 MPG
product.comparison_title
| MINI John Cooper Works 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 | 1.6 litre1598 cc(97.516 cu in) | 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 | 4 Seater 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
Experience the sporty thrill of the 2012 Mini MINI John Cooper Works, a certified car with a clean safety record and zero recalls or complaints. This front-wheel-drive hatchback boasts a powerful 1.6-liter turbocharged engine, delivering exhilarating performance with a top speed of 148 mph.
product.pros
- Certified safety status
- Zero recalls on record
- Zero complaints on record
- Strong highway MPG
product.cons
- Premium gasoline required
- Below-average city MPG
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product.status_history
status.uncertain→status.certified27 May 2026
Lemon Score: 100. 0 data points. v3 scoring.