2009 Mini Cooper XR

Lets start with the Coopers retro-cute mug, which evokes the original Minis of many decades ago. Its retro done right, in our collective opinion, providing just enough old-school charm without going over the top. The Mini also manages to please a wide variety of drivers, thanks to its discrete trim levels.Step up to the turbocharged S and the Mini is transformed into a hot hatch with sports-carlike acceleration and handling. In any trim, owners are treated to amazing fuel economy -- up to 32 combined mpg for the base model and 29 combined mpg for the S.In performance testing, weve clocked a Cooper S at 6.5 seconds from zero to 60 mph.All 2009 Mini Coopers come standard with antilock disc brakes, stability control and front-seat side airbags. Side curtain airbags are standard on the hatchback.