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2009 Mini Hardtop Pros and Cons at TrueDelta: Owner Pros and Cons by silberm34

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Reviewed: 2009 Mini Hardtop

2dr Hatch turbocharged 172hp 1.6L I4 6-speed manual FWD

Why Not the 2009 Mini Hardtop?

Interior styling

Interesting but ultimately frustrating controls. A/C in particular was hard to use with weird rolling action to change temperature/fan speed. Also, window controls, door locks not on door. Radio controls not intuitive.

Ride smoothness

Very choppy ride, especially with the sport suspension. While driving was incredible, was a lot to sacrifice for the very choppy ride, almost worse than my old truck.

Front seat support & comfort

Smallish seats made the front feel kinda cheap. The middle armrest was also a very hard plastic, but the door was slightly softer plastic.

Rear seat room & comfort

Despite being a hatchback, not a lot of headroom in the back, almost as same as the Mustang. Seats were more upright and headrest should have been integrated into seatbacks; rather, it was mostly a nuisance.

This review was originally a two-car comparison review. Read the other half here.

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