The J.D. Power 100-Point Score is based on hundreds of thousands of independent and unbiased opinions of verified car owners.
79
Out of 100
Quality & Reliability
Average
77/100
Measures the level of defects, malfunctions, and design flaws experienced by vehicle owners. Covers the entire vehicle from engine to infotainment system. A higher rating means fewer problems.
Driving Experience
Best
92/100
Owners' evaluation of the vehicle's design, performance, comfort, functionality, safety, and technology, comprise this rating. Newer and recently-redesigned vehicles tend to score better.
Resale
Average
71/100
J.D. Power's forecast of depreciation (how much of its current value the vehicle will likely lose) over the next three years. Lower depreciation equals a higher rating.
Dealership Experience
Not Rated
Owners' experience with this brand's dealerships during the purchase and service process make up this rating. Key factors include customer service, dealership facilities, and the quality of work.
Measured owner satisfaction with 2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop after 90-days of ownership.
Ease of loading/unloading trunk/hatch
Vehicle's handling on curves
Styling of gauges and instruments
Owners Don't Like
The problems experienced by owners of the 2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop during the first 90-days of ownership.
Comfort of the 2nd row seats
The vehicle's audio system
Sound of the engine/exhaust
Performance Specs
MPG City
26 - 28
MPG Hwy
34 - 37
Horsepower
118 - 208
Transmission
6 speed, Manual
Engine
Gas 4-Cyl
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Available Trims
2009 MINI Cooper Hardtop Review
Overview
If you’re going to motor motor in a strange and wonderful alchemy of steel aluminum graphite dreams and sweat. Motor in something built by designers who used paper and pencil instead of computers. By designers who listened to their hearts not focus groups. Motor in a machine that’s more than a pretty face. Every MINI is small but packed with as many features as some cars costing three times as much. The MINI gets rolling with either a 118 Horse Power 4 cylinder that earns an out of this world 37 miles per gallon and 488 miles on one tank of gas. And the MINI S which growls with a 16 valve 1.6L Turbocharged 172 Horse Power performance Beast. Here’s a tidbit almost every MINI that rolls off the line is unique. Built specifically for the individual anxiously waiting on the other side. Fact- Minis are among the shortest cars in the U.S. That spells parallel parking utopia. Proportionately speaking a Mini is also one of the Widest cars which results in superior handling and safety. The MINI is cradled in safety by Six total front and side airbags come standard and ready to engage if needed. The MINI has smart airbags that constantly monitor several conditions to be at the ready. Soon you’ll understand why the 2009 MINI is in a class of one.