2012 Mini Cooper S Hatchback Review, Walkaround, Start Up, Test Drive

[@IamMagPie]

I've driven the 2nd gen Cooper S (produced 2007-present), but actually bought a used 2006 1st gen Cooper S (produced 2002-2006). I think the interior in the 1st gen is nicer. And more important: you get the Supercharged BMW/Chrysler motor with its nice whine, compared to the Peugeot Turbo motor used from 2007 onwards. For those complainging about the car being too small: anyone who buys a car called "MINI" and then complains about it being small, is an idiot.

[@johntucker23]

Engine from Pigeot?? I never knew Pokemon made engines...

[@elcanbu5610]

john tucker 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣give this man a beer! 🍻

[@waci100]

@@elcanbu5610 better 2 haha

[@omar.islass1213]

The thing is I'm in love with everything about the Mini Cooper except one thing.... The HUGEEE speedometer in the middle, I like how the 2014 and up did it but I don't have the money for one yet so for now I'm looking for a 2013 below.

[@Willieswheels]

'This thing is literally a road legal go kart" "This thing rides like a truck" Comedy comments in the space of 15 seconds

[@constructionguru1]

Thanks for the ride. It felt like I was in the back seat !

[@ethanspears7165]

I was recently given a 2011 Mini Cooper (non-turbo) with the six-speed manual that originally belonged to my father; last September I had an ‘07 Dodge Caliber which was my very first car that suddenly broke down and never even reached 100k miles-94k miles to be exact. I am still learning to drive the stick shift and my dad has been teaching me. The car he gave me has 114k miles on it, and it still rides and drives perfectly!

[@MollyRoseBell]

IM BUYING A BLUE MINI IM SO EXCITED. THIS IS MY DREAM

[@holymolyitsclay]

Wow, that's the first time I've ever heard "Jerky" and "DSG" in the same sentence. VW has a phenomenal automatic transmission.

[@mylesgrinage6867]

I’m getting this car in 4 months can’t wait🔥🔥

[@Kev50027]

The engine is a BMW engine, it was made with the help of Peugeot, but it's BMW engineered. Your pronunciation of Peugeot is hilarious. They're French.. Finally, I have fit 3 people and tons of luggage comfortably in my 11' Cooper S Hatch. Just scoot the front passenger seat forward. The rear seats are actually really comfortable.

[@getreel3706]

The plastic piece above the glove box is suppose to simulate carbon fiber not a checkered flag 😂

[@Weredawg]

Got a base version 2012 Mini Cooper in blue/white just a month ago and I love it.

[@thynameiscody05]

It actually is just a checkered flag resemblance. If you go to mini's website and "build" one, you'll find it under the Interior options. The actual carbon fiber dash comes in the JCW mini, or is added on as a custom build option.

[@AbdulAziz4CaNaDa]

I have a Mini Cooper S, 2008, Automatic , 4 Cylinder, 182 horse power - and its great

[@jsiszero]

I really like your reviews, unique in my opinion because it's more about the features and interior build quality rather than the driving experience...

[@shankarbalan3813]

Well Ive got a 2012 August Right Hand Drive S - A Direct Import from the UK. It is a Turbo Petrol 184 BHP with Overboost. It is a heck of a driver’s car. It absolutely Flies.

[@GeraltinWoW]

strongly considering this car. looks great

[@Carsandgamesdude]

cool review! like it how you list the features of the car but don't say what u dislike about it. Mini's are awesome!

[@svenskfox]

You missed the second glovebox! Push in that textured panel above the lower glovebox button and it opens

[@Jade-sc7ne]

Thanks for the video, I am really excited coz I will be getting my brand new mini cooper ray in about a month's time, at last my dream car is within reach, thank God :)

[@TheOccTher]

lol, your mini comment reminds me when I worked as a waiter and people complained that the shrimp were too small! If they were not, they'd be called BIGS...lol

[@greatwhite1958]

No BMW do make the engine and supply the Peugeot group with them. You do not need the seat all the way back so you can seat an adult in the back. The seats are part leather not leatherette. You don't buy a mini for a smooth floaty ride and a large boot you buy it for its handling and looks mainly and it is pretty practical as a carrier. If you want more then you are looking at the wrong car sector. One part the reviewer did get correct is that a mini puts a smile on your face every time .

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Love these cars!

[@alexsakon]

I actually like this no bullshit review.

[@aminevich]

very well put! Couldn't agree more with you

[@Ryukachoo]

the only real problem with minis is the terrible ride quality luckily, if you switch to comfort-oriented all season tires on 15" wheels, it still fills the wheel arches and the ride is ORDERS OF MAGNITUDE smoother. think smoother than a g35. however you lose no handling capability.

[@IbanezPlayer124]

Not sure if I heard incorrectly, but does this need premium gas?

[@SMITPGG1997]

Excellent Review Of 2012 Mini Cooper S. 😁

[@PHope-sl4nj]

I Especially Love The Mini Cooper S.

[@fran-gx3kf]

love your reviews but wondered when you pushed the back seats down, what was that thing in the way in the trunk space (does it flap down? removable ?)

[@elcanbu5610]

francess it must be removable.

[@Blu12929]

Thank you, someone who realizes, 4 people really can fit in the car.

[@Jakeman21642]

The best automatic I have ever driven was probably in one of these and I just love the engine note but ugh cars like this just need a 6 speed for the real driving experience!

[@Awsomeology404]

If you see this plz answer it. Which car do you prefer overall for someone who is a car enthusiast (spirited driver); this or the equivalent gti? (with a manual transmission)

[@Spawnicorn]

you sound like Lumpy Space Princess and Ice King combined! take that as a compliment lol

[@EvendimataE]

that has manual shifting mode but syfan said he prefer real manual.....dont they feel the same?

[@MyStuff774]

Which transmission type is preferable on this car? Manual or Automatic?

[@ElyaGetter]

Hi

[@sergiodiaz7414]

Is this a good car for a teens first car

[@ihmpall]

Get Maruti 800

[@PHope-sl4nj]

Nice Car.

[@l3vzz281]

Can you review the 2015 Mini Cooper JCW! Its been a while since the new generation is out!

[@Jabronie0]

Push button start is pointless if you still have to put the key in!

[@Mad_Rass.mk6gli]

Pull the sunroof trigger back one more step and let go and it will open automatically

[@ElyaGetter]

Hey

[@skinflic]

awesome. ty for the video

[@sk8guitardrums]

One of the best small cars around, just a shame Mini didn't keep it very British and have Manual gearbox only, it just seems pointless having an automatic Mini as its a drivers car. Apart from that the car is great. With it having A/C i don't see any advantage to why Mini / BMW put heavy sunroofs in their cars, too much extra weight high up for my personal opinion.

[@dave11686]

I've found that the Mini has a bit more rear seat room than the 500.

[@chubb128]

you live in annandale, va just off little river turnpike. I noticed the pure gas station and the pro computers place

[@Rassilon72]

There's plenty of room in the back of a Mini. You'd have to be over 6'5" to need the seat all the way back. I'm 6' and can easily sit behind the drivers seat in my Mini, so the reviewer is being a little unfair. It's never going to win any awards for rear seat roominess, but there's definately room back there!

[@blt308]

when are you going to review 2015 cooper S?

[@ildux1593]

Now any young boy with a credit card goes to a car rental and becomes a picky car expert.

[@White03T4RV82WD]

I was in a fender bender with a slightly older one, no damage to mine. I never liked these styling of these tho.

[@MrTravisjackson1]

Hey does all Min Coopers use Premium Gasoline.

[@theredline]

The customer bought an F-150

[@constructionguru1]

absolutely !

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

The Turbo S models do

[@Sinatra192]

Um, I don't know what he is talking about. I recently road backseat in a mini cooper and me and the front seat passenger had plenty of leg room.

[@toyota420xp]

Compared to a fiesta what do you say.

[@billbeck47]

I have a 2009 Mini Cooper w/6spd Auto and 4 cyl 1800cc

[@billbeck47]

WE LOVE IT, ONLY HAS 23800 MILES IN 2022.

[@juppongatana773]

The Peugeot motor worries me seeing the French make horribly unreliable cars even compared to the British.

[@bmwmsport11]

LMFAO my cousin spent months trying to find a mini cooper base with white roof and white side mirrors and in chili red. It had to be a auto and had to be a base. Finally found it but 5 months later it needed a new engine....

[@dave11686]

Sweet!

[@miguelangelerazo6674]

When he had his hand on the carbon fiber dash, was I the only one confused why he didnt push on it?? Maybe he doesn't know about the secret compartment 😮😮

[@928Porscheman]

My exact thoughts as well. He is not a fan of MINI the way he is trying to talk people out of it.

[@johntucker23]

Did you really just explain how to open the door...

[@ajusarice38]

the redesign pictures are out

[@2Kriss2Kross]

No worries! I used to pronounce it same way!

[@iPadStroller]

Did he call the carbon fibre checkered flag plastic?

[@JJuden96]

Yeah..... probably because it is plastic and not carbon fiber? It's a trim option to have the accents checkered, I have it on my R56

[@Amajor34]

James Juden The Carbon Fiber is a JCW option that can be installed or retrofitted. I have it on my 2013.

[@computergames5]

The supercharged engine comes from a Peugeot 307.

[@ProV68]

I would go for this car if there wasn't an FR-S for that price as well... :)

[@xxthatpersonxx256]

Im saving. I have a lil amigo, i needa upgrade dude

[@dylanrussell3704]

xxThatPersonxx have a like SIX YEARS LATER! 🙂

[@diegohernandez2661]

@@dylanrussell3704 7 now

[@JayLee336]

Hello from Fort Knox, KY. What was the name of tha song?

[@2Kriss2Kross]

Thats the major problem, am I willing to give up utility for the Fiat's styling, which I prefer.

[@90Mrknowitall]

i would buy one but its not a practical car LOL fun to drive into twisties tho

[@25trajcer]

weird my mini cooper 2002 has leg room for the back seats ...

[@jsiszero]

7:25 what is that high pitch noise???

[@Blu12929]

It's not freaking small! I can fit in the back. My family can fit 4 people in the car. And only an idiot would have the passenger seat that far back knowing there is someone behind them. It is spacious.

[@SunPlay96]

How much?

[@chanchunyew9283]

Believe it ( Cazzete`s Andriod Sound Hot Remix) Spencer & Hill, Nadia Ali!!!

[@Spawnicorn]

lol the "checkered flag" you were saying is carbon fiber i think

[@Hudasragab]

that guy at the end is talking very very very fasssssst omg

[@xoquixxoqafxo]

lol I had a feeling I was mispronouncing it haha

[@25trajcer]

Weird my mini cooper 2002 has space for all 4 passangers ....

[@ajbergal1]

Hmm, you arent GTI biased at all..........

[@Mejevoli]

Well that escalated quickly.

[@SuperR1991]

i should have gotten this instead of a 2013 fiesta

[@Rangerfull3]

Get a used Genesis Coupe 3.8.. trust me :) Don't settle for a 200 hp "drivers enthusiast" car, it's not all they've worked it up to be!

[@123chunhou]

4:43 fly flys into vents

[@ballercooper]

it's carbon fiber not "resembling a checkered flag"

[@Chiliplease]

The fuck is a "pijjott"?

[@alessio54321]

Its Peugeot its a french car company sold in uk

[@alessio54321]

And brazil

[@adamboag9864]

yeah he's so dense not caring to know or wanting to learn what a bloody Peugeot is. As you probably guessed I'm british hence the use of "bloody"

[@klukash]

reason why they did that was to cater to a wider range market, though i do agree minis with autos are pointless

[@juppongatana773]

No. It is on the expensive side and worst of all it is fast AND very good handling. Not a good combo with a teenager. It does 0-60 in 6 sec Thats like a V6 Mustang only with better handling.European cars are also typically unreliable.

[@college388]

Blame the person, not the country! P.S. Aren't you British, not French? By the way, "french" is French and the end of a sentence is followed by a period.

[@ToxicWareProductions]

The interior chime sounds like a BMW because you are basically driving a BMW. BMW owns Mini.

[@KoopaMeista]

peugeot is pronounced purr-joe, not pidge-ot

[@michaelwesleyromans]

6 speed manual and you're set

[@jumpman366]

pew go

[@Thisistheplcetobe]

Automatic...sense it's already like a go kart or a sports car

[@ratchetstorm9]

If u get an automatic mini please never drive it in front of people it's embarrassing.

[@sk8guitardrums]

Peugeot engine with BMW design cylinder head. come on Automatic, Mini should never ever designed or build a Mini with an automatic gearbox, its a drivers car. also sunroofs are garbage, too much weight in the roof. everything else is amazing build quality and good car.

[@Chuckylicous]

its purcho not pergot

[@pattillapaugh6943]

He's disappointed that the sunroof isn't automatic? He expects too much from BMW. He lacks greatly in basic car knowledge.

[@PieceOfRiceCake924]

8:35 Desperate left-turner...