America's Top 40 New Cars
19. MINI COOPER S
WHY IT'S ON OUR HIT PARADE: Saving the planet never felt so naughty. This car is far too stylish, posh, spry, fast, and agile to pass as a planet-hugger's sensible shoes, but its lightweight bodywork and thrifty 1.6-liter turbo return 34 mpg on the highway. It's also a breeze to park and surprisingly practical with the rear seats folded down, though it's no carpool runner.
COOL FACT: The engine, now built in England, was a German-French collaboration.
SUM UP: Green to envy.
THE DETAILS
Price: $22,600
Powertrain: 1.6L/172-hp/177-lb-ft/turbo I-4/6-sp man
Vital Stats: 0-60: 6.4 sec/quarter: 15.0 sec/EPA: 26/34 mpg
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