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- 2008 MINI Cooper
- Cooper Hardtop 2dr Cpe
- 2008 Volkswagen Beetle
- New Beetle Coupe 2dr Man S
| MECHANICAL | |
|---|---|
| 1.6L OHC 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve lift timing | 2.5L SMPI I5 engine |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | 5-speed manual transmission w/OD |
| Front wheel drive | Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) |
| Engine start/stop button | Electronic differential lock |
| MacPherson independent front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle | Front wheel drive |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle | P205/55HR16 all-season tires |
| P175/65HR15 performance tires | P225/45HR17 all-season tires |
| 15" x 5.5" 5-Star Spooler alloy wheels | 16" x 6.5" "Mali" alloy wheels |
| Space saver spare tire | Pwr rack & pinion steering |
| Electric engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes |
| Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system |
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | |
| Brake assist | |
| Single pipe exhaust system | |
| EXTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Black side air inlets w/yellow indicators | Projector lens halogen headlamps |
| Black trim-inc: side sills, bumper edges, flared wheel housing | Daytime running lights |
| Chrome bezels-inc: rear lights, headlights | Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals |
| Chrome-plated window trim | Tinted green glass |
| Chrome-plated grille | Variable intermittent windshield wipers |
| Halogen headlights-inc: follow-me-home function, beam throw control | Body-color door handles |
| Rear fog light preparation | Fog lights |
| Body-color pwr mirrors | |
| Heat insulated green glass | |
| Speed-sensitive front intermittent windshield wipers | |
| Auto rear window wiper | |
| Chrome-plated handles | |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Leatherette front bucket seats-inc: manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, backrest memory | Fully reclining, height/angle adjustable front leatherette bucket seats |
| 50/50 split-folding rear bench seat | One piece folding rear seat |
| Center console-inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders | Front/rear cup holders |
| Metal-look door sill finishers | 3-spoke padded tilt/telescoping steering wheel |
| 2-spoke leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel | Tire pressure monitoring system |
| Engine immobilizer | Immobilizer III theft-deterrent system |
| Sport button w/accelerator & steering programs | Automatic pwr windows |
| Instrumentation-inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer w/digital "actual speed" indication, date/time, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level | Pwr locks |
| On-board computer-inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed | Remote keyless entry |
| Flat tire monitor | Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system |
| Brake pad wear monitor | Remote fuel filler/trunk release |
| Pwr windows-inc: one-touch up & down, automatic window lowering when door is opened, trap release | Cruise control |
| Pwr locks | AM/FM stereo w/MP3/CD player, (6) speakers, Sirius satellite radio |
| Remote keyless entry-inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature | Sirius satellite radio |
| Central locking system-inc: fuel filler cap release | Air conditioning |
| Pre-wiring for alarm system | Rear window defroster |
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, CD changer preparation, auxiliary input jack, auto speed volume control, satellite radio prep | Auxiliary pwr outlet |
| Air conditioning | Sunvisors w/driver sliding feature |
| Rear window defogger | Front center dome light, front reading lights |
| Climate controlled glove box | |
| Fine white silver interior trim finishers | |
| Door panel storage pockets | |
| Rear storage trays | |
| Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors | |
| Side sun visor for driver | |
| Roof-mounted grab handles | |
| Color-adjustable ambient lighting | |
| Lighting-inc: front map/reading, luggage compartment | |
| Front seatback storage nets | |
| (1) rear cup holder | |
| Cargo tie-downs in luggage compartment | |
| 12V auxiliary pwr outlet in luggage compartment | |
| SAFETY | |
|---|---|
| Electronic brake force distribution (EBD) | 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| Cornering brake control (CBC) | Driver & front passenger front airbags -inc: buckle switch sensor |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) | Driver & front passenger head/thorax side airbags |
| Brake assist | 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters |
| Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor | Active front head restraints |
| Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags | Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH) |
| Front/rear side curtain air bags | Electronic stabilization program w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) |
| 3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, pyrotechnic belt tightener, belt limiter | Clutch starter interlock |
| ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages | Collapsible steering column |
| Crash sensor-inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock, airbag deployment | Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams |
| Twin horns | Daytime running lights |
| PROCESSING-OTHER | |
|---|---|
| City 28/hwy 37 (1.6L engine/6-speed manual trans) | |
| City 26/hwy 34 (1.6L engine/6-speed auto trans) | |