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    Road Test

    The Mini is a modern reincarnation of a classic icon. Agile handling makes it fun to drive and the front accommodations are surprisingly generous. A choppy ride, tight rear seat and the base model's modest acceleration are notable detriments.

    2006 Sedans & Hatchbacks Reliability

    This Car
    vs. Similar Cars

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Acceptable
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Acceptable
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    Mini vs. Other New Car Brands

    Mini vs. Other New Car Brands

    Crash and Rollover Tests

    IIHS Front Moderate Overlap
    Good
    IIHS Front Small Overlap, Driver
    NA
    IIHS Side Crash
    Acceptable
    NHTSA Overall Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Frontal-Crash
    NA
    NHTSA Overall Side-Crash
    NA

    2006 Ratings

    Seating
    2 front, 2 rear
    Drive Wheels
    Front
    Warranty
    Coverage varies among versions of this vehicle

    In most cases, automotive warranties are based on the vehicle identification number (VIN), and the warranty will be valid regardless of ownership. The dealership can tell you exactly how much warranty is left.

    Read more about extended warranties
    Body Styles
    2-door hatchback
    convertible
    Transmissions Available
    • 6-speed Automatic
    • 5-speed Manual
    • CVT
    • 6-speed Manual
    Engines Available
    • 1.6-liter 4 (115 hp)
    • 1.6-liter 4 supercharged (207 hp)
    • 1.6-liter 4 supercharged (168 hp)
    Model History