James Batchelor reviews the MINI Cooper SD, a MINI
not available in the United States that is fitted with the BMW 2.0-litre diesel engine, for
Car Dealer Magazine. His overall opinion of the vehicle:
The idea of a ‘D’ badge tagged on to the legendary Cooper S name at first seems terrible. But the Cooper SD’s startling performance and even more alarming MPG figures will make customers see a diesel-engined Cooper S differently. Probably the closest rival in terms of performance is the Seat Ibiza FR TDI, but the Mini’s premium feel makes the car extra special.
