Jim Sharifi of U.S. News And World Report reviews the 2012 MINI JCW Coupe in its Best Cars blog after a test drive. He decides,
In many ways, I thought the Mini Coupe was a practical alternative to the Nissan 370Z. Both are two-seat sports cars that are incredibly fun to drive, but the Coupe’s excellent fuel economy, larger cargo bay and front-wheel drive might make it a better fit for a number of car buyers. The Z has a distinct power advantage, but the JCW Coupe’s 208-horsepower, turbocharged four-cylinder engine was more than enough to keep things entertaining.
