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The 2009 Cooper is an important vehicle to Mini for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of six trim levels for the Cooper which include Base, Clubman, S, S Clubman, John Cooper Works, and John Cooper Works Clubman. The two-door car with its front-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Mini. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
A high point in the coupe market is the Mini Cooper. In 2009 Mini rolled out an upgraded version of the Cooper with six versions: Base, Clubman, S, S Clubman, John Cooper Works, and John Cooper Works Clubman. Sales for the Cooper, especially the Cooper S Clubman, were brisk during 2009 and 2010. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
The Cooper John Cooper Works Clubman is equipped with a BMW 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Mini.
There's been a lot of talk about the Mini Cooper for 2009. As a leading car in the coupe market the Cooper (and in this case specically the S version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door Cooper is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help Mini as a brand in general.