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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 2006 Mini rolled out an upgraded version of the Cooper with two versions: S and Base. Sales for the Cooper, especially the Cooper Base, were brisk during 2006 and 2007. The improved reliability and the updated styling were responsible for the increased interest.
The Cooper Base is equipped with a BMW 1.6 liter four-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
A high point in the coupe market is the Mini Cooper. In 2002 Mini released an upgraded version of the Cooper with two versions: Base and S. Sales for the Cooper, especially the Cooper Base, were brisk during 2002 and 2003. The improved reliability and the sporty styling were responsible for the sales boost.