“Body roll is minimal, even in high-speed turns, and the car's exceptional stiffness simply enhances the feeling of stability and control.” — Cars.com
“[The optional SMG transmission] swaps gears as quickly as any dual-clutch gearbox and even matches revs when we call for a downshift. ” — Edmunds.com
“Though the back seats are deep with good thigh support, passengers eat their kneecaps on long drives. ” — Motor Trend
“The Cooper S comes with a sport-tuned suspension, but its behavior is still much more refined than other cars capable of similar track speeds.” — New Car Test Drive
“Not many economy cars can boast a 138-mph top speed and a 7.0-second 0-to-60-mph acceleration time...” — Automobile