Canadian Driver Reviews the R56 MC

Mytmini Jul 5th, 2007 Link

http://www.lightinsight.com solves the inability to see stop lights.

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Jose Jul 5th, 2007 Link

He should have tried the MSC automatic transmission… a beauty… simply fantastic!!!!

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gokartride Jul 5th, 2007 Link

For purposes of commuting, I think MINI has made big improvments to both auto and manual Coopers. Sport mode is great, paddle shifters are great, the 6-speed gearbox is great, combined w/ that more torquey engine…all in all a big step forward in making this car even more useful capable than before.

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David Jul 5th, 2007 Link

This is the first review of the R56 I can recall commenting on the weight gain of the new car. Interesting as most other reviews remark that the R56 Cooper S has lost weight relative to the R53. Hmmmm… Too bad it wasn’t a review of the 6 speed manual, as the reviewer did a very thorough job. Also somewhat surprising is the comment that the new steering feels better than the old – that does not align with my thoughts, however, I only had a half hour drive in the R56 vs. 3+ years of owning an R50.

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Gabe Jul 5th, 2007 Link

Also somewhat surprising is the comment that the new steering feels better than the old – that does not align with my thoughts, however, I only had a half hour drive in the R56 vs. 3+ years of owning an R50.

For what it’s worth; In back to back to back driving I’d say the steering has better weight in the R56 but lacks just a little bit of steering feel compared to the old car.

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rooandren Jul 6th, 2007 Link

For those curious about the auto tranny, this couldn’t be a better description, IMO. Nice to see an MC review too.

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beken Jul 6th, 2007 Link

At the same time, they also did a day-by-day of the MCS.

http://www.canadiandriver.com/ctc/blog/?p=143

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