Comments on: Battle of the Road Trip Cars

By: Jason Hartong

Jason Hartong — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:20:05 +0000

My new MINI is a fantastic road car and I've taken it on long journeys. It rides really well and if your not careful it can easily cruise into triple digits. The road manners are exceptional as it handles like a much bigger car on motorways.

I used to have a 1st generation Cooper S and it was pretty jolting at times on long road trips. The new model has all the right characteristics for either sporty driving or motorway cruising. I wouldn't hesitate to drive it to Alaska and back if I had the time. Brilliant car.

By: Jon

Jon — Sat, 24 May 2008 05:21:28 +0000

Wouldn’t hesitate to take either for a long journey. Two fantastic little cars.

By: Ralph

Ralph — Sat, 24 May 2008 00:40:17 +0000

2008 Mini Cooper S Clubman/ Quick Drive from Cars.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3RlYUnUFqI

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:34:14 +0000

the current seats are incredible (I have sport)

By: BillW.

BillW. — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:16:56 +0000

Just having logged 600 highway miles this week on my ‘08 Cooper S, I can attest to its road trip bona fides. Maybe a little more forgiving on expansion joints if it had the non-sport suspension but for the other 80% of my driving I need that for the twisties. Surprisingly comfortable over distances, even with the leatherette seats. (if they had the lumbar support in them I’d be all set).

By: C4

C4 — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:05:36 +0000

I can attest to the fact that the MINI Clubman is a more comfortable highway cruiser due to the longer wheelbase (Less choppy ride), better dampened suspension, better seats and excellent response from the turbocharged Prince.

And the fuel economy is icing on the chocolate bar.