The MINI for the second year has achieved top ten status by the Kelly Blue Book and came in first in the hatchback segment. Here's the list by catagory:

  • SEDAN: Honda Accord LX V6
  • LUXURY: Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG
  • COUPE: Infiniti G35 Coupe
  • PICKUP: Toyota Tacoma Prerunner Crew Cab 4D V6 4WD
  • CONVERTIBLE: Mercedes-Benz CLK 320 Cabriolet
  • SPORT UTILITY: BMW X5 4.4 i
  • WAGON: Subaru Impreza WRX Sport Wagon
  • VAN/MINIVAN: Honda Odyssey
  • HATCHBACK: MINI Cooper
  • SPORTY: Chevrolet Corvette Z06

You can check out the entire list and read more here. Is it just me or does the MINI seem to rack up these awards every 3 months or so?