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Mini Cooper

2002-06 models

FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Structure/safety cage	Injury measures				Restraints/dummy kinematics
Structure/safety cage	Head/neck	Chest	Leg/foot, left	Leg/foot, right	Restraints/dummy kinematics

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Test details:

The Mini Cooper was introduced in the 2002 model year. A redesign is expected for the early part of calendar year 2007.

Restraints/dummy kinematics — Dummy movement was reasonably well controlled. During rebound, the dummy's head leaned partway out the open side window.

Injury measures — Measures taken from the dummy indicate a low risk of any significant injuries in a crash of this severity.

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Left to right:

Action shot taken during the frontal offset crash test.
The dummy's position in relation to the steering wheel and instrument panel after the crash test indicates that the driver's survival space was maintained very well.
Smeared greasepaint indicates where the dummy's left forearm hit the head during rebound.
There was little change in the position of the dummy's feet following the crash test. Injury risk was low.

Additional features:

Side airbags: front and rear head tubular airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Electronic stability control (optional)
Antilock brakes
Daytime running lights (programmable by dealer)

Tested vehicle specifications:

2002 Mini Cooper 2-door
Class: Minicar
Weight: 2,496 lbs.
Side airbags: front and rear head tubular airbags and front seat-mounted torso airbags
Wheelbase: 97 in.
Length: 143 in.
Width: 66 in.
Engine: 1.6 L 4-cylinder
EPA ratings: 28 mpg city | 37 mpg highway

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Last updated: December 19, 2006