Yellow engine icon light on
I have a mini 2012 with 10000 miles. I had a message my gas tank lid was off and then the engine icon came on and it is yellow. Can the loose gas lid cause the icon for the engine to become illuminated
1330 views
2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Reviews, Pricing & Specs
Write a review
The rapidly growing MINI family offers a warm welcome to the cutest 2-seater on the road with the addition of the all-new 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe. Inside the cabin it's not at all different from the standard hard-top edition, with a few exceptions in the functionality department, but if it wasn't already obvious, the outside is quite a different story.
In a complete departure from everything we have come to know about MINI and BMW, the Coupe is designed on a three-box system rather than the usual two, and it offers a pop-up surprise once you hit 50 mph that no other MINI or BMW features. It's not just a cutesy gimmick, either—the pop-up spoiler serves a real purpose, trying to counter the Coupe's high-speed understeer that's most evident in the lower-shelf trims. The Coupe is heavier and slightly longer than any other Cooper with all of the reinforcements needed to remove the roof, so those lateral G's tend to push it around a little more than usual.
This fresh design also has a bit of a problem with steering torque in a few more spots than the usual Cooper breeds, due to the weight added forward to reinforce the chassis, even in the top-shelf John Cooper Works. The steeply sloped roof hinders outward visibility, and the spoiler doesn't help when it comes out to play, while the cloth roof expectedly lets in quite a bit of road noise.
The rear seat has been chopped out in favor of a small shelf for handbags and the like, which doubles as the primary reinforcement wall and ballast, while the hatchback trunk offers just shy of 10 cubic feet—about half what the hard-top offers with the rear seats folded down. The wall also has a locked pass-through with more handy cubbies, but it's a pretty safe bet anyone interested in the Coupe isn't especially concerned about such practicalities. The $2,000 premium for the Coupe over the hard-top could be a deal-killer when you're losing so much trunk and two seats.
This is a car built for one thing: kicks and giggles. The 2012 Coupe will be offered in the usual three flavors—Cooper, Cooper S and John Cooper Works—with the usual three corresponding flavors of the standard MINI 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine. The base Cooper offers 121 hp and the best economy, with 29 mpg city/37 highway, but the turbo S pushes out another 60 hp for 181 at the cost of 2 mpg.
The John Cooper Works, on the other hand, is touted as the fastest box-stock MINI of all time, pushing out nearly twice the capacity of the base engine to make 208 hp, taking you to 60 in a zippy 6 seconds. Although the Coupe is 55 pounds heavier than its brothers, the JCW flavor does more than just get up and go—this track-tested toy tops out at 150 mph for high-speed conquest, too. However, all this power comes at the cost of an additional 2 mpg less than the S, for 25/33.
Published May 31, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe
Write a reviewUser rating:
by Gerald T
Mar 18, 2024
The car has all the features I want and is great fun to driveMar 18, 2024
by Marc M
Jan 23, 2023
I think it’s a great car that I can afford with no problem of any worries to the dealership and financial loan bank. I compare this car to nothing. It’s unique to me.Jan 23, 2023
by John F
Jul 10, 2022
Great car , solid build , quick, very economical, I would say height wise no taller than 6’2” , I am 6’
And still have space. Only missing thing would be center console is not much but an after market one is available.Jul 10, 2022
User rating:
by Gerald T
Mar 18, 2024
The car has all the features I want and is great fun to driveMar 18, 2024
by Marc M
Jan 23, 2023
I think it’s a great car that I can afford with no problem of any worries to the dealership and financial loan bank. I compare this car to nothing. It’s unique to me.Jan 23, 2023
by John F
Jul 10, 2022
Great car , solid build , quick, very economical, I would say height wise no taller than 6’2” , I am 6’
And still have space. Only missing thing would be center console is not much but an after market one is available.Jul 10, 2022
by Kathy W
Feb 24, 2022
Beautiful car. Little more than I could afford at this time.Feb 24, 2022
by Marsha C
Apr 28, 2021
Super cute car. Manual transmission easy to drive. Auto pop up spoiler. I am short 5’’, had to sit closer than I was comfortable with to engage clutch. Felt too closed in for my preference. Features were great. Hatch had lots of room for this size car. Definitely am liking the MINI Cooper. Apr 28, 2021
by Ralph J
Apr 04, 2021
I own a S2000 and took a Mini Cooper Coupe JCW for a test drive back in 2015 and loved how it felt similar to a S2000 but front wheel drive and always thought about getting one. And here i am now in 2021 with a 2012 Coupe JCW and loving it. They feel just like the hatchback version but chassis feels just a little stiffer with less body roll. Awesome car and glad that i was able to get it two days before my birthday!! Apr 04, 2021
by John P
Feb 03, 2021
It’s a great little mid life crisis car. Powerful and fun to drive handles like a rocket on rails Feb 03, 2021
by Tp K
Oct 29, 2020
Visibility is so or poor that it trumps any pros on that this car model has. This has been the most frequent complaint by reviewers, and stands up in real life.Oct 29, 2020
by roger w
Oct 06, 2020
Love the car; be prepared for sticker shock on the insurance premiums.Oct 06, 2020
by Scott B
Aug 19, 2020
Great little car. Missing Harmon Kardan sound system, especially at this price point. Aug 19, 2020
by Yeison M
Oct 21, 2011
El juego es una actividad que se utiliza para la diversión y el disfrute de los
participantes, en muchas ocasiones, incluso como herramienta educativa. Los
juegos normalmente se diferencian del trabajo y del arte, pero en muchos
casos estos no tienen una diferenciación demasiado clara.
La primera referencia sobre juegos que existe es del año 3000 a. C. Los juegos
son considerados como parte de una experiencia humana y están presentes en
todas las culturas.1 Probablemente, las cosquillas, combinadas con la risa, sean
una de las primeras actividades lúdicas del ser humano, al tiempo que una de
las primeras actividades comunicativas previas a la aparición del lenguaje.2Oct 21, 2011
What users have asked
Top Comparisons
Have you driven a 2012 MINI Cooper Coupe?Compare this car
2012 MINI Cooper Coupe Pricing
Original MSRP
$21,300 to $31,200Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.0 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: leather · Door trim: alloy · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 4.35
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: black · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Stripes: over-the-top
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: Xenon
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: painted alloy
Windows
Front wipers: rain sensing · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · IPod auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 11.6 · Front brake width: 0.9 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 10.2 · Rear brake width: 0.4 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: alloy · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Foot pedal trim: aluminum · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.71
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Stripes: over-the-top
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leatherette
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front
Air Conditioning
Active charcoal air filtration · Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Auxiliary audio input: jack · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 10
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Front brake diameter: 12.4 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Premium brakes: Brembo · Rear brake diameter: 11.0 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: front center · Dash trim: alloy · Door trim: wood · Floor Material: cargo area carpet · Foot pedal trim: stainless steel · Shift knob trim: alloy · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Ambient lighting: color-adjustable · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 2 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Power steering: speed-proportional · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.71
Engine
Alternator: 120 amps
Exterior Features
Exhaust: dual exhaust tips · Exhaust tip color: chrome · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Headlamp bezel color: black · Mirror color: chrome · Paint: metallic · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: electronically controlled · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Stripes: over-the-top
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2
In Car Entertainment
Video monitor size: 6.5
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Warnings and reminders: maintenance reminder
Lights
Headlight cleaners: high pressure washers · Headlights: adaptive
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 6
Roof
Convertible roof: soft top
Safety
Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: fuel cut-off · Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: sport bucket · Heated: mulitlevel · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Upholstery: leather
Suspension
Damper Control: frequency selective · Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear
Telematics
Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: pre-wired for phone · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires
Type: performance
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy · Wheels: alloy
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: front