Spirited, adorable, and reasonably priced, the Mini Cooper's appeal stems from more than its British heritage.

Behind its retro-modern styling is a set of contemporary hardware designed and engineered by Mini's parent company, BMW.

The Mini Cooper offers comfort for two adults, and the tiny rear seat is perfect for small children.

Or, flip it down for a large cargo space, and treat the Cooper as a two-seater. Select the standard Mini Cooper, or the supercharged S model, but be sure to
learn how to drive a manual transmission because the continuously variable automatic that comes with the base motor makes for slooooooow going.