The MINI Cooper S (R53) went on sale in the United States on March 22, 2002. View our comprehensive list of reviews from major automotive magazines and websites.
The Auto Channel: New Car Review: Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper S (2002) [September 26, 2002]
Car and Driver: Mini Cooper S First Drive Review [May 2002]
Car and Driver: Mini Cooper S Road Test [July 2002]
Car and Driver: Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works First Drive Review [June 2003]
Car and Driver: John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S Short Take Road Test [November 2003]
Cars.com: 2002 MINI Cooper S Expert Reviews [April 7, 2002]
MotorWeek: 2002 Mini Cooper S Program #2204 [2002]
Top Gear: Clarkson on: the Mini Cooper S [January 8, 2002]
2003
Car and Driver: 2003 Mini Cooper S Long-Term Road Test [October 2004]
Motor Trend: First Drive: 2003 John Cooper Works Mini Cooper S [August 2003]
Road & Track: 2003 Mini Cooper S [January 2003]