I thought MINI would make the list...

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Nov 14, 2007 | 11:17 PM

R56

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I thought MINI would make the list...

Latest Safest Cars:

http://www.iihs.org/news/rss/pr111507.html

Nov 14, 2007 | 11:48 PM

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Strange indeed. A Subaru Impreza is hardly a small car.

Nov 15, 2007 | 03:47 AM

nilo

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The results are really odd.. I guess they reflect the "bigger is better" mentality of today.

Nov 16, 2007 | 10:31 AM

owtcast

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Mini's score high in testing that reflect other cars of similar mass. They are ranked high amongst their peers. But, we don't drive on roads with just other small cars. I live where 90% of the vehicles are full size trucks/SUVs. I myself own a one ton truck. It weighs 4 tons and I'd hate to meet up with it in the Mini regardless of how safe the car is.

Nov 16, 2007 | 10:40 AM

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Do a search on the same site and you will find this info

http://www.iihs.org/ratings/rating.aspx?id=852

Mini Cooper
2007-08 models
FRONTAL OFFSET TEST

OVERALL EVALUATION: Good

Important: Frontal crash test ratings can be compared only among vehicles of similar weight.
Test details:

The Mini Cooper was redesigned for the 2007 model year. Frontal ratings are assigned by the Institute based on a test conducted by BMW (manufacturer of the Mini) as part of frontal crash test verification.......
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Also says that in the rear crash protection, the 07-08's do better than the 02-06. If you're not a tall person, you should be fine, lol.
http://www.iihs.org/ratings/head_res...ints.aspx?mini