The Mini Cooper scores an impressive 5 stars for the NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) driver-side impact and roll-over crash tests. The Coop also scored 4 stars for the front and rear impact crash test.

 
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been conducting the NCAP for a period of years now. The 2008 Mini Cooper is one of the most recent and most successful highlights of the NCAP.  The Coop managed to earn the highest rating (5) for two tests and scored a respectable 4 for two other crash tests.

The Mini Coop garnered praises for the exceptional performance of the vehicle’s safety system. The Coop managed to perform well in the test because it houses a total of six airbags. The airbag system includes an innovative head protection airbag curtain that, in the event of impact, protects passengers in the front seats and the back seats. The auto parts of the Mini Cooper are supported by a sturdy steel safety cage which manages impact in the event of a car crash.

 
In addition to these safety features, the Mini Coop also sports state-of-the-art braking technologies. These braking technologies offer advanced traction dynamics that allow the car to stop at red lights with more stability and control. The Mini Coop also features other standard brake mechanisms: Anti-lock Brakes, All Season Traction, Brakeforce Distribution, Corner Brake Control, as well as Dynamic Stability Control.  

 
Sources: The Auto Channel