2016 Mini Cooper S - Small Car, Big Grin
Continuing with the theme of fun cars we’ve had in for tuning, this 2016 Mini Cooper S stood out for all the right reasons. Compact, light, and full of personality, it’s one of those cars that feels alive even before you start it. After tuning, that character only gets stronger.
Sharper, Quicker, and Even More Fun
Our customer Steve summed it up perfectly when he said the car felt “zippy.” What he meant was that it now responds instantly to every touch of the throttle. The turbocharged engine wakes up properly, delivering smooth, eager power without hesitation. Gear shifts feel tighter and more connected, and the car just wants to move. 
Unlocking the Mini’s Full Potential
The factory calibration on these Minis is already playful, but it leaves a surprising amount of responsiveness and torque unused. With a proper recalibration, the improvement is dramatic. It pulls harder from low revs, the midrange feels stronger, and acceleration is noticeably more confident. Around town it feels sharper and more eager, while on a twisty road it becomes a genuinely engaging drive. 
Diagnostics and Precision Calibration
Before tuning, we carried out a quick diagnostic inspection to ensure everything was running perfectly. That’s standard practice at AutoUpgrades, and it’s what guarantees that every calibration translates directly into real-world drivability and reliability. 
With the tune complete, Steve’s Mini Cooper S now feels like it’s rediscovered its spark; faster to respond, smoother to drive, and even more rewarding every time you get behind the wheel.
Check out the Mini Tune here and see how expert calibration turns an already fun car into something genuinely addictive to drive.