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2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$18,800 - $28,800

Original MSRP:
$16,920 - $25,920

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
Overall Safety Rating

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).
See all Safety Rating Results
2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 12V008000
Mfg's Report Date JAN 10, 2012
Component ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Number of Units Affected 88,911
Summary BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2011 MINI COOPER S, 2008-2011 MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER S CONVERTIBLE, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW, 2009-2011 MINI COOPER JCW CLUBMAN, 2009-2011 COOPER JCW CONVERTIBLE, AND 2011 COOPER S COUNTRYMAN PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 14, 2006, THROUGH JANUARY 18, 2011. THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP THAT COOLS THE TURBOCHARGER HAS AN ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT BOARD THAT CAN MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT.
Consequence THE CIRCUIT BOARD MAY SMOLDER WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WATER PUMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-866-275-6464.
Notes OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Models & Prices

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop BASE
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe $18,800 $16,920 $276 / Month*

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop S
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe S $22,300 $20,070 $327 / Month*

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop John Cooper Works
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2dr Cpe John Cooper Works $28,800 $25,920 $423 / Month*

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
BASE S John Cooper Works
15" X 5.5" 5-star spooler alloy wheels    
16" X 6.5" S-winder alloy wheels    
17" X 7.0" challenge spoke alloy wheels    
Auto rear window wiper
Black mesh grille  
Body color sport bumpers
Body-color pwr mirrors
Chrome fuel filler cap cover  
Chrome-plated grille    
Front fog lights  
Halogen headlights
Heat insulated green glass
Hood scoop air intake  
P175/65HR15 all season tires    
P195/55R16 all season tires    
P205/45R17 performance tires    
Rear spoiler  
Run-flat tires  
Space saver spare tire    
Speed-sensitive front intermittent wipers
INTERIOR Features
BASE S John Cooper Works
(1) rear cup holder
12V auxiliary pwr outlet in cockpit & luggage compartment
50/50 split-folding rear bench seat
Air conditioning -inc: pollen micro-filter, air recirculation
Aluminum alloy foot pedals    
Anthracite headliner    
Carbon black interior color
Center console -inc: storage compartment, (2) cup holders
Central locking system -inc: fuel filler cap release
Checkered silver interior trim finishers    
Climate controlled glove box
Cloth front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests    
Color-adjustable ambient lighting
Digital clock
Door panel storage pockets
Engine immobilizer
Fine white silver interior trim finishers    
Front seatback storage nets
Front sun visors w/vanity mirrors
Instrumentation -inc: tachometer, center-mounted speedometer, trip odometer, engine oil level indicator, brake fluid level
Leatherette front bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests    
Leatherette front sport bucket seats -inc: 6-way manual seat adjustment, seat height adjustment, seatback easy-entry, adjustable headrests    
Lighting -inc: front map/reading, footwell, LED waterfall
Multi-function steering wheel -inc: cruise control, audio
On-board computer -inc: outside temp, average fuel consumption & speed, trip computer
Piano black interior trim    
Pwr locks
Pwr windows -inc: one-touch up & down
Rear storage trays
Rear window defogger
Remote keyless entry -inc: central locking open/close, liftgate unlock feature, (2) fobs
Roof-mounted grab handles
Shift knob w/red gear shift pattern    
Side sun visor for driver
Sport button -inc: accelerator and steering programs
Sport leather tilt/telescopic steering wheel
Stainless steel foot pedals    
Toggle switch instrument controls
MECHANICAL Features
BASE S John Cooper Works
1.6L OHC 16-valve I4 engine w/variable valve lift timing    
1.6L OHC 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine    
1.6L OHC 16-valve twin scroll turbocharged I4 engine    
6-speed manual Getrag transmission
Electronic differential lock control (EDLC)    
Engine start/stop button
Front wheel drive
Fully electronic throttle control
MacPherson independent front suspension w/single-joint spring-strut front axle
Multi-link rear suspension w/multiple-control-arm rear axle
Performance suspension  
Single pipe exhaust system w/chrome tailpipe    
Speed-sensitive variable pwr electric steering
Sport brakes w/front Brembo calipers    
Sport twin-pipe exhaust system    
Twin-pipe exhaust system    
Ventilated front & solid rear disc brakes
SAFETY Features
BASE S John Cooper Works
3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, automatic pretensioners, belt limiter
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Advanced crumple zones
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Deployed airbag triggered crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock
Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Dynamic traction control    
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Front/rear side curtain air bags
ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages (LATCH)
Side impact door beams w/interlocking anchoring system
Tire pressure monitor
Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)  
ENTERTAINMENT Features
BASE S John Cooper Works
(6) speakers
AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player -inc: auxiliary input jack, auto speed volume control, satellite radio prep
Plug & play electronics system

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
AERODYNAMIC KIT  
AERODYNAMIC KIT (REQ: 325 Rear Spoiler)    
ALARM SYSTEM
ALL-SEASON TIRES (N/A w/2RE 17" Web-Spoke Alloy Wheels or 2RH 17" Flame Spoke Alloy Wheels) *Replaces tires not recommended for winter use with all-season tires*    
ALL-SEASON TIRES (N/A w/2RL 15" Rotator Spoke Alloy Wheels) (REQ: 258 Run-Flat Tires) *Replaces tires not recommended for winter use with all-season tires*    
ANTHRACITE HEADLINER  
AUTO-DIMMING REARVIEW MIRROR
AUTOMATIC AIR CONDITIONING -inc: active carbon-filter, air recirculation
BLACK ALLOY WHEELS (N/A w/382 Roof)  
BLACK ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: 2RP Wheels) (N/A w/382 Roof)    
BLUETOOTH MOBILE PHONE & USB/IPOD ADAPTER
BRUSHED ALLOY INTERIOR TRIM  
CAMDEN PACKAGE -inc: 17" white shield alloy wheels, rear spoiler, sport seats, tech white color line, silver lining interior trim, foglights, dynamic traction control, Harman-Kardon sound system, white turn-signal indicators, tech white cloth & leather seat trim, Camden bonnet graphics, floor mats (N/A w/ZPP Premium Pkg or ZSP Sport Pkg) (REQ: A62, A93 or A94 Paint)    
CAMDEN PACKAGE -inc: 17" white shield alloy wheels, tech white color line, silver lining interior trim, Xenon headlights, dynamic traction control, satellite radio w/(1) year subscription, Harman-Kardon sound system, white turn-signal indicators, tech white cloth & leather seat trim, Camden bonnet graphics, floor mats (N/A w/ZPP Premium Pkg, ZSP Sport Pkg or ZCV Convenience Pkg) (REQ: A62, A93 or A94 Paint)    
CENTER ARMREST
CHROME LINE EXTERIOR -inc: chrome mirror caps (N/A w/7AR Aerodynamic Kit)
CHROME LINE INTERIOR
CHROME MIRROR CAPS
COLD WEATHER PKG -inc: heated front seats, heated washer jets & heated pwr folding mirrors
COMFORT BLUETOOTH MOBILE PHONE & USB/IPOD ADAPTER -inc: center armrest
CONVENIENCE PKG -inc: universal garage door opener, keyless go comfort access, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rain sensor & auto headlights, Bluetooth & USB/iPod adapter
CREAM WHITE COLOR LINE
DARK GREY COLOR LINE
DUAL PANE PANORAMIC PWR SUNROOF
DYNAMIC TRACTION CONTROL  
ENGLISH OAK INTERIOR TRIM  
FLUID SILVER INTERIOR TRIM
FRONT FOG LIGHTS    
HARMAN-KARDON SOUND SYSTEM
HD RADIO
HEATED EXTERIOR REARVIEW MIRRORS & WASHER JETS
HEATED FRONT SEATS
HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM -inc: (10) upgraded speakers *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
KEYLESS GO COMFORT ACCESS
LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL (REQ: 6-speed Manual Trans)    
MAYFAIR PACKAGE -inc: 17" infinite stream alloy wheels, chrome line interior/exterior, toffee bonnet stripes, front/rear floor mats, toffee color line, toffee interior trim, driving lamps, Xenon headlights, dynamic traction control, white turn-signal indicators, toffee lounge leather seat trim (N/A w/7AR Aerodynamic Kit or ZSP Sport Pkg) (REQ: 850, A88 or A94 Paint)    
MAYFAIR PACKAGE -inc: 17" infinite stream alloy wheels, rear spoiler, chrome line interior/exterior, toffee bonnet stripes, front/rear floor mats, sport seats, toffee color line, toffee interior trim, driving lamps, foglights, dynamic traction control, toffee lounge leather seat trim (N/A w/7AR Aerodynamic Kit or ZSP Sport Pkg) (REQ: 850, A88 or A94 Paint)    
NAVIGATION SYSTEM -inc: real time traffic info, voice control (REQ: 534 Auto Air Cond)
PACIFIC BLUE COLOR LINE (N/A w/851, A60, A67 or A93 Paint)    
PACIFIC BLUE COLOR LINE (N/A w/851, A60, A67, A74 or A93 Paint)    
PACIFIC BLUE COLOR LINE (N/A w/A60, A67, 851 or A93 Paint)    
PIANO BLACK INTERIOR TRIM  
PREMIUM PKG -inc: dual pane panoramic pwr sunroof, auto climate control *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
PREMIUM PKG -inc: dual pane panoramic pwr sunroof, auto climate control, Harman-Kardon sound system
PWR FOLDING MIRRORS -inc: heated mirrors, heated washer jets
RAIN-SENSING WINDSHIELD WIPERS -inc: auto headlights
REAR FOG LIGHT
REAR MOUNTED BIKE RACK PREP *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*  
REAR PARK DISTANCE CONTROL
REAR SPOILER    
REDWOOD RED INTERIOR COLOR (REQ: T9E5 Redwood Leather Seat Trim)
ROOSTER RED COLOR LINE (N/A w/A59 or A67 Paint)  
ROOSTER RED COLOR LINE (N/A w/A67, A93 or A74 Paint)    
RUN-FLAT TIRES    
SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO -inc: (1) year subscription
SMARTPHONE PREP (REQ: 6NE Comfort Bluetooth Adapter)
SPORT PKG -inc: dynamic traction control, 17" x 7.0" alloy wheels, P205/45R17 performance tires, black or white bonnet stripes, Xenon headlights, white turn-signal lights    
SPORT PKG -inc: dynamic traction control, sport seats, 16" x 6.5" alloy wheels, P195/55R16 tires, rear spoiler, black or white bonnet stripes, front fog lights    
SPORT SEATS    
SPORT STEERING WHEEL W/PADDLE SHIFTERS (REQ: 205 Transmission)    
SPORT SUSPENSION -inc: stiffer front & rear stabilizer bars
SPORT WOOD STEERING WHEEL  
TUSCAN BEIGE INTERIOR COLOR (REQ: T6E4 Tuscan Beige, Gravity Leather Seat Trim)
UNIVERSAL GARAGE DOOR OPENER
WHITE ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: 2RG 16" Wheels or 2N2 17" Alloy Wheels)    
WHITE ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: 2RG or 2RP Alloy Wheels or 2N1 17" Alloy Wheels)    
WHITE ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: 382 White Roof & Mirror Caps & 2RP 17" Alloy Wheels)    
WHITE TURN-SIGNAL INDICATORS
XENON HEADLIGHTS -inc: power washers
PAINT Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
BRITISH RACING GREEN METALLIC
CHILI RED
DARK SILVER METALLIC
HORIZON BLUE METALLIC
HOT CHOCOLATE METALLIC (REQ: 7HA Mayfair Pkg)  
LASER BLUE METALLIC  
MIDNIGHT BLACK METALLIC
OXYGEN BLUE    
PEPPER WHITE
PURE SILVER METALLIC  
SPARKLING SILVER METALLIC
WHITE SILVER METALLIC (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)  
PAINT SCHEME Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
STANDARD PAINT
ROOF TYPE Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
BLACK TOP
BODY-COLOR TOP
WHITE TOP
SEAT TRIM Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
BLUE/CARBON BLACK, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
BLUE/CARBON BLACK, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
CARBON BLACK CHECKERED, CLOTH SEAT TRIM  
CARBON BLACK, CLOTH SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
CARBON BLACK, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
CARBON BLACK, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
CARBON BLACK, PUNCH LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
CARBON BLACK, PUNCH LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
GREY/CARBON BLACK, LEATHERETTE SEAT TRIM
RED/CARBON BLACK, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
RED/CARBON BLACK, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
REDWOOD, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
REDWOOD, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
TECH WHITE, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
TECH WHITE, CLOTH & LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
TOFFEE, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM    
TOFFEE, LOUNGE LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
TUSCAN BEIGE, GRAVITY LEATHER SEAT TRIM  
TUSCAN BEIGE, GRAVITY LEATHER SEAT TRIM (REQ: 481 Sport Seats)    
STRIPE OPTION Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
BLACK BONNET STRIPES (REQ: 383 Black Roof & Mirror Caps) (N/A w/A94 Paint)
CAMDEN BONNET STRIPES (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)  
NO BONNET STRIPES
TOFFEE BONNET STRIPES (REQ: 7HA Mayfair Pkg)  
WHITE BONNET STRIPES (REQ: 382 White Roof & Mirror Caps)
TRANSMISSION Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION    
6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION -inc: Steptronic paddles    
6-SPEED MANUAL GETRAG TRANSMISSION (STD)  
WHEEL TYPE Options
BASE S John Cooper Works
15" X 5.5" 5-STAR SPOOLER ALLOY WHEELS (STD)    
15" X 5.5" ROTATOR SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P175/65R15 tires (N/A w/927 All-Season Tires)    
16" X 6.5" 5-STAR BLASTER ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P195/55R16 tires    
16" X 6.5" BRIDGE SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P195/55R16 tires  
16" X 6.5" S-WINDER ALLOY WHEELS (STD)    
17" X 7.0" BLACK WEB SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires    
17" X 7.0" CHALLENGE SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS (STD)    
17" X 7.0" CROWN SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires  
17" X 7.0" CROWN SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)    
17" X 7.0" FLAME SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires    
17" X 7.0" FLAME SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)    
17" X 7.0" INFINITE STREAM ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7HA Mayfair or 7HB Camden Pkg)  
17" X 7.0" SILVER SHIELD ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)  
17" X 7.0" WEB-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires    
17" X 7.0" WEB-SPOKE ALLOY WHEELS -inc: P205/45R17 tires (REQ: 7HB Camden Pkg)    

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Technical Specifications

Brakes
BASE S John Cooper Works
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.0 x - TBD - 11.6 x - TBD - 12.4 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x - TBD - 10.2 x - TBD - 11.0 x - TBD -
Engine
BASE S John Cooper Works
Displacement 1.6L/97.5 1.6L/97.5 1.6L/97.5
Engine Type Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl Gas 4-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 118 @ 6000 172 @ 5500 208 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 114 @ 4250 177 @ 1600-5000 192 @ 1850-5600
Exterior Dimensions
BASE S John Cooper Works
Height, Overall (in) 55.4 55.4 55.4
Length, Overall (in) 145.6 146.2 146.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 97.1 97.1 97.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.3 66.3 66.3
Fuel Tank
BASE S John Cooper Works
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2
Steering
BASE S John Cooper Works
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Steering Type Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion Electric Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 35.1 35.1 35.1
Suspension
BASE S John Cooper Works
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson MacPherson MacPherson
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Tires
BASE S John Cooper Works
Front Tire Size P175/65R15 P195/55R16 P205/45R17
Rear Tire Size P175/65R15 P195/55R16 P205/45R17
Transmission
BASE S John Cooper Works
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Automatic Automatic Manual
Trans Type 6 6 6
Vehicle
BASE S John Cooper Works
Front Head Room (in) 38.8 38.8 38.8
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4 41.4 41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in) 50.3 50.3 50.3
Passenger Capacity 4 4 4
Passenger Volume (ft) - TBD - - TBD - - TBD -
Second Head Room (in) 37.6 37.6 37.6
Second Leg Room (in) 29.9 29.9 29.9
Second Shoulder Room (in) 44.7 44.7 44.7
Weight Information
BASE S John Cooper Works
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2568 2679 2701

2010 MINI Cooper Hardtop Safety Features

Safety Features
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
Cornering brake control (CBC)
Traction control w/automatic stability control (ASC)
Dynamic stability control (DSC)
Side impact door beams w/interlocking anchoring system
Advanced crumple zones
Dual stage front air bags -inc: passenger occupant sensor
Front seat-mounted side-impact air bags
Front/rear side curtain air bags
Deployed airbag triggered crash sensor -inc: fuel cutoff, activate hazard lights & interior lights, doors unlock
3-point seat belts for all positions w/belt stopper, automatic pretensioners, belt limiter
ISOFIX child seat attachments w/(2) rear anchorages (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitor
Dynamic traction control
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Side crash ratings:
Driver: *  *  *  *  *  Rear Passenger: *  *  *  * 

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: *  *  *  *  * 

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).