Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

7^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

11^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across five summer SUV tests, the Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport shows mixed performance with a clear bias toward decent dry/on-road handling and some niche off-road traction wins, but it consistently underperforms in wet safety metrics and aquaplaning. Results span from an excellent 2/15 in the 2017 ADAC test to bottom-tier finishes in later tests, culminating in 11/12 in 2023, indicating declining competitiveness versus newer rivals.
Key strengths include stable dry handling pace and occasional off-road traction highlights (notably sand and gravel). However, wet braking, wet handling, and aquaplaning are recurrent weaknesses, often placing near the bottom with sizable gaps to the best. Noise is also a concern in at least one major test. Overall, the tyre is serviceable in the dry but lacks the wet margin expected in modern SUV tyres.

Performance Strengths

Dry Road Performance Moderate Details
• 4th place dry handling in 2023 (+1.3% from best)
• 3rd place dry handling in 2020 (+0.7% from best)
Off-Road Traction (Sand/Gravel) Moderate Details
• 1st place sand traction in 2020
• 3rd place gravel traction in 2023 (+0.3% from best)
• 4th place gravel traction in 2020 (+1.2% from best)
Value/Cost Positioning Minor Details
• Price 3/12 in 2023 (+40% from best indicates lower relative cost than many competitors)
• Price 4/10 in 2020 (+30.4% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Braking and Grip Strong Details
• 11/12 wet braking in 2023 (+22.4% from best)
• 8/10 wet braking in 2020 (+19.4% from best)
• Article: 2019 AE notes Cooper tied last in wet
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 12/12 straight aquaplaning in 2023 (+12.6% from best)
• 11/12 curved aquaplaning in 2023 (+18.3% from best)
• 10/10 straight aquaplaning in 2020 (+7.8% from best)
Overall Wet Handling Moderate Details
• 11/12 wet handling in 2023 (+3.2% from best)
• 5/10 wet handling in 2020 (+3.4% from best)
Noise/Comfort Minor Details
• 12/12 noise in 2023 (+4.6% from best)
• 3/10 noise in 2020 (+0.4% from best) showing inconsistency