MINI Reviews
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Good: More practical alternative to the standard MINI, five useable seats, neat extra rear door to make getting into the back easier, Cooper D is the pick of the range.
Bad: Unfortunately the extra side door is on the driver's side in the UK.
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Good: Highly desirable and very pretty, handles well even with the roof down, lower emissions than previous MINI Convertible, low depreciation, air conditioning now standard.
Bad: Options can easily add quite a lot to the final price.
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Good: Great performance from Cooper S, much smoother and more sophisticated than first generation, capable of travelling distances in comfort.
Bad: 17-inch wheels with Sport suspension destroy both ride and road feel, air conditioning wasn't standard on models before January 2009.
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Good: Low emissions mean cheap road tax, longer gearing so more relaxed on motorway, performance Cooper SD version is great fun.
Bad: Quiet engine on motorway makes tyre roar noticeable, 17-inch wheels best avoided, air conditioning wasn't standard fit until January 2009.
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Good: The Maxi MINI which was an instant sell out, five seats and a 350-litre boot, new chain cam 1.6 diesel engine, option of diesel automatic 4WD.
Bad: Styling isn't a universal success and divides opinion, top models are expensive.
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Good: Two-seater MINI promises to be sportiest model in the line-up with lower suspension and a stiffer body, available with Cooper SD engine and as top JCW model.
Bad: Tyre noise on some surfaces is severe.
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Good: All electric MINI, good performance, claimed range of 156 miles, ideal for town, zero tailpipe emissions.
Bad: Just two seats, only available via a trial at the moment.
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Good: Entry-level MINI is £1500 cheaper than a standard MINI One, still good fun to drive.
Bad: No air conditioning as standard, still over 120g/km CO2 so currently £95 road tax.
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Good: Very quick and outrageous fun, yet still emits a reasonable 165g/km and has potential for 40mpg, available as hatch, convertible and Clubman.
Bad: Doesn't like uneven surfaces, money spent on expensive options not likely to be seen again.
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Good: Entry level MINI and enough for many buyers, good fun to drive, cheap to run, very economical diesel version.
Bad: No standard air conditioning, needs expensive spec upgrades to be desirable, overgeared so 2nd too low and 3rd too high for suburban corners.
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Good: Looks more sporty and purposeful than the MINI Convertible, enjoyable to drive, offers plenty of customisation
Bad: Rear visibility isn't great when the roof is raised, some of the materials are starting to show their age, optional extras push up price.
Used Cars
Concept Cars
MINI Cooper
MINI Cooper
MINI Cooper S
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