Reviews

Mini Cooper video review

Accomplished, but not entertaining, Mini’s core model now feels old and a bit awkward. The next-gen car can’t come quickly enough

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12 Mar 2019

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Evo rating

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from £17,630

Well built

Inherently flawed ergonomics; dull powertrains; over-synthesised chassis dynamics

Mini Cooper video review

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