Mini Car Reviews
Originally produced by the British Motor Corporation and its successors from 1959 to 2000, Mini is now owned by the BMW Group that has produced a redesign of the traditional Mini since April 2001. Currently three body variants are available: Hatchback, Convertible and Clubman.
Recent Mini Reviews
2012 MINI Coupe Review [Video]
It’s roughly the same size, uses much of the same platform and even shares the same engines. So what’s so unique about the newest MINI?
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It’s roughly the same size, uses much of the same platform and even shares the same engines. So what’s so unique about the newest MINI?
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2011 MINI Countryman S ALL4 Review [Video]
Mixing MINI’s trademark fun-to-drive dynamics with a functional and spacious package, the Countryman can be faulted only for its price, and its frustratingly poor ergonomics.
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Mixing MINI’s trademark fun-to-drive dynamics with a functional and spacious package, the Countryman can be faulted only for its price, and its frustratingly poor ergonomics.
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2011 MINI Cooper S Review [Video]
An incredible package where fun meets fuel economy, the 2011 Cooper S gets more of both, plus a new ‘infotainment’ system. But it’s not perfect.
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An incredible package where fun meets fuel economy, the 2011 Cooper S gets more of both, plus a new ‘infotainment’ system. But it’s not perfect.
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More Mini Reviews
2011 MINI Countryman Review - First Drive MINI’s first crossover adds plenty of functionality with little compromise on performance
MINI E: First Drive We asked the question: Can electric cars be fun? MINI answered.
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible JCW Loving a car like the John Cooper Works Convertible means accepting its flaws
2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible Forget the top-down Openometer, this drop-top needs a Funometer.
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman JCW The least-mini MINI gets a performance makeover
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Review A drop-top paradox
2009 MINI Cooper JCW MINI’s seriously-fun Cooper JCW is a great alternative to entry-level premium cars
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Review Hot Club: An interesting approach to the classic notion of a sports car
MINI E: First Drive We asked the question: Can electric cars be fun? MINI answered.
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible JCW Loving a car like the John Cooper Works Convertible means accepting its flaws
2009 MINI Cooper S Convertible Forget the top-down Openometer, this drop-top needs a Funometer.
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman JCW The least-mini MINI gets a performance makeover
2009 MINI Cooper Convertible Review A drop-top paradox
2009 MINI Cooper JCW MINI’s seriously-fun Cooper JCW is a great alternative to entry-level premium cars
2009 MINI Cooper Clubman Review Hot Club: An interesting approach to the classic notion of a sports car
MINI Convertible Highgate is Exclusive But Attainable
Another week, another special edition announcement from British automaker, MINI. This time around it’s the MINI Convertible Highgate, a special edition variant of their soft-top, four-seater named after one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in London. The MINI Convertible Highgate will be offered with two engine variants, the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S and [...] more
Another week, another special edition announcement from British automaker, MINI. This time around it’s the MINI Convertible Highgate, a special edition variant of their soft-top, four-seater named after one of the most exclusive neighborhoods in London. The MINI Convertible Highgate will be offered with two engine variants, the MINI Cooper and MINI Cooper S and [...] more
MINI Marketing Stunt Kills 100
Here’s an idea: sponsor a blizzard and name it after a line of cars. That way when it snows, the weather man will be forced to advertise them, how could it possibly go wrong? Mini is learning the answer to that question the hard way as you read this. It turns out that snow storms, [...] more
Here’s an idea: sponsor a blizzard and name it after a line of cars. That way when it snows, the weather man will be forced to advertise them, how could it possibly go wrong? Mini is learning the answer to that question the hard way as you read this. It turns out that snow storms, [...] more
MINI John Cooper Works Rally Car Wins First International Rally
MINI was proud to announce today that a John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) captured its first FIA International event win this past weekend. Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the checkered flag home at the Qatar International Rally, the first found in the 2012 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Al Kuwari had his brother, Nassar [...] more
MINI was proud to announce today that a John Cooper Works Super Production Car (SPC) captured its first FIA International event win this past weekend. Driver Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari took the checkered flag home at the Qatar International Rally, the first found in the 2012 Middle East Rally Championship (MERC). Al Kuwari had his brother, Nassar [...] more
2012 MINI Roadster Pricing Starts at $24,350
Pricing for the 2012 MINI Roadster has finally been announced, with the standard Cooper Roadster starting at $24,350 in the US. Those seeking a little more thrill in their droptop can opt for the Cooper S Roadster which starts at $27,350. And those looking for the ultimate in Cooper Roadster fun, can get their hands [...] more
Pricing for the 2012 MINI Roadster has finally been announced, with the standard Cooper Roadster starting at $24,350 in the US. Those seeking a little more thrill in their droptop can opt for the Cooper S Roadster which starts at $27,350. And those looking for the ultimate in Cooper Roadster fun, can get their hands [...] more
MINI Diesel Rumored for US Launch, JCW May Become Sub-Brand
MINI has been experiencing tremendous success in America and it appears that the cute British brand has no plans to slow down. There are now reports that MINI is strongly considering bringing its diesel powerplants to the U.S. and could be turning John Cooper Works into a sub-brand tuning division, similar to BMW‘s M models. [...] more
MINI has been experiencing tremendous success in America and it appears that the cute British brand has no plans to slow down. There are now reports that MINI is strongly considering bringing its diesel powerplants to the U.S. and could be turning John Cooper Works into a sub-brand tuning division, similar to BMW‘s M models. [...] more
MINI Rocketman Reportedly Shelved
Oh how quickly things can change. Just last month we were teased with the thought that MINI would be producing its Rocketman Concept and now new reports are suggesting that the Rocketman has been canceled, at least for now. The latest issue of CAR magazine features a collection of new MINIs that BMW had recently [...] more
Oh how quickly things can change. Just last month we were teased with the thought that MINI would be producing its Rocketman Concept and now new reports are suggesting that the Rocketman has been canceled, at least for now. The latest issue of CAR magazine features a collection of new MINIs that BMW had recently [...] more
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