Most Fun Car to Drive 2019 – Mini Hatch
Find out why the Mini Hatch is the 2019 winner of our Most Fun Car to Drive award.


Words by: Auto Trader
Published on 9 May 2019 | 0 min read
Like all our awards, this category was decided by feedback collated from a survey of more than 60,000 car owners, all of whom rated their car in 16 key areas. That means an Auto Trader New Car Award is a real stamp of approval from people that live with the car day-in, day-out, and it makes each winner a true consumer champion. Here are just a few of the comments owners made about the Mini…
- “It is a fantastic car to drive, fun, sporty, but also practical. The entertainment and communication system is superb.”
- “I love the driving experience and the layout of the cockpit area. The car looks good and the quality of the finish is excellent. This was a purchase designed to match our driving habits of mainly town and short rural drives. I wanted a car that met this requirement but still had a quality feel. I have not been disappointed.”
- “The car just looks great and is really enjoyable to drive.”
Commenting on the Mini Hatch’s victory in this category, Auto Trader’s road test editor, Ivan Aistrop, said: “Minis are famed for having go-kart handling, and even though the latest incarnations are much more civilised than previous ones, this essential fun-factor still remains at the heart of the driving experience. The performance is also strong enough to maximise the amount of fun you’ll have, and with cute looks and a strong image inside and out, it’s no wonder the Mini is a firm favourite with young-at-heart car-buyers.” Will the Mini have take the honours once again in 2020? Or will one of this year’s runners-up – the BMW 1 Series and Jaguar F-Pace – be able to go one better? If you’re looking for a new car and fancy injecting a little slice of fun into your life, you can find or configure your brand new Mini Hatch on Auto Trader right now.