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The latest Mini car reviews, news and advice from our team

2016 Mini Countryman Review 1 year ago

Mini Countryman hatchback (2016 - ) review

The Mini Countryman is a midsize SUV that competes with super-popular cars like the Nissan Qashqai. It has a strong image that’s the envy of the class, but with a patchy ride and limited practicality, it’s far from perfect.
2017 Mini Countryman First Drive 1 year ago

2017 Mini Countryman Cooper S first drive review

The compact SUV class has more contenders than ever before, and the standard of those contenders has never been higher. That means the Countryman’s job has never been tougher, so does it have both the style and substance to compete?
2016 Mini Clubman ALL4 First Drive 2 years ago

New Mini Clubman ALL4 first drive review

The ALL4 Clubman offers the reassurance of four-wheel-drive, a punchy diesel engine and the convenience of an eight-speed automatic gearbox. Question is; do the added ingredients make it better than humbler Clubmans; or is it a case of less is more?
2016 Mini Cooper Convertible front bridge Review 2 years ago

Mini Convertible (2016 - ) review

The Mini Convertible is the UK’s most popular soft-top, and this latest version brings some much-needed improvements in quality and practicality
2015 Mini Clubman First Drive 2 years ago

2015 Mini Clubman Cooper D first drive review

The Clubman is a grown up Mini for Grown ups. Now sized and priced to to attract drivers of premium hatchbacks, has the Clubman got the wherewithal to upset the establishment?
2015 Mini Clubman Review 3 years ago

Mini Clubman estate (2015 - ) review

The Clubman is the biggest, most family-focused Mini yet. It competes with premium hatchback rivals like the Audi A3 Sportback and Mercedes A-Class.
Best Of 3 years ago

Best convertible cars

Despite the weather, Britain loves a convertible. Here are our top picks...
Review 3 years ago

Mini Hatch (2014 - ) review

Mini's funky little hatchback comes in a variety of styles, colours and trim levels. Does it live up to its iconic image?
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