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2018 Mini Convertible Review 2 days ago

Mini Convertible (2018 - ) review

The Mini Convertible is one of the UK’s most popular soft-top cars, and as a small, sporty convertible, competes with everything from the Fiat 500C to the Mazda MX-5.
Review 3 months ago

Mini Hatch Hatchback (2018 - ) review

The Mini Hatch is a small hatchback with a very well-recognised name and look, and rivals cars like the Fiat 500, Audi A1 and Volkswagen Polo.
2016 Mini Countryman Review 2 years 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 2 years 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 3 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 3 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 3 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.
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