Mini car reviews

Mini Clubman review

Mini's Peter Pan image finally diminishes as it grows up with the arrival of the mature-looking 'six-door' Clubman

3 December 2015

Used Mini Convertible 2016-2020 review

Third-generation drop-top joins Mini’s new and improved line-up, delivering the same vivacious driving experience while exposed to the elements

25 April 2016

Used Mini Convertible 2016-2020 review

Used Mini Countryman 2017-2024 review

Mini’s modern-day Maxi has genuine driver appeal and SUV-aping credentials - should you snap one up for £7k?

7 January 2025

Used Mini Countryman 2017-2024 review

Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 review

Can this plug-in hybrid successfully meld capability, frugality and performance?

28 July 2017

Mini Countryman Cooper S E All4 review

Mini Electric 2020 road test review - hero front

Mini Electric review

Mini’s new electric hatchback won’t break records on range or usability but has plenty of brand-typical zip and driver appeal. Isn’t bad value relative to other EVs, either

28 January 2020

Mini Electric review

Used Mini Countryman 2010-2017 review

The Mini Countryman represents the biggest stretch yet for Mini – for the car and the brand

6 April 2012

Used Mini Countryman 2010-2017 review

Mini JCW GP 2020 road test review - hero front

Mini JCW GP review

Most extreme road-going Mini benefits from 302bhp, a strict diet and an eye-catching bodykit

29 April 2020

Mini JCW GP review

Used Mini Coupe 2011-2015 review

Does the Mini Coupe stretch the brand too far, or can it make a convincing case for itself?

13 April 2012

Used Mini Coupe 2011-2015 review

Mini Convertible review

Second nip and tuck for third-generation Mini brings new tech and a sleeker look

28 May 2021

Mini Convertible review

Used Mini Clubman 2007-2015 review

The Mini Clubman is one of the greatest automotive success stories of the modern era

25 April 2012

Used Mini Clubman 2007-2015 review

Mini Electric Convertible review

The only car to combine true drop-down motoring and electric propulsion, this Convertible comes at a price

8 May 2023

Mini Electric Convertible review

Used Mini Hatchback 2006-2014 review

The Mini Hatchback is desirable and fun, and it has great re-sale values

19 April 2012

Used Mini Hatchback 2006-2014 review

Mini Countryman review

Mini goes large with a ‘compact’ SUV that’s bigger than a Nissan Qashqai

26 April 2024

Mini Countryman review

Used Mini Roadster 2012-2015 review

The Mini Roadster is punchy, practical and fun, but no match for a proper sporting roadster

15 May 2012

Used Mini Roadster 2012-2015 review

Mini Countryman Electric review

The Countryman EV is a likeable, well-resolved electric SUV – but not without shortcomings

3 June 2024

Mini Countryman Electric review

Used Mini GP 2013-2014 review

Can the Mini GP deliver the sparkle that befits the fastest Mini in production?

13 March 2013

Used Mini GP 2013-2014 review

01 Mini Cooper E Electric 2024 review lead driving front

Mini Cooper E and SE review

Mini's fourth-generation supermini icon reaches for sleeker looks, extra range and the latest digital technology

9 July 2024

Mini Cooper E and SE review

Mini 5-door hatch review

Third-generation Mini hatchback comes with a range of new engines, more equipment and a practical five-door shape, but is it stretching the Mini name too far?

7 March 2014

Mini 5-door hatch review