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First Drive review: Mini Challenge 210 (2015)


For the past few years there’s been a one-make race series called the Mini Challenge, which, as you might guess, is for Minis
2014 Mini 5-door Hatch review

First drive review: Mini Cooper SD 5-door hatch (2014)


Engage the owner of a current Mini in a conversation about their car and you'll undoubtedly be dragged into a long and passionate spiel about its...
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Giles Smith's first drive review: Mini Countryman Cooper...


What great news for elephants
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The Clarkson review: Mini Cooper (2014)


Disco flash with a slow waltz engine - Jeremy finds the new Mini rather confusing.
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Mini hatchback Mk 3 review (2014-on)


Find out why the third-generation Mini is not so mini anymore, in more ways than one...
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The Clarkson review: Mini Cooper S roadster (2012)


Tall people never really think about how far they are from the ground unless they are presented with an economy- class seat or a row of off-the- peg...
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First drive review: Mini John Cooper Works GP (2013)


This little number isnt just quick, it is the fastest road-going Mini the company has yet produced. No question, the John Cooper Works GP is the hottest...
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First drive review: Mini Cooper S Paceman (2012)


If copying really is the sincerest form of flattery, then the folks at Land Rover must be glowing with self-satisfaction.
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Andrew Frankel first drive review: Mini Clubman John Cooper Works (2012)
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Mini Coupé review (2011-on)


Fun, energetic and lively; but you have to be in the mood
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Mini Countryman review (2010 - on)


Practical, roomy variant takes the Mini to the max
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Mini Cooper Hatchback Mk 2 review (2006-2013)


The Mini is BMW’s smallest car but one of its biggest hits. Ever since the BMW Mini was launched in 2001, the factory has been struggling to churn...