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MINI Aceman SE (2025)
Oct 2024 - International First Drive Review
MINI launches its newest, electric crossover, the compact and angular Aceman.
by Matt Robinson
MINI launches its newest, electric crossover, the compact and angular Aceman.
by Matt Robinson
MINI Cooper SE electric (2024)
May 2024 - International First Drive Review
A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.
by James Fossdyke
A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.
by James Fossdyke
MINI Countryman C petrol (2024)
Mar 2024 - International First Drive Review
Will the most wallet-friendly of the new MINI Countryman models prove as capable as the electric version?
by James Fossdyke
Will the most wallet-friendly of the new MINI Countryman models prove as capable as the electric version?
by James Fossdyke
MINI Countryman SE All4 electric (2024)
Mar 2024 - International First Drive Review
MINI brings the spark of electric power to the Countryman with this 313hp SE All4.
by Matt Robinson
MINI brings the spark of electric power to the Countryman with this 313hp SE All4.
by Matt Robinson
MINI Countryman JCW (2024)
Feb 2024 - International First Drive Review
The high-performance version of MINI's Countryman crossover returns.
by Matt Robinson
The high-performance version of MINI's Countryman crossover returns.
by Matt Robinson
MINI 5-door Cooper S (2021)
May 2021 - International First Drive Review
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
by Matt Robinson
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
by Matt Robinson
MINI Cooper S Sidewalk Convertible (2020)
Nov 2020 - Irish Review
A convertible in Ireland? Are we mad? This pricey MINI ragtop has a few things going for it...
by Neil Briscoe
A convertible in Ireland? Are we mad? This pricey MINI ragtop has a few things going for it...
by Neil Briscoe
MINI John Cooper Works GP (2020)
Oct 2020 - International First Drive Review
Third time around, and the latest MINI GP has been at the Loopy Juice.
by Matt Robinson
Third time around, and the latest MINI GP has been at the Loopy Juice.
by Matt Robinson
MINI John Cooper Works
Jun 2020 - Irish Review
MINI’s JCW hot hatch feels every bit the works.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI’s JCW hot hatch feels every bit the works.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI Electric Hatch (2020)
Apr 2020 - Irish Review
Don't fret about the range, as the MINI Electric is one of the most engaging EVs of the moment.
by Dave Humphreys
Don't fret about the range, as the MINI Electric is one of the most engaging EVs of the moment.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI Clubman JCW (2020)
Jul 2019 - International First Drive Review
The MINI Clubman John Cooper Works has the performance, but can it provide genuine thrills?
by Neil Briscoe
The MINI Clubman John Cooper Works has the performance, but can it provide genuine thrills?
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition (2019)
May 2019 - International First Drive Review
MINI celebrates its diamond jubilee with a special edition Cooper S. Is it more than just a paint-and-stickers job, though?
by Neil Briscoe
MINI celebrates its diamond jubilee with a special edition Cooper S. Is it more than just a paint-and-stickers job, though?
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Cooper S Convertible
Mar 2018 - International First Drive Review
The revised, open-top version of the MINI Cooper S is put through its paces.
by Matt Robinson
The revised, open-top version of the MINI Cooper S is put through its paces.
by Matt Robinson
MINI Cooper S
Mar 2018 - International First Drive Review
Facelift time for the Mk3 MINI. How good is the updated new hatchback model in Cooper S form?
by Matt Robinson
Facelift time for the Mk3 MINI. How good is the updated new hatchback model in Cooper S form?
by Matt Robinson
MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4
Mar 2018 - Irish Review
Biggest MINI gains part-electric power, but is it frugal enough?
by Neil Briscoe
Biggest MINI gains part-electric power, but is it frugal enough?
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4
May 2017 - International First Drive Review
MINI introduces its first hybrid production model in the form of the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI introduces its first hybrid production model in the form of the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
Apr 2017 - International First Drive Review
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4
Mar 2017 - Irish Review
Fast diesel version of MINI's Countryman aims to combine fun with frugality, but the price is hard to stomach.
by Maurice Malone
Fast diesel version of MINI's Countryman aims to combine fun with frugality, but the price is hard to stomach.
by Maurice Malone
MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4
Jan 2017 - International First Drive Review
New MINI Countryman looks the same as before, but is bigger and more practical inside. Great quality and fun to drive, but it's expensive.
by Neil Briscoe
New MINI Countryman looks the same as before, but is bigger and more practical inside. Great quality and fun to drive, but it's expensive.
by Neil Briscoe
MINI John Cooper Works Clubman
Dec 2016 - International First Drive Review
MINI's new John Cooper Works Clubman aims high, but can it deliver?
by Maurice Malone
MINI's new John Cooper Works Clubman aims high, but can it deliver?
by Maurice Malone
MINI 5-door Cooper Seven
Oct 2016 - Irish Review
The MINI 5-door will suit those that love the MINI and want more space, but what's this 'Seven' version all about?
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 5-door will suit those that love the MINI and want more space, but what's this 'Seven' version all about?
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Cooper S Convertible
Aug 2016 - Irish Review
Like MINIs? Like having the wind in your hair? Like going quite fast? The MINI Cooper S Convertible could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like MINIs? Like having the wind in your hair? Like going quite fast? The MINI Cooper S Convertible could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI John Cooper Works Challenge
Jul 2016 - International First Drive Review
MINI dials up the intensity on its already exciting John Cooper Works with the limited edition Challenge car.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI dials up the intensity on its already exciting John Cooper Works with the limited edition Challenge car.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI Clubman ALL4
May 2016 - International First Drive Review
MINI's quirky Clubman estate gets the option of four-wheel drive.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI's quirky Clubman estate gets the option of four-wheel drive.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
May 2016 - International First Drive Review
Like the 231hp JCW MINI, but fancy some wind in your hair? Your prayers have been answered.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like the 231hp JCW MINI, but fancy some wind in your hair? Your prayers have been answered.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Cooper Convertible
Feb 2016 - International First Drive Review
New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.
by Dave Humphreys
New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI Cooper S Convertible
Feb 2016 - International First Drive Review
The fourth generation MINI Convertible arrives in time for summer. Let's hope we get one this year...
by Shane O' Donoghue
The fourth generation MINI Convertible arrives in time for summer. Let's hope we get one this year...
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Clubman Cooper S
Jan 2016 - Irish Review
The MINI Clubman is bigger, more luxurious and more practical. Still good fun though, even if it is very expensive now.
by Neil Briscoe
The MINI Clubman is bigger, more luxurious and more practical. Still good fun though, even if it is very expensive now.
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Clubman Cooper S
Sep 2015 - International First Drive Review
A more mature outlook leads to our favourite MINI yet, the new Clubman estate.
by Matt Robinson
A more mature outlook leads to our favourite MINI yet, the new Clubman estate.
by Matt Robinson
MINI 5 door Cooper SD
Aug 2015 - Irish Review
It might be the MINI for grown-ups, but an extra set of doors doesn't mean less fun.
by Dave Humphreys
It might be the MINI for grown-ups, but an extra set of doors doesn't mean less fun.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI John Cooper Works
May 2015 - International First Drive Review
More power, more kit and more fun from MINI’s range-topping John Cooper Works.
by Kyle Fortune
More power, more kit and more fun from MINI’s range-topping John Cooper Works.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI 5 door Cooper D
Feb 2015 - Irish Review
Can a five-door MINI still be a MINI? It's in Ireland now.
by Neil Briscoe
Can a five-door MINI still be a MINI? It's in Ireland now.
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Cooper D
Oct 2014 - Irish Review
The all-new MINI Cooper D is now on sale, and it's utterly brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The all-new MINI Cooper D is now on sale, and it's utterly brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI 5 door Cooper S
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
The MINI 5 door will sell well, though perhaps not in Cooper S guise in this part of the world.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 5 door will sell well, though perhaps not in Cooper S guise in this part of the world.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI 5 door Cooper SD
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
Looks aside, the MINI 5 door makes a lot of sense, even in Cooper SD guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Looks aside, the MINI 5 door makes a lot of sense, even in Cooper SD guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Countryman
Jul 2014 - International First Drive Review
Mild upgrades mark out the mid-life facelifted MINI Countryman - we drive a hot Cooper S ALL4 version.
by Matt Robinson
Mild upgrades mark out the mid-life facelifted MINI Countryman - we drive a hot Cooper S ALL4 version.
by Matt Robinson
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Jul 2014 - International First Drive Review
MINI's contentious coupé-crossover receives some mild updates for 2014.
by Matt Robinson
MINI's contentious coupé-crossover receives some mild updates for 2014.
by Matt Robinson
MINI ALL4 Racing
Apr 2014 - Exclusive Test in the Sand Dunes
We've driven the Dakar-winning ALL4 Racing, based (kind of) on the MINI Countryman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the Dakar-winning ALL4 Racing, based (kind of) on the MINI Countryman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Cooper D
Mar 2014 - International First Drive Review
An all-new three-cylinder diesel engine to go with the rest of the new MINI.
by Neil Briscoe
An all-new three-cylinder diesel engine to go with the rest of the new MINI.
by Neil Briscoe
MINI Cooper
Jan 2014 - International First Drive Review
Looks like the all-new MINI Cooper could be the sweet spot in the range.
by Kyle Fortune
Looks like the all-new MINI Cooper could be the sweet spot in the range.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI Cooper S
Jan 2014 - International First Drive Review
All-new MINI Cooper S to take on the junior hot hatch establishment.
by Kyle Fortune
All-new MINI Cooper S to take on the junior hot hatch establishment.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI Paceman
Oct 2013 - Irish Review
Has BMW/MINI finally gone a niche too far? We try out the MINI Paceman on Irish roads.
by Paul Healy
Has BMW/MINI finally gone a niche too far? We try out the MINI Paceman on Irish roads.
by Paul Healy
MINI Countryman Camp concept
Jul 2013 - Concept Car Review
We go camping in a one-off MINI creation based on the Countryman. Very camp...
by Matt Robinson
We go camping in a one-off MINI creation based on the Countryman. Very camp...
by Matt Robinson
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Feb 2013 - International First Drive Review
MINI's Paceman gets a shot in the arm in John Cooper Works specification.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI's Paceman gets a shot in the arm in John Cooper Works specification.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI John Cooper Works GP
Feb 2013 - Irish Review
The MINI 'GP2' isn't the most powerful hot hatch around, but you'd never believe it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 'GP2' isn't the most powerful hot hatch around, but you'd never believe it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Clubvan
Jan 2013 - Irish Review
Fresh egg salesmen need not apply, but everyone else will love the new MINI van.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Fresh egg salesmen need not apply, but everyone else will love the new MINI van.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Paceman
Nov 2012 - International First Drive Review
Cheap Evoque or less practical Countryman? Here's the MINI Paceman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Cheap Evoque or less practical Countryman? Here's the MINI Paceman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI John Cooper Works GP
Nov 2012 - Quick Spin
We've driven the fastest MINI ever, the new JCW GP - or GP2 to those in the know...
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the fastest MINI ever, the new JCW GP - or GP2 to those in the know...
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
Sep 2012 - International First Drive Review
We've driven the 218hp, four-wheel drive John Cooper Works Countryman crossover.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the 218hp, four-wheel drive John Cooper Works Countryman crossover.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Roadster Cooper S
Feb 2012 - International First Drive Review
The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.
by Graeme Lambert
The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.
by Graeme Lambert
MINI Coupe (pre-production)
Jun 2011 - International First Drive Review
We've got behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the MINI Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've got behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the MINI Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI Hatch
Aug 2010 - International First Drive Review
Revisions to the MINI range, including ultra-clean diesel engines, arrive in September; we've driven it.
by Paddy Comyn
Revisions to the MINI range, including ultra-clean diesel engines, arrive in September; we've driven it.
by Paddy Comyn
MINI Countryman
Aug 2010 - International First Drive Review
MINI has just entered the crossover market with its new Countryman. But is it really a MINI?
by Nick Maher
MINI has just entered the crossover market with its new Countryman. But is it really a MINI?
by Nick Maher
MINI Countryman
May 2010 - Prototype Review
CompleteCar.ie gets behind the wheel of MINI's new SUV, the Countryman.
by Mark Nichol
CompleteCar.ie gets behind the wheel of MINI's new SUV, the Countryman.
by Mark Nichol
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