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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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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