2020 Mini Convertible Reviews

This car aims to be everything to everyone. It's an SUV. It's a hybrid - no, better, it's a plug-in hybrid. It has all-wheel drive. It has space and comfort. It has style. It's the 2020 Mini Countryman Hybrid. Or the Mini Countryman S E All4 PHEV, if you go by its full name.

Toyota has once again topped the table for most valuable car marque, according to US consultancy firm Interbrand's top 100 best global brands of 2019 list.Placing seventh overall, Toyota's value surged five per cent from last year to hit $US56.2 billion,

Mini's next John Cooper Works (JCW) GP could be the brand's last electric-free performance halo as it looks ahead to emissions-free motoring with the likes of the three-door Hatch Cooper SE due next year.Speaking to CarsGuide at last week's Motorclassica,

Mini Australia has split its flagship Clubman John Cooper Works (JCW) into two grades, the $57,900 before on-road costs Pure and the $62,900 JCW, which both gain a new uprated 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine.Now outputting 225kW of power and 450Nm of torque

The Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA) motor show in Frankfurt is always a cacophony of news as the biggest brands in the world gather together in one place to show off their latest cars and technology.

Mini Australia has confirmed it will bring to market the three-door Cooper SE electric hatchback in mid-2020.Joining the plug-in Countryman PHEV that hit the market earlier this year, the Cooper SE Hatch is powered by a 135kW/270Nm electric motor that dri

A study by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has revealed the tide is turning on public apathy towards emissions-free vehicles, leading to what could be critical mass for alternative powertrains if the right steps are taken.According to the survey - whic

QT Hotels has teamed with Mini to offer free cars alongside its room stays, touted as “Australia’s first automotive and hotel partnership of its kind”.

Mini turns 60 this year and to join the JCW Millbrook special edition is a more restrained celebration of the brand - the Mini 60 Years. Available as a Cooper or Cooper S, it's four grand more but offers more than double that in extra stuff along with proper special edition goodness.

Mini has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with the reveal of its Cooper S E, which combines a familiar 3-door hatch design with a zero-emissions powertrain. Under the bonnet sits an all-electric motor that delivers 135kW and 270Nm, sending power directly to the front wheels, and allowing the German small car to sprint from zero to 100km/h in 7.3 seconds.The lithium-ion battery spends 13.2kWh of energy per 100 kilometres, and can provide 270km of driving range between charges.It takes two and a half hours to recharge to 80 per cent from a standard plug, but when connected to a fast-charging station, it takes just 35 minutes.Pricing and specifications for the Australian market are still under wraps, however, it is expected to come in around the $50,000 mark.For reference, the current Mini 3-door Cooper range kicks off at $29,000 plus on road-costs for the base model, while the high-performance JCW starts at $49,900.The S E retains the classic Mini Cooper exterior design, but gives away its EV status with yellow body accents reminiscent of the concept car shown at 2017’s Frankfurt motor show. It also features stylised alloy wheels and Mini Electric badging, while the charge port is positioned in the same place as its conventionally powered siblings (rear-right quarter panel).Inside, the Cooper S E sports a model-specific instrument cluster with a 5.5-inch digital screen behind the steering wheel, which alters in apperance depending on which of the four driving modes are selected. Drivers can change between Sport, MID, Green and Green+ modes, which adjust the vehicle's performance and efficiency settings.The cabin also gains a model-specific gear selector on the centre console, and is fitted with an electronic parking brake as standard.Standard kit includes LED headlights, two-zone automatic climate control, a 6.5-inch touschscreen infotainment system with sat-nav and auxiliary heating. Optional extras include a larger 8.8-inch display, leather upholstery and a number of interior and exterior styling packages.When the Cooper S E goes on sale, it will be the second electrified Mini in Australia alongside the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Countryman S E All4 ($57,200).