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Mini Cooper 2025 review: S - Australian first drive
By Byron Mathioudakis · 17 Aug 2024
The Mini Cooper is now two different cars - the EV from China and the petrol hatch from the UK. The latter is a thorough facelift of its 2014 predecessor, using the same centre section, powertrain and platform, blended with a fresh face and tail, as well as a striking new dash. There have been other changes and updates too, though the same feisty Mini character remains. But is that enough, though?
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Mini Cooper 2024 review: Electric - Australian first drive
By Byron Mathioudakis · 30 Jul 2024
The Mini Cooper is back, but this time in two very different versions, starting with a restyled petrol range. But only the all-electric 3dr hatch is truly all-new. Redesigned from the ground up, it sits on a fresh architecture, bringing a larger yet crisper body and a more minimal, intuitive and stylish interior. But has the Mini lost any of the fun athleticism the British brand is famous for?
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Mini Cooper 2022 review: 3 Door Hatch
By Byron Mathioudakis · 11 Jan 2022
The Mini Cooper is a survivor, seeing off rivals like the Fiat 500, VW Beetle and Alfa MiTo, while remaining true to its sporty heritage and fashion-forward attitude. And though the current hatch has been around for eight years and so is showing its age now, two facelifts, tech upgrades and spec improvements have kept it fresh. The British icon remains a unique, likeable and driver-focused option.
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Mini Cooper S 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 13 Jul 2018
he Cooper S grade sits in the middle of the Mini Hatch (three-door) and Convertible ranges.
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Mini John Cooper Works 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 13 Jul 2018
John Cooper Works is so formal - call it the JCW like everybody else. This is the top grade of the Hatch and Convertible ranges. Prices start at $49,900 for the JCW three-door hatch and step up to $57,900 for the JCW Convertible. You can't get a five-door Hatch in JCW form.  The three-door Hatch and the
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Mini Cooper 2018 review
By Laura Berry · 13 Jul 2018
So you're thinking of buying a new Mini Hatch or Convertible? You could be about to enter a world of pain or awesomeness. Here's why.
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Mini Cooper Special Edition 7 2017 review
By Laura Berry · 03 Oct 2017
The Mini has always been a fun car, to look at and to drive, but it hasn't been particularly affordable since BMW took the reins. The limited-edition Seven version might be the Mini to change that.
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Mini Cooper Convertible 2016 review
By Craig Jamieson · 22 Apr 2016
Craig Jamieson road tests and reviews the new Mini Convertible with specs, fuel consumption and verdict at its Australian launch.
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Mini John Cooper Works hatch 2016 review
By Peter Anderson · 05 Jan 2016
Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the Mini John Cooper Works hatch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.
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Mini Cooper 2015 Review
By Ewan Kennedy · 17 Nov 2015
Ewan Kennedy road tests and reviews the Mini John Cooper Works with specs, fuel consumption and verdict
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