Mini Reviews

Mini JCW 2025 review: Countryman, Aceman, Hatch & Convertible

By Chris Thompson · 13 May 2025

There's a new generation of Mini models here in Australia, and now the JCW performance variants have arrived to join them.To test out the new JCW range, we headed to a not-so-secret test facility in Queensland to do some silly driving in a bunch of cars that fortunately don't take themselves too seriously.

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Mini Aceman SE JCW 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 19 Mar 2025

The John Cooper Works version of the Mini Aceman is the flagship model in equipment and performance terms.

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Mini Aceman SE 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 17 Mar 2025

Until the JCW version arrives, the SE is the top-rung Mini Aceman model. It's a range that is an EV-dedicated, SUV line-up that trades partly on its retro looks and charm.

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Mini Aceman E 2025 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 15 Mar 2025

Mini's Aceman E kicks off the new range that effectively replaced the Mini Clubman line-up at $51,990. Roughly the same size as the Cooper five-door, the Aceman's distinguishing feature is its all-electric driveline.

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Mini Aceman 2025 review - Australian first drive

By David Morley · 13 Mar 2025

Mini's pure-electric portfolio has expanded with the new Aceman, a five-door, five-seat EV SUV designed with practicality in mind but not at the expense of driving enjoyment.

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Mini Countryman 2025 review: JCW Favoured

By Emily Agar · 25 Feb 2025

The Mini Countryman is the not-so-mini cousin to the iconic and smaller Mini Cooper. The new generation offers a larger body size and updated technology but is this small SUV still urban-friendly and fun?

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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 Countryman 2024 review: S

By Laura Berry · 28 Jun 2024

Has the Mini become too maxi? We tested the new-generation Mini Countryman S which has grown to become the biggest Mini ever made. So does that mean it's not a good small SUV for an urban lifestyle? We found out.

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Mini Countryman 2024 review: John Cooper Works

By Tim Nicholson · 13 Mar 2024

The JCW - or John Cooper Works - badge has always signified something special. It's a Mini but amped up for an even more focused, and quicker drive. In the 2024 Countryman, the JCW label is applied to the biggest Mini yet. But does size matter? Or is this new-gen performance SUV the perfect model for family friendly fun?

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