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    Ultimate Car Quiz
    Road Test: Mini Cooper / Cooper S (2001-)
    Hot Hatchbacks
    Mini Cooper / Cooper S (01- )
    4CAR RATING:

    Assets
    Untouchable image, brilliant design, good fit and finish, strong residual values, great to drive

    Drawbacks
    A bit sluggish, cramped in the back, expensive options, cheap seat-folding mechanism

    Verdict
    Has its downsides, but still excellent

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