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Mini Cooper S (2006-) Review

Category: Hot Hatchbacks 4 out of 5

Summary of the Mini Cooper S (2006-)

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Assets

Unassailable image, fantastic interior, strong residuals, excellent to live with, TLC package.

Drawbacks

Pricey, limited room in the back, cheap seat tilt mechanism, dull engine note, not frantically fast.

Verdict

The Mini has grown up a little and, although it lacks some of the sparkle of the original, it's still a cracking car - if not really a full-on hot hatch.

MINI Cooper S Review

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Latest Readers' Drives About the MINI Cooper S

magiclama
wrote on 16 12 2007

Not that fast? I tested all the current hot hatches against the Cooper S and it's quicker than all...

CarOwner
wrote on 23 01 2007

Great car to drive. But, the controls are poorly located, If you order the expensive sat-nav option ...

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