MINI Reviews with Road Tests
Saturday 5th July 2008
The new MINI was launched in 2001, to much acclaim. Although bigger than the original Mini, what it lacked in rear legroom, it made up for in unusual styling and a vast array of personalisation elements, much loved by a local estate agent. The MINI Clubman has the same raft of options but its main benefit is the extra length, which should make rear passengers happier. Based on the second generation MINI hatch, introduced between the end of 2006 and the beginning of 2007, the Clubman is 24cm longer, which is taken up by an extra 8cm between the front and rear seats and an increased boot capacity of 260-litres with the seats up and a maximum 930-litres with the seats folded. the full review
According to MINI the British are a nation obssessed by convertibles and despite our unpredictable weather we are one of the most significant convertible markets in Europe. the full review
The MINI One D was released in July 2003 and was the fourth addition to the MINI family. It is the first time in the history of the MINI brand that a diesel engine has been available in the model range. In September 2005 the MINI One D received a revised engine with a 20 percent increase in power. the full review
The MINI is ingrained in British culture and even though it is now owned by BMW its spirit remains British through and through. the full review
The MINI is ingrained in British culture and even though it is now owned by BMW its spirit remains British through and through. the full review









