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MINI Coupe Coupe (2011-2015) review

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Parkers overall rating: 4 out of 54.0

At a glance

Price new £16,875 - £25,730
Used prices £1,900 - £7,300
Road tax cost £35 - £210
Insurance group 18 - 22
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 387 - 572 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Individual styling, handles better than a hatch, frugal engines

CONS

Boot space is smaller than rivals, poor rear visibility

Written by Tim Bowdler Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The MINI Coupe is set to divide opinion with its individualistic looks. From first glance the newest MINI looks like a baseball cap worn backwards but don’t let that put you off because the Coupe in John Cooper Works specification is the fastest MINI in production. Pictures don’t do the Coupe justice because it just looks much cooler in the metal. It may have a sleek design, but it’s not just been styled for its head-turning looks: the raked back windscreen (13 degrees more rake than a hatch) has improved the car’s aerodynamics aiding quicker 0-62mph times while improving CO2 and fuel economy.

MINI is setting its sights at rivals that include the Renault Megane Coupe, the Audi TT, VW’s Scirocco and the maker has even stated that the Coupe could be an alternative to the Porsche Cayman. Now that is a bold statement. Can the Coupe set hearts racing? Read on to find out…