Gets a four-star Euro NCAP rating, which is very good for a design of this size and age. In addition every MINI gets ‘intelligent’ driver and passenger airbags that react according to the severity of an impact, ABS on all models, optional run-flat tyres, plus strong locks, remote central locking and excellent security.

You may find yourself using the rear seats as luggage space, especially if you’ve been on a shopping spree, as the boot space is quite limited. It’s a conventional Compared to the old Mini, it’s huge. But next to its peers it’s poor. The boot space is tiny and there isn’t much storage space inside.