MINI Hatchback car reviews
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Browse through our hatchback reviews and find out why a hatchback is many different things all in one car. You can buy a fast hatchback that’s still really practical as a family car, and a hot hatchback is great fun to drive.
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MINI Hatchback car reviews
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MINI Cooper Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review
The definitive city car, refined
New price: £25,265 - £36,265Read full reviewPROS
- Great fun to drive
- Cool styling
- Upmarket interior packed with excellent tech
CONS
- No manual option
- Limited boot space
- Cramped rear seats
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MINI Cooper Electric Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review
Much improved second-gen electric MINI
New price: £26,905 - £37,905Read full reviewPROS
- Sharp handling and strong performance
- Fantastic circular infotainment screen
- Good electric range for its size
CONS
- Interior plastics could be better
- Three-door body limits practicality...
- ... as does its 210-litre boot
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MINI Cooper JCW (2024 onwards) Review
Doesn’t quite live up to the promise of its name
New price: £33,265 - £37,065Read full reviewPROS
- Serious turn of speed
- Great infotainment system
- Looks good
CONS
- Overly harsh ride quality
- Flawed driving experience
- Automatic only
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MINI Cooper Electric JCW (2024 onwards) Review
Just buy the petrol JCW
New price: £34,905 - £38,705Read full reviewPROS
- Feels quick
- Reasonable range
- Appealing interior
CONS
- Uncomfortable ride
- Unruly when you accelerate hard
- Range takes a big hit with sports tyres
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MINI Cooper 5-Door (2024 onwards) Review
The best Cooper you can buy?
New price: £26,265 - £37,265Read full reviewPROS
- Fun to drive
- Strong engines offer plenty of performance
- More useful than a standard 3-Door Cooper
CONS
- Still not very spacious compared to rivals
- Interior can be fiddly to operate
- No electric version available
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MINI Electric Hatch Hatchback (2020 - 2024) Review
The MINI Electric is a stylish EV that’s good fun to drive
Used price: £7,820 - £18,814Read full reviewPROS
- Cheeky character and funky looks
- Easy to drive with a refined cabin
- Sporty handling and quick acceleration
CONS
- Three-door only, so not hugely practical
- 145-mile range is a little lacklustre
- Firm but well-damped ride
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MINI Hatchback (2014 - 2024) Review
A solid, stylish and dynamic used supermini
Used price: £2,280 - £30,885Read full reviewPROS
- All models are great fun to drive
- Lots of tech and a high-quality cabin
- Proven reliability
CONS
- Used parts have a premium price
- Boot and rear seat space is cramped
- Ride firm especially on larger wheels
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MINI John Cooper Works (2008 - 2016) Review
Used price: £1,336 - £11,189Read full reviewPROS
High performance with strong fuel economy, good ride comfort as well as sharp handling
CONS
Hatchback models aren't very spacious for passengers or luggage
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MINI Cooper S (2006 - 2016) Review
Used price: £845 - £11,762Read full reviewPROS
- Strong performance
- Retro styling
- Great fun to drive
- Funky interior
CONS
- Few bargains for the used buyer
- Air con wasn't standard on earlier models
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MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) Review
A proper go-kart experience, and great value used these days
Used price: £468 - £4,342Read full reviewPROS
- Great fun to drive
- Funky image
- Unique interior
- Economical engines
CONS
- Tiny boot
- Cramped rear seats
- Miserly standard kit
