MINI Models

Our MINI models section covers the complete MINI lineup with detailed model overviews, specs, updates, and links to reviews and buying guides. From the MINI Cooper to the Countryman, each model hub is designed to be a clear starting point for research.

MINI vs Smart Roadster

Searching YouTube for something fun for Video Friday, I come across this.

Official JCW Brake Kit DIY

DIY Friday is back this week with the official retrofit PDF for the R50, R53 and R56 JCW Brake kit. It’s a fantastic upgrade that we can’t recommend enough for any R50/R53...

MINI Clubman US Pricing & Model Naming

There has been some speculation recently about what we should expect with Clubman pricing in the US. We’ve heard rumors of general pricing as far back as early last year, but until...

Wall Street Journal on the R56

Believe it or not, this is a really great review. >The suspension on the Cooper S is no longer race-car stiff. Seat-of-the-pants evaluation says the combination of a more comfortable ride and...

MINI Clubman Debuts at the Oxford Plant

MotoringFile Exclusive: The presentation of the 2008 Clubman, hosted by Plant Oxford Director Oliver Zipse, took place today and we have first-hand account from one of our always reliable sources. >Approx 3000...

2009 MINI Convertible Rendering

We’re not entirely sure how this made it out into the wild (and where it came from) but it would appear that a MINI dealer has let slip an early rendering of...

MINI Rated Safest in Class

According to a study released by the Insurance industry this week on the death rate of automobiles, MINI captured the best score in it’s class. The highest and lowest rates were both...

Clubman Caught on Video at the ‘Ring

Auto Express has some video (similar to what we saw way back in ’05) of the Clubman undergoing some final testing at the Nurburgring. There’s nothing particularly new here, just more high-speed...

Car Drives the MINI One & Cooper D

Besides calling it by the wrong name in the title, this is another great review of the Cooper D. >Thought you were looking a bit stunned. While ‘Cooper Diesel’ does sound like...