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Opinion

May 19, 25May 19, 25
MINI Concept Cars MINI Design Opinion

Top 5 MINI Concepts That Should Have Made Production

After chronicling every MINI concept from the past three decades, one question kept surfacing in our inbox (and frankly, in our own heads): which ones should have been built? So we went...

Does Slate’s “Truck” Channel the 1959 Mini (And Could MINI Learn from it)?

Why the 2006 MINI Cooper S Might Be the Best Modern MINI Ever Built

The Forgotten JCW Concept: MINI Clubman Vision Gran Turismo

F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Why MINI’s New Navigation System Could Be Better Than Google or Apple Maps

Let’s be honest—when automakers boast about their in-car navigation systems, most of us roll our eyes and reach for our phones. Google Maps and Apple Maps have been the gold standard for...

Mar 17, 25Mar 16, 25
J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 MINI Aceman Opinion

MINI Aceman – Why it May be MINI’s Most Important New Model

Despite the fact that the new MINI Aceman EV isn’t sold in several key markets, including North America, it’s a big deal for the brand for several reasons. The most obvious is...

Feb 28, 25Feb 28, 25
MINI Countryman Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: It’s Time for the Countryman Hybrid to Return and Here’s How To Do It

Last year, we posed the question: Did MINI make a mistake by not keeping a plug-in hybrid in its lineup? With EV sales varying by market and charging infrastructure still a major...

Jan 30, 25Jan 29, 25
4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) MINI Cooper Opinion

Opinion: Lack of Shift Paddles in America is Hurting MINI’s Reputation

We’ve been very vocal about MINI’s decision to eliminate the manual transmission globally, and equally outspoken about MINI’s choice to exclude shift paddles on the Cooper in most of America. While we...

Dec 9, 24Dec 19, 24
4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) JCW Opinion Video

The Electric MINI JCWs – Five Things That Are Driving MINI Fans Crazy

The new electric MINI JCWs have debuted and the response has been a bit uneven. While there have been some positive reactions, many have commented on everything from lack of power, speed...

Oct 16, 24Oct 16, 24
J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) J03 Cooper Convertible (Electric) J05 Aceman | 2025-2032 Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Is BMW & MINI’s Conservative EV Strategy Is Starting to Look like The Smart Choice?

Five years ago, BMW and MINI placed a bet on an electrification strategy summed up in four words: “the power of choice.” The concept was simple—give consumers the ability to choose between...

Oct 3, 24Oct 3, 24
4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 4th Gen MINIs | 2024-2031 F65 MINI Cooper 5 Door F66 MINI Cooper (ICE) F67 Cooper Convertible (ICE) MINI Countryman Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The New MINI Countryman S Looks Great Until you Try to Order One

Note: While this article is specifically about the new US version of the U25 MINI Countryman, much of this critique could be levels against the F66 MINI Cooper. Since its rebirth, the...

May 7, 24May 13, 24
4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 Opinion Reviews U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The 2025 Countryman vs the 2024 Countryman – Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better

We’ve been driving our 2023 MINI Countryman a lot lately which has given us some time to ponder the biggest change MINI is making with the new model; the size. Having been...

Sep 20, 23Sep 20, 23
4th Gen MINI Cooper | 2024 - 2031 J01 MINI Cooper (Electric) Opinion U25 MINI Countryman

Opinion: The New Era for MINI Design Is A Return to Form & We’re Here For It

Do people really hate the new MINIs design? If you look at the 100s of comments on MotoringFile over the last week you would come away with that impression. Yet we’ve seen...

Apr 19, 23Apr 19, 23
Opinion R50 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper) R53 Two-Door Hardtop (Cooper S)

Opinion: It’s Time for BMW To Embrace MINI R53 Generation

We have never shied away from showing our love for the current range of MINI products. They are faster, better built and offer higher levels of tech, comfort and safety than anything...

Jan 17, 22Jan 17, 22
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