MINI 5-door Cooper S (2021) review
May 2021:
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
(International first drive review)
May 2021:
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2020:
A convertible in Ireland? Are we mad? This pricey MINI ragtop has a few things going for it...
(Irish review)
Oct 2020:
Third time around, and the latest MINI GP has been at the Loopy Juice.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2020:
MINI’s JCW hot hatch feels every bit the works.
(Irish review)
Apr 2020:
Don't fret about the range, as the MINI Electric is one of the most engaging EVs of the moment.
(Irish review)
Jul 2019:
The MINI Clubman John Cooper Works has the performance, but can it provide genuine thrills?
(International first drive review)
May 2019:
MINI celebrates its diamond jubilee with a special edition Cooper S. Is it more than just a paint-and-stickers job, though?
(International first drive review)
Mar 2018:
The revised, open-top version of the MINI Cooper S is put through its paces.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2018:
Facelift time for the Mk3 MINI. How good is the updated new hatchback model in Cooper S form?
(International first drive review)
Mar 2018:
Biggest MINI gains part-electric power, but is it frugal enough?
(Irish review)
May 2017:
MINI introduces its first hybrid production model in the form of the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2017:
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
(International first drive review)
Mar 2017:
Fast diesel version of MINI's Countryman aims to combine fun with frugality, but the price is hard to stomach.
(Irish review)
Jan 2017:
New MINI Countryman looks the same as before, but is bigger and more practical inside. Great quality and fun to drive, but it's expensive.
(International first drive review)
Dec 2016:
MINI's new John Cooper Works Clubman aims high, but can it deliver?
(International first drive review)
Oct 2016:
The MINI 5-door will suit those that love the MINI and want more space, but what's this 'Seven' version all about?
(Irish review)
Aug 2016:
Like MINIs? Like having the wind in your hair? Like going quite fast? The MINI Cooper S Convertible could be for you.
(Irish review)
Jul 2016:
MINI dials up the intensity on its already exciting John Cooper Works with the limited edition Challenge car.
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
MINI's quirky Clubman estate gets the option of four-wheel drive.
(International first drive review)
May 2016:
Like the 231hp JCW MINI, but fancy some wind in your hair? Your prayers have been answered.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2016:
The fourth generation MINI Convertible arrives in time for summer. Let's hope we get one this year...
(International first drive review)
Jan 2016:
The MINI Clubman is bigger, more luxurious and more practical. Still good fun though, even if it is very expensive now.
(Irish review)
Sep 2015:
A more mature outlook leads to our favourite MINI yet, the new Clubman estate.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2015:
It might be the MINI for grown-ups, but an extra set of doors doesn't mean less fun.
(Irish review)
May 2015:
More power, more kit and more fun from MINI’s range-topping John Cooper Works.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2015:
Can a five-door MINI still be a MINI? It's in Ireland now.
(Irish review)
Oct 2014:
The all-new MINI Cooper D is now on sale, and it's utterly brilliant.
(Irish review)
Sep 2014:
The MINI 5 door will sell well, though perhaps not in Cooper S guise in this part of the world.
(International first drive review)
Sep 2014:
Looks aside, the MINI 5 door makes a lot of sense, even in Cooper SD guise.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
Mild upgrades mark out the mid-life facelifted MINI Countryman - we drive a hot Cooper S ALL4 version.
(International first drive review)
Jul 2014:
MINI's contentious coupé-crossover receives some mild updates for 2014.
(International first drive review)
Apr 2014:
We've driven the Dakar-winning ALL4 Racing, based (kind of) on the MINI Countryman.
(Exclusive test in the sand dunes)
Mar 2014:
An all-new three-cylinder diesel engine to go with the rest of the new MINI.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2014:
Looks like the all-new MINI Cooper could be the sweet spot in the range.
(International first drive review)
Jan 2014:
All-new MINI Cooper S to take on the junior hot hatch establishment.
(International first drive review)
Oct 2013:
Has BMW/MINI finally gone a niche too far? We try out the MINI Paceman on Irish roads.
(Irish review)
Jul 2013:
We go camping in a one-off MINI creation based on the Countryman. Very camp...
(Concept car review)
Feb 2013:
MINI's Paceman gets a shot in the arm in John Cooper Works specification.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2013:
The MINI 'GP2' isn't the most powerful hot hatch around, but you'd never believe it.
(Irish review)
Jan 2013:
Fresh egg salesmen need not apply, but everyone else will love the new MINI van.
(Irish review)
Nov 2012:
Cheap Evoque or less practical Countryman? Here's the MINI Paceman.
(International first drive review)
Nov 2012:
We've driven the fastest MINI ever, the new JCW GP - or GP2 to those in the know...
(Quick spin)
Sep 2012:
We've driven the 218hp, four-wheel drive John Cooper Works Countryman crossover.
(International first drive review)
Feb 2012:
The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.
(International first drive review)
Jun 2011:
We've got behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the MINI Coupé.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2010:
Revisions to the MINI range, including ultra-clean diesel engines, arrive in September; we've driven it.
(International first drive review)
Aug 2010:
MINI has just entered the crossover market with its new Countryman. But is it really a MINI?
(International first drive review)
May 2010:
CompleteCar.ie gets behind the wheel of MINI's new SUV, the Countryman.
(Prototype review)