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MINI Cooper SE electric (2024)
May 2024
A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.
by James Fossdyke
A new electric MINI Cooper is here with a bigger battery than ever - and a swanky new interior.
by James Fossdyke
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MINI Countryman C petrol (2024)
Mar 2024
Will the most wallet-friendly of the new MINI Countryman models prove as capable as the electric version?
by James Fossdyke
Will the most wallet-friendly of the new MINI Countryman models prove as capable as the electric version?
by James Fossdyke
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MINI Countryman SE All4 electric (2024)
Mar 2024
MINI brings the spark of electric power to the Countryman with this 313hp SE All4.
by Matt Robinson
MINI brings the spark of electric power to the Countryman with this 313hp SE All4.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI Countryman JCW (2024)
Feb 2024
The high-performance version of MINI's Countryman crossover returns.
by Matt Robinson
The high-performance version of MINI's Countryman crossover returns.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI 5-door Cooper S (2021)
May 2021
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
by Matt Robinson
To celebrate two decades of the 'new' MINI, it has been facelifted. Here's the Cooper S.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI Cooper S Sidewalk Convertible (2020)
Nov 2020
A convertible in Ireland? Are we mad? This pricey MINI ragtop has a few things going for it...
by Neil Briscoe
A convertible in Ireland? Are we mad? This pricey MINI ragtop has a few things going for it...
by Neil Briscoe
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MINI John Cooper Works GP (2020)
Oct 2020
Third time around, and the latest MINI GP has been at the Loopy Juice.
by Matt Robinson
Third time around, and the latest MINI GP has been at the Loopy Juice.
by Matt Robinson
![Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/10148_large.jpg)
MINI John Cooper Works
Jun 2020
MINI’s JCW hot hatch feels every bit the works.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI’s JCW hot hatch feels every bit the works.
by Dave Humphreys
![Car Reviews | MINI Electric Hatch (2020) | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Electric Hatch (2020) | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/10016_large.jpg)
MINI Electric Hatch (2020)
Apr 2020
Don't fret about the range, as the MINI Electric is one of the most engaging EVs of the moment.
by Dave Humphreys
Don't fret about the range, as the MINI Electric is one of the most engaging EVs of the moment.
by Dave Humphreys
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MINI Clubman JCW (2020)
Jul 2019
The MINI Clubman John Cooper Works has the performance, but can it provide genuine thrills?
by Neil Briscoe
The MINI Clubman John Cooper Works has the performance, but can it provide genuine thrills?
by Neil Briscoe
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MINI Cooper S 60 Years Edition (2019)
May 2019
MINI celebrates its diamond jubilee with a special edition Cooper S. Is it more than just a paint-and-stickers job, though?
by Neil Briscoe
MINI celebrates its diamond jubilee with a special edition Cooper S. Is it more than just a paint-and-stickers job, though?
by Neil Briscoe
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MINI Cooper S Convertible
Mar 2018
The revised, open-top version of the MINI Cooper S is put through its paces.
by Matt Robinson
The revised, open-top version of the MINI Cooper S is put through its paces.
by Matt Robinson
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/8110_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper S
Mar 2018
Facelift time for the Mk3 MINI. How good is the updated new hatchback model in Cooper S form?
by Matt Robinson
Facelift time for the Mk3 MINI. How good is the updated new hatchback model in Cooper S form?
by Matt Robinson
![Car Reviews | MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/8091_large.jpg)
MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4
Mar 2018
Biggest MINI gains part-electric power, but is it frugal enough?
by Neil Briscoe
Biggest MINI gains part-electric power, but is it frugal enough?
by Neil Briscoe
![Car Reviews | MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/7145_large.jpg)
MINI Countryman Cooper S E ALL4
May 2017
MINI introduces its first hybrid production model in the form of the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI introduces its first hybrid production model in the form of the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4.
by Dave Humphreys
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MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
Apr 2017
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
by Dave Humphreys
MINI hopes to define the hot crossover market with John Cooper Works Countryman.
by Dave Humphreys
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MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4
Mar 2017
Fast diesel version of MINI's Countryman aims to combine fun with frugality, but the price is hard to stomach.
by Maurice Malone
Fast diesel version of MINI's Countryman aims to combine fun with frugality, but the price is hard to stomach.
by Maurice Malone
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MINI Countryman Cooper S ALL4
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.
by Neil Briscoe
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.
by Neil Briscoe
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MINI John Cooper Works Clubman
Dec 2016
MINI's new John Cooper Works Clubman aims high, but can it deliver?
by Maurice Malone
MINI's new John Cooper Works Clubman aims high, but can it deliver?
by Maurice Malone
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MINI 5-door Cooper Seven
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?
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 5-door will suit those that love the MINI and want more space, but what's this 'Seven' version all about?
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Cooper S Convertible
Aug 2016
Like MINIs? Like having the wind in your hair? Like going quite fast? The MINI Cooper S Convertible could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like MINIs? Like having the wind in your hair? Like going quite fast? The MINI Cooper S Convertible could be for you.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI John Cooper Works Challenge
Jul 2016
MINI dials up the intensity on its already exciting John Cooper Works with the limited edition Challenge car.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI dials up the intensity on its already exciting John Cooper Works with the limited edition Challenge car.
by Kyle Fortune
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MINI Clubman ALL4
May 2016
MINI's quirky Clubman estate gets the option of four-wheel drive.
by Kyle Fortune
MINI's quirky Clubman estate gets the option of four-wheel drive.
by Kyle Fortune
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MINI John Cooper Works Convertible
May 2016
Like the 231hp JCW MINI, but fancy some wind in your hair? Your prayers have been answered.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Like the 231hp JCW MINI, but fancy some wind in your hair? Your prayers have been answered.
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper Convertible | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper Convertible | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/5812_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper Convertible
Feb 2016
New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.
by Dave Humphreys
New MINI Cooper Convertible kicks off the new drop-top range.
by Dave Humphreys
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S Convertible | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S Convertible | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/5771_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper S Convertible
Feb 2016
The fourth generation MINI Convertible arrives in time for summer. Let's hope we get one this year...
by Shane O' Donoghue
The fourth generation MINI Convertible arrives in time for summer. Let's hope we get one this year...
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Clubman Cooper S
Jan 2016
The MINI Clubman is bigger, more luxurious and more practical. Still good fun though, even if it is very expensive now.
by Neil Briscoe
The MINI Clubman is bigger, more luxurious and more practical. Still good fun though, even if it is very expensive now.
by Neil Briscoe
![Car Reviews | MINI Clubman Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Clubman Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/5087_large.jpg)
MINI Clubman Cooper S
Sep 2015
A more mature outlook leads to our favourite MINI yet, the new Clubman estate.
by Matt Robinson
A more mature outlook leads to our favourite MINI yet, the new Clubman estate.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI 5 door Cooper SD
Aug 2015
It might be the MINI for grown-ups, but an extra set of doors doesn't mean less fun.
by Dave Humphreys
It might be the MINI for grown-ups, but an extra set of doors doesn't mean less fun.
by Dave Humphreys
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MINI John Cooper Works
May 2015
More power, more kit and more fun from MINI’s range-topping John Cooper Works.
by Kyle Fortune
More power, more kit and more fun from MINI’s range-topping John Cooper Works.
by Kyle Fortune
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MINI 5 door Cooper D
Feb 2015
Can a five-door MINI still be a MINI? It's in Ireland now.
by Neil Briscoe
Can a five-door MINI still be a MINI? It's in Ireland now.
by Neil Briscoe
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper D | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper D | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/4089_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper D
Oct 2014
The all-new MINI Cooper D is now on sale, and it's utterly brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The all-new MINI Cooper D is now on sale, and it's utterly brilliant.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI 5 door Cooper S
Sep 2014
The MINI 5 door will sell well, though perhaps not in Cooper S guise in this part of the world.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 5 door will sell well, though perhaps not in Cooper S guise in this part of the world.
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI 5 door Cooper SD | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI 5 door Cooper SD | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/3958_large.jpg)
MINI 5 door Cooper SD
Sep 2014
Looks aside, the MINI 5 door makes a lot of sense, even in Cooper SD guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Looks aside, the MINI 5 door makes a lot of sense, even in Cooper SD guise.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Countryman
Jul 2014
Mild upgrades mark out the mid-life facelifted MINI Countryman - we drive a hot Cooper S ALL4 version.
by Matt Robinson
Mild upgrades mark out the mid-life facelifted MINI Countryman - we drive a hot Cooper S ALL4 version.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Jul 2014
MINI's contentious coupé-crossover receives some mild updates for 2014.
by Matt Robinson
MINI's contentious coupé-crossover receives some mild updates for 2014.
by Matt Robinson
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MINI ALL4 Racing
Apr 2014
We've driven the Dakar-winning ALL4 Racing, based (kind of) on the MINI Countryman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the Dakar-winning ALL4 Racing, based (kind of) on the MINI Countryman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Cooper D
Mar 2014
An all-new three-cylinder diesel engine to go with the rest of the new MINI.
by Neil Briscoe
An all-new three-cylinder diesel engine to go with the rest of the new MINI.
by Neil Briscoe
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/3285_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper
Jan 2014
Looks like the all-new MINI Cooper could be the sweet spot in the range.
by Kyle Fortune
Looks like the all-new MINI Cooper could be the sweet spot in the range.
by Kyle Fortune
![Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Cooper S | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/3284_large.jpg)
MINI Cooper S
Jan 2014
All-new MINI Cooper S to take on the junior hot hatch establishment.
by Kyle Fortune
All-new MINI Cooper S to take on the junior hot hatch establishment.
by Kyle Fortune
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MINI Paceman
Oct 2013
Has BMW/MINI finally gone a niche too far? We try out the MINI Paceman on Irish roads.
by Paul Healy
Has BMW/MINI finally gone a niche too far? We try out the MINI Paceman on Irish roads.
by Paul Healy
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MINI Countryman Camp concept
Jul 2013
We go camping in a one-off MINI creation based on the Countryman. Very camp...
by Matt Robinson
We go camping in a one-off MINI creation based on the Countryman. Very camp...
by Matt Robinson
![Car Reviews | MINI Paceman John Cooper Works | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Paceman John Cooper Works | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/2389_large.jpg)
MINI Paceman John Cooper Works
Feb 2013
MINI's Paceman gets a shot in the arm in John Cooper Works specification.
by Shane O' Donoghue
MINI's Paceman gets a shot in the arm in John Cooper Works specification.
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works GP | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works GP | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/2355_large.jpg)
MINI John Cooper Works GP
Feb 2013
The MINI 'GP2' isn't the most powerful hot hatch around, but you'd never believe it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
The MINI 'GP2' isn't the most powerful hot hatch around, but you'd never believe it.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Clubvan
Jan 2013
Fresh egg salesmen need not apply, but everyone else will love the new MINI van.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Fresh egg salesmen need not apply, but everyone else will love the new MINI van.
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI Paceman | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Paceman | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/2205_large.jpg)
MINI Paceman
Nov 2012
Cheap Evoque or less practical Countryman? Here's the MINI Paceman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
Cheap Evoque or less practical Countryman? Here's the MINI Paceman.
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works GP | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works GP | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/2204_large.jpg)
MINI John Cooper Works GP
Nov 2012
We've driven the fastest MINI ever, the new JCW GP - or GP2 to those in the know...
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the fastest MINI ever, the new JCW GP - or GP2 to those in the know...
by Shane O' Donoghue
![Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works Countryman | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI John Cooper Works Countryman | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/2068_large.jpg)
MINI John Cooper Works Countryman
Sep 2012
We've driven the 218hp, four-wheel drive John Cooper Works Countryman crossover.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've driven the 218hp, four-wheel drive John Cooper Works Countryman crossover.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Roadster Cooper S
Feb 2012
The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.
by Graeme Lambert
The Roadster may not be so suited to Irish weather, but it's the coolest MINI yet.
by Graeme Lambert
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MINI Coupe (pre-production)
Jun 2011
We've got behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the MINI Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue
We've got behind the wheel of a pre-production version of the MINI Coupé.
by Shane O' Donoghue
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MINI Hatch
Aug 2010
Revisions to the MINI range, including ultra-clean diesel engines, arrive in September; we've driven it.
by Paddy Comyn
Revisions to the MINI range, including ultra-clean diesel engines, arrive in September; we've driven it.
by Paddy Comyn
![Car Reviews | MINI Countryman | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Countryman | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/210_lead.jpg)
MINI Countryman
Aug 2010
MINI has just entered the crossover market with its new Countryman. But is it really a MINI?
by Nick Maher
MINI has just entered the crossover market with its new Countryman. But is it really a MINI?
by Nick Maher
![Car Reviews | MINI Countryman | CompleteCar.ie Car Reviews | MINI Countryman | CompleteCar.ie](/img/testdrives/76_lead.jpg)
MINI Countryman
May 2010
CompleteCar.ie gets behind the wheel of MINI's new SUV, the Countryman.
by Mark Nichol
CompleteCar.ie gets behind the wheel of MINI's new SUV, the Countryman.
by Mark Nichol
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