MINI Cooper Mk3

NEXT year marks 25 years since BMW launched the modern MINI.

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THE DRIVING EXPERIENCE

YOU SAID "Excellent acceleration, which is ideal in the cut and thrust of urban traffic, and the brakes are really impressive. Ride comfort is also a lot better than my previous 68-reg MINI."

MPG AND RUNNING COSTS

YOU SAID "Servicing costs at official dealers are scandalous, but the fuel economy is excellent; so far I am averaging 39mpg."

INFOTAINMENT AND ELECTRICS

YOU SAID "The hi-fi was so disappointing that I had to install an aftermarket sound system. I love the retro switches; their functions are learned very quickly, whereas a touchscreen can require several stages, which is very distracting."

PRACTICALITY AND SPACE

YOU SAID