Mini is one of the most recognisable names in the UK car market, although the modern brand is very different from the original small car that made the badge famous. Today’s Mini is owned by BMW, and its cars are larger, more upmarket and more expensive than the old Mini image might suggest.

The current range still starts with the Mini Cooper hatchback, which remains the model most people picture when they think of the brand. But Mini now stretches well beyond that. There are petrol and electric versions of the Cooper, the Aceman electric crossover, the larger Countryman SUV, Convertible models and John Cooper Works performance versions. The result is a small brand with a surprisingly varied range.

For UK buyers, Mini’s appeal is partly emotional and partly practical. The cars have a strong sense of style, and even the more sensible models usually feel less anonymous than many mainstream alternatives. A Mini is rarely the cheapest way into a small hatchback, crossover or SUV, but buyers are often paying for design, image, cabin feel and the sense that the car has a bit more personality than the norm.

The trade-off is that some Minis can become expensive quite quickly once options are added, and not every model is as practical as a similarly priced rival. The electric models also need the usual checks around driving range, public charging and how well they fit your daily use. This page brings together all of our Mini coverage in one place, including Expert Ratings, reviews, news and feature articles, so you can compare the range and see which models make sense beyond the badge.