Mini
Got your eye on a shiny new Mini? Check out our Expert Ratings, reviews and latest Mini news before signing on the dotted line.
Expert Ratings
Our unique Expert Rating index aggregates reviews from 30 of the top UK motoring websites to give you the best advice on a new Mini
Previous models
The following models are no longer on sale, but the Expert Rating reports are still valuable tools for car buyers.
Latest Mini news
New and updated Mini models, as well as industry news about Mini
Britain’s best-selling cars of 2022
The previously turbulent annual best-sellers chart is starting to settle somewhat, with the Vauxhall Corsa starting to edge ahead in the sales race.
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Latest Mini reviews
We test the latest Mini models, with a variety of short test drives and comprehensive road tests
Mini Electric test drive
There's plenty to like about the Mini Electric, being great fun to drive. But the battery will do no favours for those with range anxiety.
Mini Clubman John Cooper Works test drive
The Mini Clubman John Cooper Works is a unique proposition — a small family car with estate-like looks, genuine character and hot hatch performance.
Mini Cooper S hatch test drive
The new Mini isn’t a big change, but the updates help freshen up what’s now a four-year-old car. The result is eye-catching and feels premium.
More Mini features
Which country produces the best new cars?
It's an age-old argument – which country produces the best cars? Well, The Car Expert has all the data to bring you the definitive results.
Plug-in hybrids – what’s on sale and what’s coming soon?
As more motoring brands add plug-in hybrids to their model line-ups, our comprehensive guide tells you what's available now and what's coming soon.
Electric cars – what’s on sale and what’s coming soon?
As more car buyers make the switch to electric cars, our comprehensive guide tells you what's available now and what's coming soon.
The best hot hatches for under £10k
Britain loves a hot hatch, so we’ve picked out some of the best hot hatches you can find on the used market for less than £10K.
Latest car subscription service offerings
Car ownership is morphing into usership, and car manufacturers are introducing subscription service plans to keep new car sales flowing.
2018 London Motor Show preview
This month the London Motor Show returns, with a host of brand new cars for visitors to view, touch and sit in over the course of four days.
BMW and MINI announce part-exchange allowance for older diesels
The BMW Group has announced a new £2,000 part-exchange allowance for customers trading in an older diesel car on a new low emissions BMW or MINI model.
The ten safest new cars of 2017 revealed
The UK's independent car safety experts have put together their list of the ten safest new cars of 2017. We look at all of the top ten choices.
The Top 10 concept cars of 2014 – Part Two
In the second part of our Top Ten Concept Cars feature, The Car Expert highlights the Final Five concepts, representing the very best automotive showstoppers of 2014.
Mapping out movie car chases
The car chase is a staple of action movies. We look at some classic car chases and the routes they took, so you can recreate them for yourself.
Why a classic car can be a good investment
One of the most fascinating areas of luxury spending is on collectable items, such as classic cars. As well as providing considerable driving enjoyment, many buyers consider a classic car to have great investment potential.
Who makes the most reliable engines?
Figures released by a consumer warranty company show that some famous-name car brands make some of the least reliable engines on the market.
Worst cars of the year? 2012’s least-inspiring efforts
it might be unfair to describe these as the worst cars of the year for 2012, but they are all still underwhelming in one way or another.
