Video Summary
Here are the key points and findings:- The new Mini offers customizable tail light and headlight designs.
- The electric and petrol versions of the Mini look similar, but underneath they have different platforms. The petrol one uses a revised older platform, while the electric is on an all-new platform.
- The main visual difference is the electric Mini's blanked-out grill.
- The petrol version is available as a five-door, unlike the electric one.
- The new Mini has a cleaner, more appealing design than the previous generation.
- It's available in Classic, Exclusive, and Sport trim levels, with Sport having a more aggressive front bumper.
- The reviewed Sport model has two-tone bodywork, John Cooper Works badging, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
- The electric car has flush door handles.
- The trunk is small.
- The interior has a large, circular screen with crisp colors.
- Climate control is operated through the screen, making adjustments a bit fiddly.
- There's no place to rest one's arm when operating the center screen, which can be a problem when driving.
- Quality and build are good, but things get scratchy lower down.
- The steering wheel rim is a bit too fat.
- The passenger seat can have ISOFIX fittings.
- The standard electric Mini starts at £30,000, while the test car is £42,470.
- An average saving of around £1700 is possible through carwow.
- A Tesla Model 3 starts at £38,000 and offers more for less.
- Drivers sit higher than in previous Minis due to the battery pack.
- Tire and wind noise at higher speeds are noticeable.
- Testing revealed 0-60 mph in 6.23 seconds.
- The reviewer would only “Shortlist” this Mini, but recommends it because it has character.
