2014 Mini hatchback review - What Car?

[@lanehogger1532]

Having had a 1.5t petrol Cooper from new for almost 6 years I can say we are really impressed. The reliability has been faultless and we are going to go for 10 years ownership at least before we move on. The fact that since we bought it bmw now have this engine in lots of its brand new models shows it’s a great unit.

[@ReeceHxwe]

Is your petrol consumption good

[@lanehogger1532]

@@ReeceHxwe mainly used for short runs. Long term economy is 36mpg👍🏼

[@ReeceHxwe]

@@lanehogger1532 was thinking of swapping my fiesta st for one but I get 37-40mpg in that so Unsure if I'd get much more in the mini then🤣

[@ReeceHxwe]

@@lanehogger1532 I get round 360-380 miles a tank

[@ocelliotts]

I want one bad. Drove the 2015 which is identical, fell in love, and now have one on order. Mine only came to 28K with tons of bells and whistles and the full 7yr 100K mile bumper to bumper warranty. My old 2007 mini trade in will bring it down to 21K left to pay off. Being only 1 second slower I went with the non-S for insurance reasons but believe me, the drive is plenty thrilling and handling is fantastic. The comment they made about the arm rest I think misses the mark because they didn't point out that it has a setting where the arm rest lowers down supporting your arm in the perfect position to both shift as well as work the mini drive infotainment system. I got the high end 12 speaker harmon/kardon sound system, storage upgrade, mini drive system, panoramic moon roof, entertainment package, upgraded bluetooth connectivity and more. I keep going down and test driving the models similar to what I've ordered because I cannot believe how much fun it is to drive. I tested 4 cars when I thought about trading mine in and none of them came close to putting a smile on my face like the mini did when driving. Can't wait till it gets here.

[@damnhockey]

+Scott Elliott Totally agree with your comments. The arm rest 'tilts' down and it is now in a perfect position to access the tuning knob. The 3 cyl is a total blast to drive, sharp quick steering, this mini put a HUGE grin on your face. The interior is impressive, I love the upgraded materials and design. It now looks like a 'premium' car interior.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

The 3 cylinder is awesome. I went in wanting an "S" until I drove the 3 cyl. It's plenty fun and sounds great too. Picking mine up this week.

[@damnhockey]

Photo314159 Congratulations, you will love your new mini. I test drove a lot of cars and the mini made me grin . My mini is almost a year old and it is just as much fun now as it was on the first day. Enjoy your new mini Cooper.

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Thank you!

[@damnhockey]

The driving experience of the 3 cylinder Mini Cooper is so friggin good! I test drove the s and non-s back to back. The 3 cylinder Mini Cooper was a blast to drive. I agree 100% on the arm rest, I use it all the time, I have it horizontal when I drive & I tilt it down to access the controller. Being a mini owner, you can appreciate the positive driving experience of driving a mini cooper. Enjoy your new mini cooper, it is a great grin machine. Happy for you.

[@MattRobb]

Just bought the same mini as in the video for my first car with the sat nav etc, however put on a glass sun roof and full leather sports seats. I wanted it to look pretty nice and black and red is totally my color scheme and I'm 18 so it looks young and sporty. Can't wait to pick it up next week I just passed my test.

[@claytonagius1252]

What are the pros and cons ?

[@Reko_89]

Excellent review. I just purchased a pre owned minis very similar to this as my daily driver (second car) and I absolutely LOVE IT!

[@Scout-nj7xj]

7 years on the design still looks contemporary and desirable. 2022 versions of the Gen3 are over styled and have lost the purity of design shown here.

[@Hermetic_]

Question: Can anyone recommend an online forum where I could read about reliability and maintenance of a 2014 Mini Diesel? Thanks in advanced!!

[@philipscott1128]

The armrest is an optional extra.

[@colinharvey1049]

the idrive controller comes with the visual boast stereo and up. TLC now only covers Three years and up to 36,000 miles not the Five years and upto 50,000 that was available prior to January 2017 cars.

[@thebanditsix]

Audi A1 looks dated compared to a mini.

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I agree

[@obrienqwerty]

This is a beautiful piece of design: a strong echo of the original with the benefits of modern technology. Yet, weirdly, I don't want one.

[@ravzb40]

It looks really nice and I like the fact that they have a entertainment system placed in. But, the price is a bit high for a mini, could really just go for a Polo or Fiesta

[@joshstreet3919]

RavB40 you get the higher resale value with the MINI though. The Polo isn't that bad but the Fiestas resale values aren't great.

[@dajoe3438]

RavB40 the Mini is much more comparable to a Golf like Boss Buse stated from a luxury and quality point of view. Where I live in Austria it is even more "respected", you could say, than that.

[@irekfilms]

I love the armrest and do NOT fold it away like you SUGEST !

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Manual or Auto?

[@yetiandbean9223]

Why do(did) you love the armrest? I'm intrigued, I absolutely hate armrests personally

[@nicholasr6381]

Am hanging out for mine to turn up next month

[@claytonagius1252]

Best mini cooper colour?

[@B3rri0]

Racing green ;)

[@thebanditsix]

those fuel figures lol, you won't get anywhere near the claimed figure's.

[@EmreBozkurtGuitar]

Choosing A1 over this is a no brainer. Cabin qlty, sturdiness, road and wind insulation etc, much better than mini.

[@the___truth8038]

Yikes! Didn't realise people could be that deluded lol.

[@EmreBozkurtGuitar]

+BLAH blah blah

[@Tennisbolden]

A1 is a great car. I have had one for 3 years and really enjoyed it. Now, I'm looking for something with a bit more personality and less drives-like-you-expect-it-to, if you know what I mean. Which is why I fell for the MINI :)

[@charliewiltermood2879]

The A1 is a great, cute and very cool car but audi are boring to drive the mini is fun and i hate to be cliche but like a go kart.

[@danwaters7827]

A1 is better than a cooper 🤣🤣🤣….dull boring with no character whatsoever …. Like inviting hitler to a dinner party!

[@rafaeldonadeuparera4996]

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