Mini Cooper S 5-door | evo REVIEWS

[@Magic_Vince]

when You change the chrome Ring around the taillights to a Black one, the whole rear end looks more pleasant

[@Gavin756]

I've read a fair few of Dan's reviews on the print format, quality stuff. Nice to see him on the channel!

[@llewkcornosaj]

Dan you're a fantastic reviewer. More reviews from you please!

[@paulrobinson9355]

Just recently changed my 2017 Fiesta ST3 for this car and I can honestly say I've done the right thing! Yes, it's more expensive but it excels in every aspect over the Fiesta ST and I genuinely think it's a bit quicker and my ST had the Mountune 215 kit installed too! Great car!

[@sleepercell9926]

4 doors on a mini is just wrong!

[@Hffllf]

it's a nice car and it's not ugly

[@gap816]

Very good, informative and detailed review. I can almost feel the car described. Keep on!

[@MaxumDX]

Most helpful car-review in terms of driving-dynamics I've seen for a long time. VERY GOOD!

[@taraf109]

Nice review Dan!

[@Echoes1910]

Useful video. I’ve just bought myself a 66 plate MCS 5dr all in black with 24,000 miles and can’t wait to take delivery next week. I know the styling of the 5dr is marmite, however I really like it and the extra doors make it more practical. I’m certain I’m going to be very happy with my new purchase.

[@VivaBein]

Seeing a lot of B.S about the new guy, given its his first review of a relatively important car I think he did a great job. He reviews cars guys, he isn't an actor. Everything he's said is on point and punches home everything important to an Evo reader: the way the car feels and performs. Listen to what he's saying not to how he's saying it, besides you'd normally read the majority of his works.

[@skodanorman]

Exactly! Heck of a lot of pressure for the first review and I'm sure over time he'll releax more in front of the camera. Good work Dan.

[@MidNightRyder1000]

"I can't believe the amount of fun I'm having. Its Incredible" -- while having the most serious/bored looking face while driving ever hahaha. But damn he can sure whip it! Nice vid

[@orangeorphan]

such a fun little car! I always hated the new mini' because of the way they look, but after driving one a few years ago on a road trip I fell in love with the go cart handling.

[@tishenahmun5676]

I like this new guy. Very articulate and on point. He should do more reviews.

[@SykesAJ]

Great review - detailed, enthusiastic, interesting. Thanks guys!

[@rootsmanuva82]

A surprisingly glowing review! Good to see MINI hasn't lost it's touch, even if the styling is too puffy.

[@_conrad]

BMW on point, this backend looks very good on track

[@armourdaddy805]

classics never let you down.

[@isctony]

Excellent review from Dan - Looking forward to the JCW review!

[@anotherone10]

The rear lights are a bit too 'anime' lol. Don't know what BMW was thinking there.

[@THERUBBISHPCKID]

I agree that when they lit up, they did look a bit like anime eyes but I really like these new mini lights

[@harryc266]

In person they look good, and the upgraded headlights are amazing!

[@wal7070]

true. the rear lights and the new styling in general is clearly aimed at the female market which is a shame

[@lejink]

Schleberger My grandparents use 'lol'... Not sure how you judge age with it

[@DavidElCid300]

LOL

[@andresfresa123]

I love my new mini!!

[@the___truth8038]

Andres Saavedra 😊

[@yaboijames_]

Good review

[@GeneralmoffblogsBlogspotmoffvs]

From what you have said, I really like this new cooper S. Only I really dislike the styling. We have a Vw golf gti 5 door and it just looks so much better, in my opinion.

[@ImLeuff]

I can't tell if it's Q7 or Q9 rival...

[@bernardocruz3664]

he is being sarcastic

[@fast_eddie3441]

Well done Dan, you are a welcome new wheel man to the team, articulation and oversteer go a long way. Mini, 189bhp from a 2ltr turbo engine that doesnt like to rev? Really? Much more to be had from that engine surely...

[@Gazatron12]

Contemplating part exchanging my Colt Ralliart for one of these but still not sure about the looks!

[@hunghuge7717]

Electric steering? Erm. Hasn't that been on minis for ages?

[@TheCuriousNoob]

Was about to post that lol... they've had electric power steering since 2007

[@thbe566]

yeah, I caught that too. an embarrassing case of "I don't know what to say about the steering so I'll just complain about the electric rack like everybody else does".

[@bigfred0997]

Try 2002 that they have had electric power steering in all minis as im sick of changing them out of cars and getting them refurbished

[@ScottZ370]

Defnitely looks awkwardly long with the extra length and the tinted windows make it seem even longer somehow

[@ahmetcantasci]

as an older cooper s user (turbocharged one), newer sounds better i have to say. and you are the first person i heard that older engine was more fun. it looks hideous though.

[@SPWGAMING550]

A sexy interior and sounds nice. But would still have a old cooper

[@harryc266]

Why? You idiot

[@IrishGaucho]

Can anyone please give this guy a soul?!?

[@alexandrupirvu3987]

Awesome review!

[@enjoymusic4895]

i want one of this.....hopefully available in JCW S 5 doors...

[@tdinternetcafe1586]

It looks good but here, the price of a 5 door mini cooper S is at 2,800,000 Php. Convert it and it would be a whooping 62k USD. The dealers in the country (only 2 of them) offer it at $62k starting price and I dont know why.

[@Edward135i]

Why is everyone talking about the rear, did you look at the front, that think hit ever ugly branch on the way down.

[@Gaudine]

More details about the interior??

[@mattiase87]

Nice review :)

[@QsMxReJecTzz]

great reviewer !! one question tho, what happened to the other guy ? or do they both do reviews now ?

[@jaw1489]

Why did they come out with this if they released the countryman and the coupe version of that

[@TheCuriousNoob]

Four door Cooper S is several hundred pounds lighter than the Countryman and it looks more like the two-door. Countryman is way bigger and Clubman has strange barn doors instead of a hatch.

[@ceciliacosma7367]

Dan Prosser is the Journo's name; just in case anyone wanted to know.

[@masmouta1994]

Fwd slides! I like that. Well done bmw

[@lewis72]

It is, to quote SniffPetrol "fucking massive".

[@Maximan166]

The rear lights are hideous.

[@xavierjones4574]

... whole fucking vehicle is garbage and hideous

[@TheJoeMB]

I'd like him to wring the new M4/M3 on that circuit, to undo what they said about it on the ECOTY video.

[@mariuszanfir2298]

Although you may be biased because your profile pic is an M3 :P, I do agree that on that particular video the M3 was presented as a failure on BMW's part, which kinda contradicts what everyone else says. Yes is different as much as the context forces it to be, but it still delivers 100% of what it aims for. Some people that are driving fanatics actually ordered one (I won't give names :P). True, the competition for COTY makes it fade in the background pretty quickly, but that still doesn't make it the car that was pictured.

[@TheJoeMB]

Haha you're right on both counts :)

[@avalanx]

Dan Prosser is a good presenter (y)

[@albertobenelli]

Is he the Cold Play singer ?

[@RussellRobinson77]

Tbh id rather have the base 3 door 3 cyl. With a little cash added in it could be just as good as the S but also unique :)

[@Godot28]

Had one before. Recently upgraded to the 2.0S. Completely different animals...

[@banestock]

Is it better or worse than the 3 door?

[@cuthberter]

pretty sure all 'new' minis have had electric power steering, not just this latest version

[@ThisIsMTH]

Considering it was so fun and exciting, I didn't even see an attempt as a smile from this guy. Quite an incomplete review I feel with no comparison to rivals, especially when there are SO many alternatives in this marketplace.

[@Jfk50]

He smiled a little at 6:02 and that's about it. Lol

[@wal7070]

***** yeh and that's because he almost lost it

[@rqkeating]

wurdup354 I thought he was good. I was glad to not hear the typical fake giddy laughter that seems to be part of car review videos now a days.

[@NickJohnsonMyCarCoach_Nick]

If this is about the 5 - door version, why was no effort made to tell us about the room in the back or talk about the extra practicality from having the extra doors?!

[@BestCarSound]

Evo's not about it. There are other channels for that.

[@NickJohnsonMyCarCoach_Nick]

I disagree. Granted it doesn't need to be a in-depth consumer review but potential customers who will be buying this over the 3 - door will be because of those extra doors, so we do need to know what difference they make .

[@BestCarSound]

No other Evo vid showed us rear seats etc.

[@lotusgav]

I think that's Dan's first effort at a full length video isn't it? Can be forgiven for being a bit stiff don't you think? I'm sure he'll ease up with practice - the content was good which is half the point…

[@TheCanadianCyclist]

a real mans car...

[@Veyronp87]

189 bhp from a 2.0 turbo is kind of crappy

[@rucarnuts13]

Even the early supercharged cars' 1.6's produced 169 BHP. Not far down from the new guy, but it weighed a hell-of-a-lot-less.

[@THERUBBISHPCKID]

I feel like you're not putting emotion into this review, you seem bord and don't want to do it. And it kinda makes me feel like your just good at reviewing things and are not a car guy

[@baderalbahrani9204]

Nice and strong car should available to be competitor with TOYOTA and KIA in Saudi Arabia

[@zecc81]

For it's fun, practicality, and uniqueness I actually like it a lot but I would NEVER get over the fake front hood scoop. I get some people just think it "looks cool," but I can't stand styling features based on real features that don't exist. This is an epidemic for most carmakers today.

[@Gandalf606]

The car was a saloon - i.e. it has a hard top. If you want a car with a hood, buy the cabriolet.

[@minicoopersf5627]

That is not a fake hoodscoop at first I thought so but when we opened the hood of Cooper there were 2 holes from the hood scoop so yeah case closed

[@korintusnara7563]

i like this guy

[@Tednessful]

Cool review for a gigantic car. What's lost in styiling was won in balance.

[@panz3r696]

love this video, looking at buying one of these 5 door S mini's, a Focus st, an Audi s1 or a Peugeot 308 gti and this videos reaaally pushing the mini on me, shame the S1 evo review is rubbish

[@jaredk817]

is it AWD ?

[@Samm39567]

FWD only

[@PeakTorque]

The first gen BMW mini was great. Great steering, still one of the funnest cars I have owned. After 2006 everything went massive down hill. Theres nothing mini about Minis these days. They are now huge ugly lumps with crap steering and huge plastic arches. Wtf is up with the plastic arches?! The whole mini range is now hideous ugly for me. Bring back the first gen ethos. Keep them small and fun. Look at this thing compared to a first gen cooper s. What a monstrosity!

[@alancollins4403]

First gen BMW Mini was 75% Rover designed out of G Dec at Gaydon. I drove an R56 (2nd gen) and thought it quick - but dull and ugly soI bought the last of the superchargers and I love it

[@user-vl8dn8cu1u]

fun fun fun fun fun fun fun fun... and fun. :) so many funs

[@irekfilms]

The car has 192 HP or 189 BHP you should know that!

[@WeAreN1nja]

This is incorrect. 😅

[@pranavmukesh]

nice review, just wish he had a little bit more personality!

[@kinqazure6336]

Ford focus st goes by

[@40000pirate]

Goodbye Mini, goodbye forever...

[@camryt]

Too much "yeah", Dan.

[@Gisae]

In what universe is this "mini"?

[@BChan1991]

He's pretty good but he's hella bland

[@rucarnuts13]

Damn it's ugly! Even the bread-van/hearse MINIs are good-looking by comparison! There's not a single redeeming feature about that body aside from the fact that it has 5 doors now. And I'll always prefer the old supercharged cars to any of the turbo Minis. They're so much more charismatic and responsive.

[@TheSpeedfreak665]

British Hipster

[@magla3oon]

If it was my money, I'd lease this for a year or two at most. It isn't the best investment as a car. If I was to own a hot hatch in the long run, I'd either go with the Fiesta ST or Golf GTI. Mini are notorious for their reliability issues. This should have been addressed in the video. On a side note, the presenter should stick to writing, he isn't the best personality to put in front of a camera.

[@TheEryk03]

Silly car

[@ivycheng9501]

Stop talking about this car on the track....we get the point! There is no track around here in yorkshire!

[@stu8506]

Mini grocery getter.

[@mercoid]

Fa fa f a fa fuh fuh fa. Fa fa fa fuh fa fuh fuh! Fuf fuf fuf fluh.

[@bismarchiavelli]

His lifeless eyes and stoic demeanor tell me he should be working for consumer reports, not making videos for enthusiasts.

[@alancollins4403]

As an R53 Cooper S owner I found this informative and engaging. Good understanding of the various dynamics and settings and remained coherent - even when lift off over steering. Give the lad a chance - how was your first video received - oh you haven't posted one.

[@bismarchiavelli]

You're right, his review was informative and useful for someone in the market for whatever the hell this car is. That's why I recommended consumer reports (see my comment above). I'm not paid to create videos for automotive enthusiasts, but if I was I would probably smile a bit more. P.S. This is merely constructive criticism, although I don't want it to sound supportive. You know, when in Rome.

[@mercoid]

Me no wike IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Ohbibiga]

why BMW keep making bigger and bigger mini.... this is not mini anymore

[@robiulahmed]

A bit too big to be called a mini.

[@RaytheonNublinski]

MINI? That thing is bigger than my mk7 GTI. I had a r56. That was a real MINI. This is a, we'll there's no nice way to say it - this thing fucking sucks. You could almost land a 747 on the roof of that barge.

[@jaxmyers]

The mk7 GTI is 167.5 inches long and this Mini is 157.4 inches long. So even the bigger Mini is smaller.

[@jonathanclarkewater]

Definitely a car for the ladies.

[@Terraceview]

Just buy a Triumph.

[@StuartLoria]

So it is a downgrade, got it

[@OmniHerioc]

So this new guy doesn't really review cars, but rather try to sell them... Great EVO just got a bit more dull.

[@alancollins4403]

As an R53 Cooper S owner I found this informative and engaging. Good understanding of the various dynamics and settings and remained coherent - even when lift off over steering. Give the lad a chance - I know who'll who have more views by the end of the week.

[@edansamson9070]

Sorry dude, nice try but boring. Lets see more of Richard Meaden and Henry Catchpole. They are the best. Jethro is good too.

[@blatantlyjohn6234]

Ghastly.

[@Sam-mw5hx]

The mini's are too big and they look hideous. Fire everyone in the design team. The older ones look far better.

[@DavidElCid300]

+sillymoons oo Totally disagree.

[@PaddyMcQueen]

Henry Catchpole back plz. The car is ugly

[@gabe1244]

wheres jethrow this guy is chump

[@mark314158059]

They've made this look like the Chinese knock off

[@willdau]

Plop.

[@iainmurray9961]

Seems like a good car... Just a shame it looks butt ugly.

[@skodanorman]

Its bloody hideous!

[@Neil2022]

My wife has a 2014 Cooper S, horrible car. Slow, cramped and noisy. She likes it though because of the colour..!

[@honey6446464]

My god is that guy annoying

[@icemanroyal]

I d take a Subaru WRX for about the same price over this ugly (in my opinion), overpriced throwback to the real mini which this car embodies in idea only but misses the mark in all other areas. I guess the marketing guys were really leaning hard on the old heritage of the mini when trying to sell this one, probably made a few Brits feel misty eyed and thoughtfull of they're old Mini's while BMW went off laughing to the bank.

[@xavierjones4574]

Mini = SHIT More British snakeoil cars

[@twistinmymelon1660]

Damn that's ugly!!

[@TheKiteless]

19 grand!? I'd want to be sponsored by BMW to drive something as ugly as that.