Mini Cooper S Hardtop: What's New For 2022?

[@Reoniz]

Would you drive a Mini?

[@jakeblum5125]

Yes (puts glasses on) wait that’s not a fiat 😭

[@Reoniz]

@@jakeblum5125 🤣🤣

[@SeanGriffith7]

Hell yea I love these cars💦

[@samiraescobar7222]

Yes absolutely

[@samiraescobar7222]

@@jakeblum5125 Gucci Fiat only

[@soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495]

This is the first time I've visited this channel and (even though I'm in the UK so some of the content isn't relevant due to general differences in car culture and also model-specific differences to our market) I just want to note that the reviewer's delivery is fantastic. He's not trying too hard to be a "car reviewer", clearly doesn't feel the need to be brash and OTT like too many do, and is naturally very watchable. Cheers!

[@Reoniz]

Thank you so much! That's a very kind sentiment... I was actually a bit under the weather the day I filmed this particular video, on top of taking a terrible route plagued with traffic. But, to read your comment -- alls well! 😎👍

[@leom00n79]

Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2 door is my dream car!!! I’d love to have a British Racing Green, Malt Brown Interior, Automatic, Iconic Package 😻😻😻

[@Reoniz]

You got taste!! 😎🔥👍

[@leom00n79]

Would you own a Mini Cooper S???

[@Reoniz]

Umm... I'm a big proponent of RWD, but I'd do a 6spd JCW with that more aggressive front diff

[@ZenGeeks]

This is dope. Makes me want to drive a Mini

[@Reoniz]

Natural progression from the bug 🐞

[@BioHazzzz]

Picking up an island blue S in the exact same spec next weekend! Cannot wait! Thank for such an amazing review!

[@Reoniz]

That's awesome, congrats on your new Mini!! And thank you 😅😅

[@Darthwriter]

Thanks for the review! I'm picking up my new Mini Cooper S tomorrow after noon. Similar options as the one in this review but British Racing Green with White top/mirrors and the darker Anthracite headliner. Can't wait!

[@Reoniz]

That is a super clean spec!! I love British racing green... and especially on British vehicles! The dark headliner would be a personal must for me!! Did you go with auto?

[@Darthwriter]

@@Reoniz Thanks! I went with an automatic. First time having it in a Mini for me. (I've had 3 others off and on over the last 18 years, all standard.) But my job involves a lot of driving, often sitting in traffic, and I'm kind over spending 30-60 minutes riding a clutch alternating between 1st & 2nd gear. 😐 Regardless, very excited to get it. 😁

[@Reoniz]

@@Darthwriter that is completely fair and the auto boxes in these are pretty wicked... enjoy your new ride!! 😅

[@Darthwriter]

@@Reoniz Thanks! I picked it up this after noon and spent quite a bit of time messing with all the settings and controls. Wireless CarPlay is pretty sweet. Just got back from a quick night drive. Sport mode is a blast. Also the headlights in this car are fantastic. My last one was a 2011 and I always thought the headlights were pretty weak.

[@Reoniz]

@@Darthwriter 2014 and onward MINI's (if optioned with LED's) have some of the best headlights in the business! Congrats on your new ride and remember to "motor hard" 😂

[@petermcnish5660]

I'm getting an all black mini cooper s sport trim in the UK 🇬🇧, which has the Nav Pack and comfort Pack (false truck floor) like the one you review it also has the JCW aerodynamic kit on it and JCW sports alcantera seats . Looks very aggressive and stealthy in all black. Should be with me in October. Great review btw

[@Reoniz]

Thank you! That sounds like a sweet spec... I especially like the alcantera bucket seats !! 🤠🔥

[@A1150N_]

Hi, I’ve just brought home my new cooper S with the JCW aerodynamic kit and JCW alcantara seats! Moonwalk grey with the black roof! I love it!

[@dennishouck2281]

Getting mine next month, but I’m still a little worried about the reliability issues. That said, I’m so excited to get it!

[@twalsh1801]

thanks for informative review

[@Reoniz]

Gotchu !! 😅👍

[@ENGBriseB]

Love the new Copper S but not the top of the range too much. Have a manual and go for a standard version of the JCW.

[@Reoniz]

Understood 😎🤝

[@leom00n79]

Hey Reoniz, can you review the JCW 2023 Automatic if you can please. The Pat Moss Edition looks bad ass!

[@Reoniz]

I'm gonna try my best!!

[@CobraCommanderX]

how can you have dual-zone climate controls..in a mini

[@Reoniz]

Lmaoo... I was thinking the same thing, this car reallyyy doesn't NEED that

[@ericerven5456]

Would like to see the Mini S with the manual trans

[@Reoniz]

It's so much fun with a stick... I gotta film with one some time soon!

[@Triggaaar]

You need to test the clubman JCW

[@countalucard4226]

I am going to trade in my 2020 and am disappointed that I don’t see the white silver available on the “Build Your Own” Mini USA website. Even checking dealership inventories online I can’t find one. Oh well “Happy Motoring.”

[@atrium.]

hey there! i have a question for you. I will be purchasing a mini cooper (not s) on monday and I have configured everything to be black: exterior; wheels, paint, door handles and dark tinted windows and interior; black leather seats etc. Now as you can tell i loveeee that black on black on black design, minimalst clean... my question: what do you think about the interior ceiling being dark? i know that the standard is the tan roof lining.. what would you prefer with all the other features being black? do you think it would give it some levity to keep it bright or would it break the black on black look? (asking about your personal opinion, i know it's a preference thing haha)

[@atrium.]

oh nvm, you even mentioned it in the video ha! i typed the above while watching haha

[@Reoniz]

Hahaha ya... I'm definitely team black headliner!! Sounds like a sweet blacked out Mini 😎👍

[@samiraescobar7222]

Make it a JCW and its mine

[@Reoniz]

I have tremendous respect for you

[@karisma2482]

It’s definitely not super comfortable for tall ppl. My boyfriend is 6’3 250 and his biggest complaint is getting in and out my car…. And his head is about half an inch to an inch from touching the roof… Lol…. However, I’m 5’9 190 and I find my car very comfortable and easy to get in and out of.

[@Reoniz]

Ya I have a good time in there at 6'2... but getting in and out is the worst part 😔 Do you have a 2-door or 4-door?

[@karisma2482]

@@Reoniz I have a 2 door

[@Reoniz]

@@karisma2482 that's what's up!! I actually have a review of the 4 door coming soon... but I much prefer the 2 door you have 😎

[@karisma2482]

@@Reoniz same. I love my 2 door. I want it to stay mini looking and to me 4 doors just aren’t as cool and don’t look as mini

[@Pete_Harris]

What is 'crummy' about the paddle shifters?

[@mustafatariq3252]

Is mini an English car or a German? He said a couple of times that BMW owns mini, which is a German brand and the tail lights are like England Flag, scratching my head here.

[@Reoniz]

Both are true... the heritage of Mini is certainly British, but it's owned and operated by BMW -- thus sharing parts, engines, and even platforms with BMW models. This blurs the line, but ya, both.

[@AS102305]

Cool review ! Is that the Rooftop Grey or White Silver ?

[@Reoniz]

Thanks!! White silver 😎

[@AS102305]

@@Reoniz thanks 😉

[@Reoniz]

@@AS102305 gotchu!!

[@nicholasr6381]

I miss the driving lights!

[@Reoniz]

I agree!!! 😢

[@Bambotb]

It's only 7k cheaper than A class petrol in my country...don't you think it's stupid to pick it over A class?

[@leom00n79]

Are the new mini’s reliable???

[@Reoniz]

As far as I know, as reliable as any modern ~luxury~ vehicle

[@bloomvikung]

What colour is this? Thanks

[@Reoniz]

White silver metallic !!

[@s000mable]

Wgat colour is this?

[@mmushroom76]

What's the colour? White silver?

[@Reoniz]

That's 100% right!! White silver metallic

[@nicholasreid7520]

@@Reoniz whats the name of the colour

[@Reoniz]

@@nicholasreid7520 my guy... it's in the comment you responded to!! White Silver Metallic

[@angelvillafanepinto]

like the car but is practically unaffordable in my country

[@Reoniz]

Really? 😭 Where are you located/how much is the car there?

[@angelvillafanepinto]

@@Reoniz well a 2017 hardtop model S still at 25k new ones exceeds the 35k

[@Reoniz]

Oooof... markets messed up rn in general to be fair but that's rough

[@leom00n79]

I plan on getting Mini Cooper S 2023 before the end of this year, can someone please inform me the reliability of this particular model. Thank you

[@jakeblum5125]

😋

[@Reoniz]

Yum

[@bkirstie]

don’t like the british flag on the rear lights

[@ianmoorcroft3689]

It would be ok for the wife 👍

[@Reoniz]

Haha fair enough 😅👍