Mini Cooper 135kW E Sport [Level 2] 41kWh 3dr Auto Review
Category: Small car
Section: Version review
The model
Read full Mini Cooper reviewThe Mini 3-door Hatch is a hugely desirable small car that has plenty of substance to match its style. We’d recommend a peppy yet frugal Cooper in Exclusive trim to make the most of its biggest strength, its well-appointed interior. It's disappointing that automatic emergency braking is optional, and it's worth pointing out that there are plenty of safer small cars. If practicality is high on your list of must-haves, though, we’d point you in the direction of the even more impressive Audi A1.
The trim
See full equipmentSport trim is worth considering if you want you Mini to look sporty, but we'd recommend paying extra for the Cooper SE. You'll get a significantly longer range and a more generous roster of standard kit.
The engine
See full engine specsGo for the entry-level Cooper E and you'll get a single 181bhp electric motor driving the front wheels. That gives surprisingly nippy acceleration (0-62mph in 7.3sec), but the official range of 190 miles is a bit disappointing.
