MINI Small / City car reviews
If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle.
Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days.
We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our Mini small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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MINI Small / City car reviews
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MINI Cooper Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review
The definitive city car, refined
New price: £25,265 - £37,265Read full reviewPROS
- Great fun to drive
- Cool styling
- Upmarket interior packed with excellent tech
CONS
- No manual option
- Limited boot space
- Cramped rear seats
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MINI Cooper Electric Hatchback (2024 onwards) Review
Much improved second-gen electric MINI
New price: £34,905 - £38,705Read full reviewPROS
- Sharp handling and strong performance
- Fantastic circular infotainment screen
- Good electric range for its size
CONS
- Interior plastics could be better
- Three-door body limits practicality...
- ... as does its 210-litre boot
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MINI Cooper Convertible (2024 onwards) Review
Fun, stylish and still one of the best convertibles
New price: £28,715 - £40,035Read full reviewPROS
- Great fun to drive
- Cool styling
- Modern interior
CONS
- Firm ride
- No manual gearbox available – and the standard auto isn’t great
- Compromised practicality
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MINI Electric Convertible Convertible (2023 - 2024) Review
Serene open-topped experience, but you pay handsomely
Used price: £22,981 - £31,413Read full reviewPROS
- It’s an electric convertible!
- Serene driving experience
- Quick in a straight line
CONS
- Costs the same as a Porsche Boxster
- Maximum range of 124 miles
- Limited numbers
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MINI Convertible (2016 - 2024) Review
Tidy tiny drop-top without many rivals
Used price: £5,146 - £29,522Read full reviewPROS
- Eager handling
- Versatile electric roof
- Cheap (ish) to run
- Interior quality
CONS
- Firm ride
- Some scuttle shake
- Rear visibility restricted
- Small boot
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MINI Convertible (2009 - 2015) Review
Used price: £984 - £7,137Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish image
- Huge fun to drive
- Refined and quiet with hood up
- Speedy roof
CONS
- Restricted rear visibility
- Not as attractive as the standard hatch
- Tiny rear seats
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MINI Convertible (2004 - 2008) Review
Used price: £568 - £3,440Read full reviewPROS
Funky retro image, quick roof action, fun to drive
CONS
Terrible rear visibilty with the roof up, noisy on the motorway, pointless back seats
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MINI Hatchback (2001 - 2006) Review
Replacing a 40-year old icon isn't easy, but the MINI's style is undeniable
Used price: £524 - £2,962Read full reviewPROS
- Looks great and has aged well
- Great handling
- Cheap insurance versions
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Miniscule boot
- Sluggish diesel engine, weak gearboxes
