Mini car reviews Mini hatchback reviews

NEW PRICE: - - £41,010
USED PRICE: From £3,825

Relaunched by BMW in 2001, Mini has become a massive motoring success story. The retro hatchback has style, a unique interior and a fun-to-drive character. It's also highly desirable, with most models holding their value well. Mini offers a wide range of personalisation touches like stickers for the bonnet and roof and a range of alloy wheels.

New Mini hatchback
Used Mini hatchback

New Mini hatchback reviews

The Mini hatchback is pricey, but it's also something different to the norm. Or at least it was, until the Citroen DS3, Fiat 500 and Audi A1 were launched, aiming to grab a bit of the growing premium hatchback market. It's still stylish and fun to drive, even after several years on sale and relatively few updates - a sign that it was well-designed in the first place.

1 New Mini hatchback review available

Mini (2001-2007)

New price: £14,100 - £24,910
BMW reinvented the iconic Mini brand in 2001 and hasn't looked back since. It offers a chic alternative to mainstream hatchbacks.
Mini (2007-)

New price: - - £41,010
It may be much larger than the Mini of the 1960s, but the BMW Mini is still rather cramped inside. However, that doesn't seem to put off too many buyers.

Used Mini hatchback reviews

A used Mini will likely be more expensive than a comparable hatchback, due to the car's continuing desirability. We're found reliability to be fairly poor, so be careful not to buy an abused one. Minis under three years old may have some of the TLC servicing package left to run - a worthwhile extra if you can get it.

1 Used Mini hatchback review available