MINI Cooper S
MINI Cooper 1.6 S
What is it?
It looks like the old one but is nearly all new. It has a turbo engine shared with Peugeot, a longer nose, a higher waistline, better economy and safety, a little more space – and no more weight.
What’s hot?
- New turbo 1.6 more efficient than old supercharged engine
- Direct injection helps give terrific throttle response
- Steering and handling as much fun as ever, ride improved
- Is a ready-made design icon with world’s biggest speedo
- Built in Britain by BMW, and very well, too
What’s not?
- Space still tight in the back, boot is laughable
- Optional Sport suspension spoils the ride, best avoided
- Expensive – but residual values will be high
What you need to Know?
| P11D Value: | 15,982 |
| Monthly Rental*: | 272 |
| Tax Band when posted: | 17% |
| Monthly BiK: | 45 (20%)/£90 (40%) |
| Engine: | 1.6-litre turbo four-cylinder |
| CO2 Emissions: | 164g/km |
| Power/torque: | 170bhp/177lb ft |
| Economy: | 40.9mpg |
Monthly rental courtesy of HSBC DriverQuote. Based on 36-month/36,000-mile contract hire agreement with maintenance.
Business Car Manager Road Test Rating
It’s a new Mini which still looks like a Mini, building on the old one’s good points and fixing most of the snags. Crucially, no other hot supermini gives as much fun as this one.
