Mini goes electric but enhances its distinct and iconic heritage features, though the performance upgrades are disappointing.

The Mini Cooper S was redesigned for 2025 ... a brief moment and the engine is raring to go. In the canyons the Cooper S' brakes performed exceptionally well, with a wonderfully firm pedal ...

Then on the next run it wouldn’t find the right gear until you stomped on the brakes or throttle to convince it to shift down, disrupting the car’s momentum. Every Mini Cooper—and any with ...

I tested the more powerful Mini Cooper S with an MSRP of $32,200 ... and having Dynamic Stability Control mixed with an advanced Corner Brake Control system helps. Also, as is typical of Mini ...

The brake pedal is grabby from the top but compresses linearly The "all-new" label applies to the 2025 Mini Cooper S's interior, too. Featuring a less busy, more accessible sightline, the ...

The brakes are strong and linear for predictable stopping power ... Surprisingly, the visibility is better when the top is closed, as the back window provides a clear view. The Mini Cooper JCW ...

The Mini John Cooper Works 2 Door ... The JCW also gets upgraded brakes and an adaptive suspension, as well as a host of interior and exterior changes that give the Mini a sportier look and ...

Brakes and ride settings are apparently tweaked. Every panel on top is new, and the car looks better for it. The old Mini had become so bulbous in Cooper S and JCW form it looked like it had ...