MINI Countryman U25 v Mini Cooper F66 5-door v Aceman

The MINI Countryman is now in its third generation and it just got a Masters degree in Wumbology because this is the biggest MINI you can buy.

2025 MINI Countryman

With prices starting at £29,350 plus on-road costs, the all-new third-generation MINI Countryman is the biggest MINI ever made. With such size, it feels like it's no longer fit to be called a MINI, perhaps it should be called a Wumbo from now on. These folks behind this car did set it to Wumbo.

2025 MINI Countryman Electric

The first-generation Countryman in 2010 has an associate degree in Wumbology. The second-generation model is just a bachelor's degree. This all-new third-generation model earned the right to claim the Master's degree in Wumbology because this is the biggest MINI ever made. While donning a fresh new take on the familiar styling, the sizing is the proof.

2025 MINI Countryman interior

Like today's MINIs, the all-new Countryman adapts to the new MINI interior featuring a 240mm OLED screen in the middle that works as a speedometer also, backed by MINI Operating System 9. This OLED touchscreen features an onscreen mascot named Spike and he pops up upon using the rather annoying and Alexa-ish MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant feature.

There are switches below the screen that can control the power, the volume, the air conditioning, and of course, seven MINI Experience Modes that each have a specific user interface design that also affects the lighting inside the vehicle.

On the topic of boot space, the all-new Countryman can carry up to 450L of boot space with the rear seats present but if you fold the rear seats down, it goes up to 1450L. That's the biggest boot space of any Mini you can find.

2025 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman

The normal Countryman is offered a choice of a 1.5L 3-cylinder petrol engine for the front-wheel-drive C variant, and a turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder engine for the S ALL4 with 204HP of power. All are mated to a 7-speed gearbox and mild-hybrid technology.

The Countryman Electric, meanwhile, is offered a choice of a 204HP front-wheel-drive variant with up to 286 miles of driving range and the 313HP S ALL4 variant with up to 266 miles of driving range.

Those wanting more from the Countryman can go for the high-performance MINI John Cooper Works Countryman. With the 300HP 2.0L turbo engine, ALL4 4-wheel-drive system, and seven-speed AT to match, the can-go-anywhere JCW Countryman has a 0.62mph time of 5.4 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 155mph. This model is too cool to be ignored, even by the likes of people behind the Forza games.

Although it drives slightly better than the previous model, the U25 MINI Countryman is packed with numerous safety features such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and Remote 360, among others, not to mention the Parking Assistant and optional Parking Assistant Plus systems.

Less of a MINI, and more of a Wumbo. This all-new third-generation Countryman is taking shape in this brave new world it faces. Let's admit it with such sizing, it no longer deserves to be called a MINI. Thankfully, there is a MINI worthy of its name but with extra doors for practicality just like the latest Countryman.

2025 MINI Cooper 5-door

This is the five-door version of the Mini Cooper F66. With prices starting at £24,050, you can afford one rather than the Wumbo-fied Countryman.

Although it features several nooks and crannies from its 3-door equivalent, the extra doors at the back make it fit for family use or road trips with your mates. With boot space from 275 to 925L, it fits for almost everything.

The Mini Cooper F66 5-door has two versions; the C and the S. The Cooper C has a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that produces 181HP of power and it will go from 0-62mph in 8 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. The range-topping Cooper S, meanwhile, has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 215HP of power. 0-62mph in 6.8 seconds and flat-out in 150mph seconds. All are mated to a 7-speed DCT.

Sadly, there's no five-door version of the J01 MINI Cooper at the moment so you might need to take a look for an alternative like this;

2025 MINI Aceman

This is the first-ever all-electric MINI Aceman. With prices starting at  £31,800 plus additional costs, it's £10,280 cheaper than the MINI Countryman Electric, a hard bargain for what's surprisingly known as the coupe-crossover equivalent of the said car.

2025 MINI Aceman

2025 MINI Aceman interior

At first glance, the Aceman looks and feels just like today's Countryman but because being the coupe-crossover equivalent, the boot space can accommodate up to 1,005L of boot space. That's less than what you get from the Countryman but more than what you get from the five-door Mini Cooper F66.

Being an FWD-only all-electric coupe crossover, the Aceman features two different electric powertrains. The E with the 38.5kWh battery has 184HP of power and can go from 0-62mph in 7.9 seconds with a driving range of up to 192 miles. The SE, meanwhile, has a 49.2kWh battery pack that produces 218HP of power. It can go from 0-62mph in 7.1 seconds and has a driving range of 251 miles.

The MINIs of the new normal are not as MINI as they were in the past as demonstrated by the all-new Countryman. Even with the F66 or the coupe-crossover Aceman, they're still deemed not worthy to be called MINIs. It hurts but that's maturity for you. They grow up so fast.

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Mini Cooper F66 and Cooper E J01

Welcome to the all-new Mini Cooper which now comes in two distinct flavors; the electric (J01) and the ICE-powered one (F66). Whichever Mini you choose, these new versions fit the "new normal".

2024 Mini Cooper

2024 Mini Cooper E

The "new normal" MINI Cooper starts at £23,135 plus additional costs while the electric version, imported from China, starts at £30,000 plus additional fees, making them the must-have bargain of 2024 and beyond. These new models still boast the classic MINI design while incorporating new and interesting ways to make them suitable for the "new normal" lifestyle.

2024 Mini Cooper

2024 Mini Cooper E

Beginning with the design, the all-new Mini Cooper retains the iconic design fans love but for the sake of MINIMALISM, pun intended, the new model sheds away the predecessor's fender flares and side scuttles while retaining the signature three-part paint scheme and flush door handles for better aerodynamics. Although the front view is as MINI as it should be, the new triangular taillights are a radical departure from its predecessors. Kind of a sacrilege, I dare say.

To differentiate the two models, they've been given different bonnet mechanisms. The J01 MINI Cooper E uses a conventional bonnet, while the F66 MINI Cooper uses the same clamshell bonnet as its F56 predecessor.

2024 Mini Cooper E interior

2024 Mini Cooper interior

True to the new model's character is the all-new interior that is as minimal as you can feel. Again, pun intended. On the driver's side, you are greeted by the new round 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen on the dashboard that works as a speedometer also, backed by MINI Operating System 9. This OLED touchscreen features an onscreen mascot named Spike and he pops up upon using the rather annoying and Alexa-ish MINI Intelligent Personal Assistant feature.

There are switches below the screen that can control the power, the volume, the air conditioning, and of course, seven MINI Experience Modes that each have a specific user interface design that also affects the lighting inside the vehicle.

Spacing issues, the petrol-powered MINI Cooper can accommodate up to 725L of boot space with the rear seats folded down while the Cooper E can do up to 800L, which is surprisingly more.

2024 Mini Cooper

2024 Mini Cooper E

Behind the wheel, both the Mini Cooper F66 and the Mini Cooper E J01 have different driving experiences judging from how they're made. The F66 model feels more of an improvement from its F56 predecessor while the J01 model, the electric one, is about as exciting as an ORA Good Cat. Thank you, BMW Group-Great Wall Motor joint venture.

The Mini Cooper F66 has two versions; the C and the S. The Cooper C has a 1.5L turbocharged 3-cylinder engine that produces 181HP of power and it will go from 0-62mph in 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 140mph. The range-topping Cooper S, meanwhile, has a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that produces 215HP of power. 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds and flat-out in 150mph seconds. All are mated to a 7-speed DCT.

The Mini Cooper E J01, meanwhile, features two battery packs; a 40.7kWh one for the base Cooper E and a 54.2kWh one for the Cooper SE. The latter produces 218PS of power, 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds, and a top speed of 112mph. The driving range is around 250 miles on one full charge.

For safety, the all-new Mini Cooper range features 12 ultrasonic sensors and four surround-view cameras that take advantage of its Parking Assistant and optional Parking Assistant Plus systems. It even comes with autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and Remote 360, among others.

Love it or hate it, the Mini Cooper F66 and Cooper E J01 are two different all-new Minis built for the new normal. From its revamped iconic looks, new interior, dynamics with different variables per Mini, and an array of safety features, not to mention a run for your money, the "new normal" Mini sends a clear message to the motoring world that this legend has turned.

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My FH5 Log: The ultimate Mini

Originally a tuning kit for the reborn Mini and then spawned into the ultimate Mini, the John Cooper Works GP is what happens when the people behind it turned this not-so-little compact car into the equivalent of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. It's the ultimate hot hatch that can tackle through almost all corners of the earth like a vermin on steroids.

The R56-spec Mini JCW GP caused quite a stir since its unveiling and because of its race-inspired dynamics, it's no wonder it's been coined as the ultimate Mini. Fast forward to the F56 era, this is what the JCW GP looks like.

This is the reborn Mini John Cooper Works GP, which is based on the F56 Mini hatchback and one of the DLC vehicles in Forza Horizon 5. Despite its added size, the ultimate version of the F56 Mini tries to stay true to its predecessor by delivering unheard performance no hot hatch dared to be as wild and as hot as this.

Unveiled at the 2019 Los Angeles Auto Show, the F56 Mini John Cooper Works GP is by no means the most powerful and fastest Mini ever spawned. The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged engine was boosted to 306hp of power and when mated to an 8-speed Steptronic transmission with mechanical differential lock, a far cry compared to its manual-equipped predecessor, it's capable of going 0-100kph in 5.2 seconds and a top speed of 265kph. In addition, the JCW GP is packed with signature features such as lightweight forged wheels in exclusive format, unique aerodynamics, and a GP mode on the DSC, as well as other performance upgrades that made the F56 JCW GP capable of lapping the Nurburgring Nordschleife in under eight minutes. Up to 3,000 units were made.

The anticipation is what made my experience what is known to be the ultimate Mini in ages but despite the anticipation, there's something spartan about the F56 Mini JCW GP and that goes down to its mild and menacing dynamics. Put your floor down and it tends to pull some chaotic wheelspin starts and we all know that wheelspin kills speed. Aside from pulling some unavoidable wheelspin starts, this Mini is focused on too much grip, which is kinda painful to handle sharply through the bends. No matter how hard I corner, it always loves to understeer like crazy. It's like you're struggling to pull your mom while going to your favorite place.

Anyway, now that we got two generations of the Mini John Cooper Works GP, it's time to find out how much it has evolved, and to do that, let's conduct a dirty experiment somewhere near the Mayan ruins. Roll the tape.

And now the results...

JCW GP R56 - 1:41.902

JCW GP F56 - 1:37.231

What do you know? It took almost four seconds for the R56 JCW GP to evolve into the F56 JCW GP! Monstrous, I should say.

So, the F56 MINI JCW truly is the ultimate Mini ever made despite the drama involved. Sooner or later, it will go down in history as one of the all-time greats. All that motorsport pedigree Mini involved shaped this hatchback into the ultimate masterpiece you're seeing now.

Now, I was going to conclude this story but I have a dreamy idea. Since I've done experimenting with this Mini JCW GP on the dirt, how about I make things dirtier for the Mini JCW GP? Something dreamy...

Now that's what I'm talking about. Injecting a little "dreamy cute" image into this ultimate Mini. What can I say, it's a Mini after all and all good Minis deserve to have a cute image. Anyway, with the Mini JCW GP now packed with extra dreamy cuteness and some rather unnecessary upgrades, it's time to hit the dirt again but this time, with some added competition.

As one said, "motivation, energy, rise and shine, dreamy cute". Let's see if my dreamy cute JCW GP lives up to this catchphrase while getting itself dirty against the competition. Roll the tape.

It's a rough attempt but hey, we did it anyway!

What a way to end my little FH5 story about the F56 Mini JCW GP! Although I had a lot of struggling to handle this ultimate hot hatch, I am thankful that I got my dibs on this Mini, and with a little motivation, energy, rise and shine, it truly goes a long way. I had a lot of fun with it.

This is MINIMALISM at the top of the hot hatch food chain. Thank you, folks from Oxford!

Forza Horizon 4 - Year of the MINI Part 2

The Winter Playlist of the Series 9 update of Forza Horizon 4 brought us the last two of the four new Minis added in this update and having fought my way to obtain the latter half of the four new Minis of this update, feels like it's the perfect time to talk more about those Minis as part of its 60th year celebration.



The first one is not the kind of Mini you would want to drive it but for those who are fans of the Dakar rally raid cars are delighted to give it a go for a change. This is the John Cooper Works Buggy and its made in collaboration with the X-Raid team to compete at the 2018 Dakar Rally alongside the JCW Rally car. It has a 3.0L six-cylinder diesel engine producing 340hp of power and 800Nm of torque and a CFRP/Kevlar bodywork built to sustain torturing conditions like the ones in the Dakar Rally.



Last year, this Buggy never made it to the top spot at the Dakar Rally where the Rally version nicked the fifth place spot. But in the 2019 Dakar Rally, it became part of the top 5 finishers, which is rather impressive for a monster Mini like this but after checking things out, it's time to stir things up with the JCW Buggy to see if it lives up to its character.



After enjoying the JCW Buggy, I've check out the other one and it's basically a hot version of the second-generation Mini Countryman.



For starters, I don't even like the Mini Countryman because with so many cars to choose from in the world, there is a clear reason why some picked the Countryman because it's for the kind of person who has a lot of reasons why he hates ultra-expensive luxury cars. Given the choice then, I would have picked expensive luxury cars than this one. This, however, is the second-generation Countryman and after righteous indignation, it's starting to shave off the image of the once-hateful predecessor possess and made it even more Countryman than it was. In this JCW version with its ALL4 control system, 2.0L petrol engine generating 231PS of power and 320Nm of torque, and race-derived dynamics, it's a whole new kind of ball game for anyone who wants to batter up on and off the road.

This is definitely the Coutnryman I want to be with rather than the first one I remembered years ago and speaking of ball game...



...the all-weather, all fun to drive Countryman is all set up for a revue to remember, hence the image of a baseball-loving farm girl who is all kitted out for a revue audition, and with its battle dress ready, it's showtime for the most versatile Mini ever made as it takes on the dirtiest revue yet. It's showtime!



Now with all of the four Minis appeared in this series update, which one I think is the best? For me, the Mini I once hate is now the Mini I love to drive because of such righteous indignation. I'm talking about the JCW Countryman and it's like me, being Homer Simpson, backing off EA to get it. Needless to say, a Mini like this can be unappreciated at first but when it evolves into something different while staving off the image of the one they hate, they will love it and that is why the JCW Countryman is one of my favorite Minis I've obtained from this series update.

Happy 60th anniversary, Mini! Enojy these Minis while you can for the rest of the update!

Forza Horizon 4 - Year of the MINI

2019 marks the 60th birthday of the MINI and the recent series update features four additional MINIs new to the franchise. Having fought my way through this series' Spring Playlist, I got the first two MINIs new to the game; an ancient Morris Mini-Traveller and the new Mini JCW Cabrio.



First off, there's the Morris Mini-Traveller no one would really want to drive it in-game unless if someone's a big fan of vintage classics. Launched in 1961 and produced until 1969, this two-door estate derivative of the Mini features a double "barn-door" style rear doors fit for utilitarian purposes. High-end models of the Traveller featured wood inserts of the rear body. Under the hood, the Morris Mini-Traveller is powered by an 850cc 4-cylinder engine producing a small 45hp of power and it is capable of reaching a top speed of just 70mph.



Although I'm not a fan of vintage Minis like this one, I am willing to give this Mini Traveller a try since this is the year of the Mini after all so here goes...



After my time with the Morris, I went to a more modern MINI and yes, it's the long-overdue F56 Mini finally but the bad news is, they only offered us a Cabrio model.



Specifically the F56 MINI JCW Cabrio, of course. And while this is the kind of Mini you won't expect to appear in future installments rather than FH4, it's definitely better late than never because we've been waiting for the F65 MINI to come into the world of Forza since this car was launched five years ago.

Although this is basically the Cabrio variant, it's still the MINI JCW F56 underneath it and it has the 2.0L Mini TwinPower Turbo engine producing 231hp of power and meeting Euro 6d TEMP emissions standards.



Even though it has a different style and a different trim level, albeit a high performance, is it really worth the wait after five years now that the F56 Mini arrived in the world of Forza? I managed to take a crack at it and man, this Mini is like it was set into wumbo. You know? Wumbology, the study of wumbo. Here's how;



Hmmm, although being a wumbo, it feels as enjoyable as a Mini should be but whatever. At least I had fun with the F56 Mini.

So, with two additional Minis of this series update now under my care, there's so much Mini madness to expect later on in this series update so stay tuned and keep on playing Forza Horizon 4 for more.

GT SPORT: Classic little guys

The original Mini, the original Beetle, and the original 500; three iconic little cars emerged from the 20th century and no matter how much pop culture stardom these cars possess, their classic tastes never go out of style, especially when you take these three for a spin at GT SPORT.



Ah, the classic trio of city cars. When you look at these three together, it's like three good-looking senior citizens hanging out at the pub for a nice draft, chatting about the good old days in a rather friendly manner and it's great to see these three together again in GT SPORT.

There are different reasons why these three looked so popular probably because of the star factor they posses. Most like the original Mini because Mr. Bean drove one as well and it's not just Mr. Bean, the original Italian Job movie and The Bourne Identity gave a shine and scratch over the legendary British icon.

For the Beetle, you should thank Disney and Hasbro for its stardom because if it weren't for this car, Herbie and Bumblebee wouldn't exist and speaking of Bumblebee, it's great to bring the classic Beetle back for the Transformers prequel film starring, you guessed it, Bumblebee. Expect bringing some tissues, folks.

As for the 500, well, the only thing that took a shine on the Cinquecento is Lupin the Third and a character from Disney-Pixar's Cars. I'm talking about you, Luigi.



What we have here, ladies and gentlemen, is the three pillars of stardom; Mr. Bean, Herbie, and Lupin the Third. I know, it's not in order but such stardom really made these cars special even in today's times and here in GT SPORT, I'm driving these three icons to see which fared well. Having second thoughts, I traveled to Tsukuba and checking these cars out in a Best MOTORing method.



Okay, let's remember this right away because I've done this twice but if you need a quick refresher, get this; out of the three, the Mini has the most power while the Beetle is the heaviest of the three and the 500 is the lightest so on paper, their driving style do vary and while the Mini shows no problems in the handling department, the Beetle, because being the heaviest, can be slightly struggling to get round the corner, and the 500, because with so little power in so very light car, feels like it almost doesn't need a brake when it gets round the corner.

I know that the slow and steady will win the race but since this is GT SPORT, the rules of survival of the fastest shouldn't be ignored and with that, let's cue the tape.



After a quick lap round Tsukuba, here are the results;

Mini Cooper - 1:21.940
VW 1200 - 1:32.684
Fiat 500 - 1:42.259



History does repeat itself but it's undeniable that the original and British-made classic Mini Cooper is by no means the most iconic of the three timeless classic due to its motorsports pedigree and a very high popularity among car enthusiasts and historians. I appreciate how these three classic icons handle, although the 500 was the most surprising of the three (with thanks to Lupin the Third), but in the end, looks like Mr. Bean always wins the day. The untalkative weirdo has bested the Transformer and the master thief by a large margin and that really is a bombshell to end this day.

Mini Countryman (F60)

Once the Mini I am not very interested to have one not just for its hunk of sizing and the fact that Mini is becoming one with the crossover craze but for some backstories I only know about, the Countryman has underwent a full model change and it's now the biggest Mini ever offered, quite an irony demonstrated here, but as the name suggests, it was still made for the countrymen who want to treat this one rough, something reminiscent of the legendary Mini Moke of the last century. So, let's investigate the new model to see what's what.

2017 Mini Countryman

This is the brand new Mini Countryman, ladies and gents. And while it looks slightly similar to the old Countryman, it's now the biggest Mini ever offered, much to the dismay of Mini fans everywhere, especially me. With prices start at 26,500 Euros plus delivery, it's slightly more expensive than the Off-road look version of the Fiat 500X, its main rival. This could become a clear choice between the lesser of two evils here because while they're essentially larger than their originators, what matters most is the features at their disposal and I can expect that the new Countryman, being city car/crossover for the posh yuppies, delivers more stuff than the 500X.

2017 Mini Countryman

2017 Mini Countryman interior

Carrying more stuff aside, because this is the biggest Mini ever offered, the new Countryman is now slightly longer and wider compared to the previous model, so there's going to be some space in the inside, am I right? That added dimensions really put personal space to its advantage but the downside is that when you're driving it on tight spots in places like Italy or the one in Northern France, it's going to be quite a challenge to get it back on the road while getting stuck in the maze like a guinea pig. While it still has the dashboard of today's Minis, there's still some time to toy around with the connectivity features while you're at it before heading off to your points of interests.

What's under the hood, the new Mini Countryman offers a choice of petrol, diesel, and an all new PHEV variant called the Cooper S E. Starting with the normal Countryman variants, the most powerful is the turbocharged 2.0L four-cylinder petrol engine from the Cooper S variant, producing 192PS of power and 281Nm of torque. The most efficient, as always, the PHEV variant called the Cooper SE. Thanks to its combination of the three-cylinder turbocharged engine, the electric motor, and the 7.6kWh li-ion battery, it promises a fuel consumption of 2.1L/100km and 49g/km of CO2 emissions while the electric range can be up to 40km. All models can be mated with either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed Steptronic but the Cooper SE is fitted exclusively with a 6-speed automatic.

2018 Mini John Cooper Works Countryman

If you're a speedo boy, the Countryman you might have been interested in, probably, is the high-performance variant called the MINI JCW Countryman. Like all of today's JCWs, it's powered by a 2.0L petrol engine generating 231PS of power and 320Nm of torque as well as race-derived dynamics. Just like the JCW Clubman, the JCW Countryman comes with the ALL4 control system, which adapts to the road with the ideal blend of power distribution between the front and rear wheels. With either a 6-speed manual or an 8-speed Steptronic, it does 0-100kph in six and a half seconds and onwards to 234kph, which sounds quick for a crossover of that size. It can be yours for just 38,800 Euros so come on, don't be shy having a Countryman that goes like a rocket while it can go anywhere, well just about.

2017 Mini Countryman

So, what can I say about the new MINI Countryman, well this is still the MINI I'm not particularly interested with, it's still a mini SUV for those who think compact crossovers like the Fiat 500X, the Jeep Renegade, or the Mercedes-Benz GLA aren't that kind of type, although the GLA can make this one well-ridiculed just about anywhere. While this is very big for a Mini, the Countryman is all about the rough stuff it can do just to keep its MINIMALISM in check and while its sizing just can't squeeze through the tight gaps, its roomy creature comforts really surprises the customers as are the tech that flooded through it, although unsure what it is. You can thank BMW for the Countryman's full model change but for now, I have some moping up to do about those backstories.

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New Mini JCW Clubman (F54)

2017 Mini JCW Clubman

Following the arrival of MINI's brand new and even larger than life Clubman, the one that doesn't even care even when parked alongside the five-door Mini except it has longer wheelbase and the signature doors at the rear apart from the loss of the previous model's club door from the previous model is gone, nothing says taking winter by storm by giving the Clubman a much hotter John Cooper Works model to spruce things up for the new Clubman.

Like any other John Cooper Works models, the new JCW Clubman is powered by a turbocharged 2.0L petrol engine generating 231PS of power and 320Nm of torque as well as race-derived dynamics but unlike today's JCW Minis, the new JCW Clubman comes with the ALL4 control system, which adapts to the road with the ideal blend of power distribution between the front and rear wheels. With its all-weather capabilities and when mated with either a 6-speed manual or an optional 8-speed Steptronic gearbox, it can get through 0 to 100kph in 6.3 seconds, making this a quick small wagon built to tackle just about anyone who's feeling under the weather.

While this is a quick Clubman full-stop, it still feels as bulky and mild as today's Mini and even when given with a sports suspension, Brembo sports brake system, Servotronic, and any other features fit under its body, it feels very easy to drive on track days but not good enough to squeeze through tight gaps on cities with tight spots that are deemed to difficult to squeeze through and takes a lot of reversing to squeeze it without damaging it.

If you're consider using it as a car fit for your next night out with your mates, it's still the same Clubman trait fit for you and your friends and because the rear space is slightly more than a normal three-door Mini hatchback, you can fit most of your shopping mall hauls while keeping your pals happy before going to the next point of interest after another, as long as they're not bothered by its sport-tuned suspension that gives them the jitters when you get through the bumps.

The JCW Clubman starts at 37,750 Euros and while this slightly too much for a hotter version of the Clubman, it doesn't hurt to have one in your garage if you want to take a break from driving fast cars on the open roads because if you got some social life with your pals, it doesn't hurt having a hot Clubman until one of yours got bothered by its race-inspired dynamics that will mistake you for a go-kart driver by any day.

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