Quirky, cute, zippy. There's much to like about the diminutive Mini Cooper S. It's a blast in the corners, yet still sips fuel. Its style is classic, yet also modern. And there's nary a parking spot that the Mini can't squeeze into.
But the thing about the Mini is that on the other side of every pro is an equally valid con. Its modern aesthetic makes the cabin a confusing ergonomic mess. The same taut suspension that helps the Mini to handle so well also makes every pothole feel like the Grand Canyon; and the Mini is small, but it is also pricey for its weight class.
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