Mini Cooper S: The motoring icon can still put a smile on your face

The look of the latest Mini Cooper S-Hatch has been nipped and tucked and embellished and the emphasis would appear to focus on ‘piano black’ trim, which appears to be everywhere.

The new Mini Cooper S is just another example of that vision and instinct.

Mini Cooper S-Hatch
Rating	★★★★☆
Price	from €27,903 - €31,349 as tested
Engine	three-cylinder 1.5 litre turbocharged petrol  136 bhp, 8.2 seconds 0-100 km/h and a top speed of 210 km/h
The Spec	not mind-blowing, but generous for a BMW company
Verdict	the spirit of a motoring dynasty