Tag Archives: Mini Cooper S

MINI Cooper Chilli package price slashed to $900

MINI Australia has slashed $3000 off the price of its popular ‘Chilli’ options package for most models, with the pack now available for just $900. The Chilli package – a comprehensive combination exterior and interior styling enhancements, a

Mini Cooper S Cabrio Review

If you think the Mini Cooper S Cabrio is a hairdresser's car, I suggest you book yourself in for a consultation with a shrink because this topless Mini is one hell of a drive. Here is the thing: when you see a twenty-thirty-forty-something-yea

Ward’s 10 Best Engines 2011 winners announced

Automotive industry analyst Ward’s has announced its ’10 Best Engines’ list for the 2011 model year, including a mix of performance, efficiency and technology. A total of 38 vehicles with new or significantly improved engines were tested and

2011 MINI range launched in Australia

MINI Australia has today launched the 2011 MINI range, boasting increased power and reduced emissions, distinct styling enhancements, additional standard equipment and an almost endless list of customisation options. You need to be a bit of an ent

Hyundai offers to race Mini after Porsche declines

There's been an automotive stoush brewing over the last few days. The American head of Mini, a Mr Jim McDowell, who was a former Porsche executive, had issued a challenge to motoring and racing giant Porsche. It was, well, let's let the video below e

2011 MINI Clubman, MINI Cooper spy photos

If today's spy photos are anything to go by, MINI is hard at work preparing a minor facelift for its Clubman and Cooper models (pictured are MINI Clubman S and MINI Cooper S models). Visible changes include a revised front bumper bar - with remode

MINI Cooper Mayfair, Cooper S Camden Review

MINI Cooper Mayfair, Cooper S Camden Review & Road Test 50 years on, not even Sir Alec himself could have predicted the popularity of his iconic design Models Tested: 2010 MINI Cooper Mayfair; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, petrol; six-speed

Mini Countryman

A new Mini has been added to the range, a fourth model in the family. The Mini Countryman is a genuine Crossover and bridges the gap between classic Mini and a modern SUV. The Countryman offers the typical Mini driving experience to a new target grou