►Follow us on Instagram @autogefuehl and @thomas.letsgo ►Subscribe here: ua-cam.com/users/autogefuehl 00:00 2024 MINI Cooper reveal 00:20 MINI Cooper S in Blazing Blue 01:30 Electric and petrol versions 02:18 Rear and kWh battery 03:49 Interior: doors and steering 04:46 Seats and comfort 06:03 Cockpit and user interface 08:16 Storage and panoramic roof 08:55 Passenger and rear seats 10:18 Trunk / boot 11:25 Prices and first verdict #Mini #MiniCooper Transparency note: Autogefühl videos are independent and free from editorial influence on opinion and rating. But since manufacturers enable us to do the reviews in the first place, for legal reasons this video is marked as _advertisement_.
The more i look at new and coming soon cars, the more i realize im sticking with previous generation cars. I would really like to know who were the geniuses that saw that dashboard and gave the thumbs up. A healthy mix of digital and "old school" buttons is how it should be.
I feel the same way. Currently I'm in the market for a Mini Cooper SE and was thinking about a previous gen used model or lease one of these new models. I really dislike that new interior style of the 2024 redesign. Call it dislike on first sight, but this ugly interior is one of the reasons why I'm actually going to get an earlier model. That new one just looks sterile, uninteresting and boring. I am a fan of all those switches, buttons and knobs of my current 2011 Clubman.
@@thomassiniTime will tell, however, as in the interior, for me MINI as a brand was always reminiscent of round/circular shapes. Previous gen lights were good enough.
SPIDER MAN is what comes to my mind when I look at those rear lights. Also the side profile is ruined by the absence of the wheel arches, now it looks fat. But hey, BMW knows how to perfectly ruin key elements of design. Let's trust their wisdom.
Definitely prefer the interior of the previous model and I find it very premium, don't agree with your comments. The new interior has lost any vintage vibe it had, and fabrics are prone to dirt and wear.
Aww I’m finding it so hard not criticise car design lately 😅 when I saw the leaked pics of this last year I thought it was fake because it looked so awful and now it’s here it’s still awful 😢 for me the R56 was the last one that looked right, they’re just getting so awkward looking now, the interior is okay-ish just a bit plain looking too much fabric and should definitely keep the small screen in front of steering wheel for speedo that HUD looks tacky, everything seems to look like a GTA car these days 😅
Always people who say the new one is ugly. Until they inevitably start liking it. Then the new one comes around and they hate that as well... A vicious cycle...
I don't like the look of the rear lights at all, doesn't look Mini, looks Suzuki Swift like. Also why do they mess with the naming convention; Mini - base model Mini Cooper - after john got involved Mini Cooper S - the even sportier model with dual fuel tanks Mini JCW - the custom ones. I wish they'd stop muddying the heritage.
Don’t agree at all with the premium feeling. Take away the logo in the interior and it could be some generic brand. The door panels are flat, no comfort seats and fabric does not make a car look more premium. The shot with the opened hood makes want to put on my sunglasses. So many visible nuts ant bolts it does not give me a premium feeling. Nor do the huge panel gaps. They focussed too much on the funky stuff and forgot the basics. Hopefully the final version look a lot better than this. And what about the location. A barn with a forklift in the back 🙈
I got myself a Mini SE in 2023, and it looks and feels premium. The interior of new model feels rather cheap and plastic. The outside - I might get used to it. Had I not bought the 2023 model, I’m sure I’d never buy this new one.
As an owner of Mini Cooper SE I am in shock. I love my car and I thought I will never move from a Mini. Seeing this is disheartening. The renders looked good, but the reality is quite different. The materials look incredibly cheap. No metal buttons, no leather with the cool stitching pattern, everything is a a cheap fabric (which gets dirty easily and hard to touch, I can not stand it in a Polestar) and cheap plastic. Moonroof is useless if you can not open it, the convertible effect is gone. No center display with the navigation, only the hideous piece of plastic aka Head up display, which had to be disabled, it's so distractive. All the premium feel, cute lines and fun are gone. And a cherry on top, it's build in China. Thank you for making it impossible to continue to be a Mini owner. I am going to switch to another brand when the time comes. Shame.
bro, just go to the dealer and ask for a testdrive on a jcw kit one. You'll be really surprised how good it is, got mine delivered 2 days ago and loving it
@@aliginthahouse1 I am at the mini center right now dropping off my car for the service. The new one is simply awful. It’s so terribly cheap and hard inside, you can get bruises from touching the surfaces.
I've literally had every model since the 2003 cooper s ones, and I'm not convinced you have really seen one in real life, let alone owning an electric pre facelift mini@@infj2177
I'm never getting rid of my 2013 Mini Roadster S. Never, never, never. Styling is better, range is better, refuel time is better ... all by at least a factor of 3. I have seen the future and it peaked in the mid-2010s.
Mini's front fender(including headlights) has been always covered by its bonnet and Mini said that's a big difference with other mass-produced car makers' design. But they destroyed that heritage by themselves for the cost. Plus, look at those bold and thick lines on the side, side mirrors, bonnet and the back too!!! It doesn't look rounded and classic anymore.. They abandoned their traditional design...it's really awful. It's not MINI anymore damnn..
You contradicted your whole comment classic minis only had the round headlights for that round aspect that you're talkin about the newer BMW own generation Mini Coopers have that round look so Heritage!! is the classic Mini and the classic Mini!! wasn't round, the original Mini didn't have the clamshell Hood or the fender flares. Know Mini
Love everything about it except the lack of a standard driver's display. Can't believe it's a trend now to make drivers take their eyes off the road just to see their speed.
@@siviter that car didn't have ABS, airbags or seatbelts either. What's your point? Safety was non-existent in the 50s, doesn't mean we should return to it
Looks ok but not a fan of the huge screen as it’ll age like milk. And it’s missing all the little design flairs that show it’s a mini rather than a Kia, no longer has the black arches, most of the chrome accents, the teardrop/oval mirrors, the the classic door handles of the boxy rear lights which is a shame, doesn’t really feel like a mini, I’m sure it’ll sell like hotcakes though
Not a fan of the interior, it's the usual "design over functionality and user experience" trend that should be punished with up to 50 years in jail, but otherwise good.
Mini is not as successful as fiat 500 (design!) And with every update it becomes more generic. Is it now a small Ora? Inside stop cost cutting and just give us a small instrument screen and knobs for the aircond.
Mini is literally top 3 most iconic cars on the planet, could you elaborate on what successful means. Top 3 alongside with the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Model T
I think the big centre round display kind of resembles a dinner plate, position looks a little odd for me, maybe it is mounted too high, same with the Countryman, the toggle switches seems quite plasticky, should have been more metalic like all the previous ones.
This is huge compared to what we had 40-50 years ago. Family trips with Fiat 500, Trabant or Zastava. Luggage for 2-3 weeks in your legs, lap, shoulders. The Fiat 500 was also our fishing/offroad vehicle, 4 adults + me as a kid with all the fishing gear, and sometimes camping gear. The poor thing couldnt do over 30 going uphill. Once we got stopped by police and he said we were speeding. My dad gave him the key and told the officer - if you can do over 40 on this hill I will buy a bottle of scotch.
Been waiting ten years for a change and then I get this. It's good to see BMW has remained consistent as I am now disappointed across their whole range. This will also appeal to the people who can't afford the car, way to look after your market.
They are ruining their cars one by one. But still they were the last brand to do so. In that way i salute them because they held out for quite long compared to other manufacturers. Shame they are cutting corners too now.
I drove the new electric Mini on Saturday for 30 minutes. It was in JCW trim in grey with a red roof. It’s absolutely fab - lovely chunky steering wheel, brilliant interior and it’s plenty quick, too. The interior electric sound effects are great and really make it feel sporty, especially when it’s in Go-Kart mode. The overall quality of the car was impressive. The boot, though was small - ok for a small trip to the shops but don’t expect to get a full weekly shop for 5-people in there.
Looks ok, it comes no where near to an iconic design like my 53, even my f57 has got a lot more character. The back end looks like a Peugeot (not a compliment) I genuinely think the back end needs a redesign. I do like the inside to be busy so getting used to that minimalistic interim will take some getting used to. I give it 60/100. Hope BMW listen to customer feed-back and make any unanimous improvements.
The dealership and also stop touching your dash, there's literally no reason anything should happen to your dash most people don't ride with their windows down like me so I wouldn't see any reason for your dash to be touched even mistakes shouldn't happen in don't in normal cars
I love MINI! Literally see loads of them these days when l drive around despite people saying they are expensive to maintain. I wish they would keep the prices affordable as it seems their popularity is on the rise again. Will still get another one for sure just not the Electric version.
I dive a Mini, and i'm fond of Mini vehicles. I was so excited to see the new designs and I'm soooooo disappointed. I find this ugly 😭 Guess I won't get this new version 😢
Thomas... the current gen Mini has a dashboard built with soft touch plastics and the same goes for the door cards. From what I could see on the video, the interior is now made with hard scratchy plastics on the doors and dash and they got away with acres of cloth everywhere... and I hope they retain the option for sports seats with adjustable lower thigh support since this one didn't have any of that. Having said that, how can you say this is an improvement over the current gen or even premium build quality?
Premium jump forward interior but lost all it's charm, now its another generic modern EV interior and none of the old MINI cool !!!! Could be that new Smart Hashtag 1 or similar
lots of BMW parts used here, which is a good thing for quality but makes this car less authentic (less MINI), but still a good evolution, and a great review as always!
I prefer the rear lights on the countryman but do really like the fabric use in both of them - would be interesting to see if it fades noticeably when the car is parked in the sun and not in garage
All I can say is that I’m glad I bought the 2023 MINI Cooper S Convertible. Here in the U.S. the 2024 model year is practically identical to the 2023. I’m guessing the new generation MINI won’t be sold in the American market until 2025. Things that stand out for me is that the upcoming generation has no instrument cluster in front of the driver, instead all vital information like speed, rpm, and fuel is in that dinner-plate size infotainment in the middle. The controls are best where they’re located now with physical toggle switches. And the panoramic roof doesn’t even open - so sad! And I hate those un-MINI triangular taillights. Changing things just for the sake of changing make things worse not better. There’s nothing wrong with the current generation MINI. Perhaps it would have been better just to increase the horsepower and torque.
Thank you for the short but detailed review of this wonderful car. My first mini goes back to 1972 and I loved it. This car is really back on Mini song. A judicious mix of real buttons and unique round display makes this a good but simple UI/UX. I very much like the choice of a small steering wheel in keeping with the original I once drove. Front wheel drive and, I hope, go-kart like handling should make this fun and safe in most weathers. I also love the shade of blue on the review car. I positively like the fact I can not have back seats filled with tall adults. I would of course set the display to the original speedo because the original design was so good. To practicality, I am looking for an EV runabout for us to use when we are not using our SUVs for off road, towing horses, or long range. This car is on our short list along with the Mazda MX30 R EV, where we would get a PHEV capability. In terms of pure street cred this Mini wins hands down. In terms of practicality the Mazda wins for room with the seats down (for an EV bike) and for the PHEV versatility. My heart goes to the Mini.
As a 2023 mini SE owner, I like that the new gen does not have any piano black anywhere. They also managed a clean dash design, while maintaining important physical controls. I'm not sure about this light colored cloth dashboard though. It seems like a nightmare to keep stain free.
I love these cars. Driving them is so fun! But I can't justify the price for not being able to really carry 3+ people with it. Nobody wants to sit in the back seats.... Would I pay 30k for this one when I can get a model3 with 35k? Don't think so....
Exterior is awful. Especially the rear. Interior seems nice except the armrest. I don't get why manufacturers go for these small armrests that are attached to the seat.
😢 How can you say that this is a better cockpit than the previous model. I think most people agree that nothing can replace the classic bottoms on the dashboard, specifically for AC . I have the impression you like to please the manufacture with your strictly positive comments.
Worst mini I’ve ever seen. Minimalism in the worst way possible. They’re moving away from the design language that has been successful and been improved upon for generations? The German designers, or maybe Chinese, have lost the plot. I’m already tired of hearing about it!
It's bad for the environment where I live because we burn coal for electricity, then inefficiently transport the power to a battery. It is more efficient to use gasoline. Plus I worry about the environmental disaster of mining poisons for the battery and our failing infrastructure in my town in the US.
Drilling, pumping, refining, transporting, storing and fueling a petrol car use large amounts of energy. It is much more efficient to transport the electricity to your car, than the petrol production and transportation schemes. Get photovoltaic on your roof, charge with rays of sun and become independent from the fossil industry.
Dear Thomas, we need you in Norway today - I would love to watch your review on refreshed TM3 Highland - hope it will happen very very soon! All the best!
Not sure about this move away from proper ergonomic gear selectors. Trying to change mode quickly especially in the dark looks a bit tricky and even dangerous. Do drivers actually design cars these days?
I disagree about the interior quality. It looks inferior to the current F series. Exterior styling looks weak and featureless. Always good to watch your reviews, Thomas. Thanks
Oh no were you planning to buy a Mini Cooper and then change your mind when you seen the price of a Mini Cooper when they've always been expensive and a Niche car
I like it. Continues with the Mini look but modernised and with a much nicer interior and higher quality feel. UK prices seem surprisingly reasonable. BTW, great review as usual 👍
Not sure about that circular screen, it looks too big but also too small at the same time. It’s ok but overall it doesn’t stand out as a definite want one.
I was an owner of a previous vintage model in 2004 and drove it until 2007. On the version shown here, I'm not sure I like the dashboard and I am not a a fan of the redesigned tail lights which now have a completely different shape. Sometimes supposed improvements are not really improvements. Can we please just keep some classic things the same? That's why all of us bought Mini's in the first place, we liked the original concept, no need to make any major changes!
This is one of those few cars that feel right at home when electrified. I really hope the ev version puts it in a more competitive spot as evs are generally more expensive and the gasoline mini was just too expensive for what it is
An automatic no go for me. I'm not paying the German/UK company high prices for something that is build in China, sorry. If you look at the panel gap near the roof at the back door you can tell the QA is not up to par too! (Look at the black trim near the white roof at the back)
It's a good looking thing! Given its a bespoke platform for the electric version, it seems strange it has proportionally quite a long bonnet/hood. I would have expected a shorter bonnet and greater rear/boot space. Perhaps all the panels and interiors are shared with the ICE versions so it has to be proportioned that way for the engines versions, even though it's not a shared platform.
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00:00 2024 MINI Cooper reveal
00:20 MINI Cooper S in Blazing Blue
01:30 Electric and petrol versions
02:18 Rear and kWh battery
03:49 Interior: doors and steering
04:46 Seats and comfort
06:03 Cockpit and user interface
08:16 Storage and panoramic roof
08:55 Passenger and rear seats
10:18 Trunk / boot
11:25 Prices and first verdict
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Full electric Mini Cooper, isn't it, Thomas? I wanna opt for the full electric Mini.
The more i look at new and coming soon cars, the more i realize im sticking with previous generation cars. I would really like to know who were the geniuses that saw that dashboard and gave the thumbs up. A healthy mix of digital and "old school" buttons is how it should be.
Post Covid designs are stripped back, money saving designs
well there is a mix soooo
I feel the same way. Currently I'm in the market for a Mini Cooper SE and was thinking about a previous gen used model or lease one of these new models. I really dislike that new interior style of the 2024 redesign. Call it dislike on first sight, but this ugly interior is one of the reasons why I'm actually going to get an earlier model. That new one just looks sterile, uninteresting and boring. I am a fan of all those switches, buttons and knobs of my current 2011 Clubman.
You need hard switches for air blowers, temperature and a/c. Madness Mini.
Rear design doesn’t look right.
I think it looks right. Will take some time to get used to it.
thought the same
Rear design looks great…👍
Yeah, the rear looks pinched in and not easily recognisable like previous Minis. Without the badges it would be mistaken as a Renault
@@thomassiniTime will tell, however, as in the interior, for me MINI as a brand was always reminiscent of round/circular shapes. Previous gen lights were good enough.
SPIDER MAN is what comes to my mind when I look at those rear lights. Also the side profile is ruined by the absence of the wheel arches, now it looks fat. But hey, BMW knows how to perfectly ruin key elements of design. Let's trust their wisdom.
I’m so glad it’s getting smaller again! Personally I think the design is punchy and modern. Great!
I thought the size remains the same ...
But it didn't, the Mini grew in all directions a few cm.
The cars are getting smaller, while the people are getting bigger, due to obesity.😮
@@formxshape Which car is getting smaller ? I don't know any ...
The new Mini grew 1 cm in length, 3 cm in wheelbase, width and height.
The real Mini is the 500e.
@@protocetid Why is that ?
Definitely prefer the interior of the previous model and I find it very premium, don't agree with your comments. The new interior has lost any vintage vibe it had, and fabrics are prone to dirt and wear.
You said you preferred the previous model then proceeds to say vintage, WHAT? What's vintage about big ass AC fans that look like plain turbines
always find the "vintage" vibe kinda tecky. would be better if they just use a rectangle screen for infotainment system.
Aww I’m finding it so hard not criticise car design lately 😅 when I saw the leaked pics of this last year I thought it was fake because it looked so awful and now it’s here it’s still awful 😢 for me the R56 was the last one that looked right, they’re just getting so awkward looking now, the interior is okay-ish just a bit plain looking too much fabric and should definitely keep the small screen in front of steering wheel for speedo that HUD looks tacky, everything seems to look like a GTA car these days 😅
The rear is hideous, absolutely ruined it
Always people who say the new one is ugly. Until they inevitably start liking it. Then the new one comes around and they hate that as well... A vicious cycle...
…don’t want to see your rear😮
I think Peter Parker and Miles Morales and myself would approve of the rear
I don't like the look of the rear lights at all, doesn't look Mini, looks Suzuki Swift like. Also why do they mess with the naming convention;
Mini - base model
Mini Cooper - after john got involved
Mini Cooper S - the even sportier model with dual fuel tanks
Mini JCW - the custom ones.
I wish they'd stop muddying the heritage.
Thank you for the information: The Mini-EV is built in China, the Mini-ICE is built in the UK!
Always good calm reviews on this channel and very precise
Thanks m8!
Don’t agree at all with the premium feeling. Take away the logo in the interior and it could be some generic brand. The door panels are flat, no comfort seats and fabric does not make a car look more premium. The shot with the opened hood makes want to put on my sunglasses. So many visible nuts ant bolts it does not give me a premium feeling. Nor do the huge panel gaps. They focussed too much on the funky stuff and forgot the basics. Hopefully the final version look a lot better than this. And what about the location. A barn with a forklift in the back 🙈
I got myself a Mini SE in 2023, and it looks and feels premium. The interior of new model feels rather cheap and plastic. The outside - I might get used to it. Had I not bought the 2023 model, I’m sure I’d never buy this new one.
Front looks ok….ish but ngl they fuc*ed up the rear
As an owner of Mini Cooper SE I am in shock. I love my car and I thought I will never move from a Mini. Seeing this is disheartening. The renders looked good, but the reality is quite different. The materials look incredibly cheap. No metal buttons, no leather with the cool stitching pattern, everything is a a cheap fabric (which gets dirty easily and hard to touch, I can not stand it in a Polestar) and cheap plastic. Moonroof is useless if you can not open it, the convertible effect is gone. No center display with the navigation, only the hideous piece of plastic aka Head up display, which had to be disabled, it's so distractive. All the premium feel, cute lines and fun are gone. And a cherry on top, it's build in China. Thank you for making it impossible to continue to be a Mini owner. I am going to switch to another brand when the time comes. Shame.
Totally agree
bro, just go to the dealer and ask for a testdrive on a jcw kit one. You'll be really surprised how good it is, got mine delivered 2 days ago and loving it
@@aliginthahouse1 I am at the mini center right now dropping off my car for the service. The new one is simply awful. It’s so terribly cheap and hard inside, you can get bruises from touching the surfaces.
I've literally had every model since the 2003 cooper s ones, and I'm not convinced you have really seen one in real life, let alone owning an electric pre facelift mini@@infj2177
I'm never getting rid of my 2013 Mini Roadster S. Never, never, never. Styling is better, range is better, refuel time is better ... all by at least a factor of 3. I have seen the future and it peaked in the mid-2010s.
Mini's front fender(including headlights) has been always covered by its bonnet and Mini said that's a big difference with other mass-produced car makers' design. But they destroyed that heritage by themselves for the cost.
Plus, look at those bold and thick lines on the side, side mirrors, bonnet and the back too!!! It doesn't look rounded and classic anymore.. They abandoned their traditional design...it's really awful.
It's not MINI anymore damnn..
The gas version is keeping the clamshell hood. The electric model is a completely different chassis.
@@FurkanCemTurfanda oh really? thank you for letting me know🥹 it makes me feel so much relieved.. but the new talelamps are still terrible...
You contradicted your whole comment classic minis only had the round headlights for that round aspect that you're talkin about the newer BMW own generation Mini Coopers have that round look so Heritage!! is the classic Mini and the classic Mini!! wasn't round, the original Mini didn't have the clamshell Hood or the fender flares. Know Mini
@@brandonpollard8928So the first BMW interpretation was much better. This one could have Renault od Suzuki badge
Love everything about it except the lack of a standard driver's display. Can't believe it's a trend now to make drivers take their eyes off the road just to see their speed.
HUD helps to not get distracted from the road
Have you seen the original Mini?
@@axel-11 not standard, as I said
@@siviter that car didn't have ABS, airbags or seatbelts either. What's your point? Safety was non-existent in the 50s, doesn't mean we should return to it
HUD may not be visible in polarized sunglasses
Please fix the tail lights in the facelift
+1 as a current 3 door Cooper S owner I'm so disappointed how they totally spoiled the back. No chance I'll upgrade to this generation. What a shame.
The Union Jack tail lights are very Austin Powers ‘Yeah.., Baby!’ 🫣😂
Not sure about the Spiderman rear light design but the interior is nice.
Spiderman... hmm you might be onto something
Everything was fine
Until i saw this messed up rear
COME ON MINI WTF
Looks ok but not a fan of the huge screen as it’ll age like milk. And it’s missing all the little design flairs that show it’s a mini rather than a Kia, no longer has the black arches, most of the chrome accents, the teardrop/oval mirrors, the the classic door handles of the boxy rear lights which is a shame, doesn’t really feel like a mini, I’m sure it’ll sell like hotcakes though
whyyyy, why mini, why?
Not a fan of the interior, it's the usual "design over functionality and user experience" trend that should be punished with up to 50 years in jail, but otherwise good.
Mini is not as successful as fiat 500 (design!) And with every update it becomes more generic. Is it now a small Ora? Inside stop cost cutting and just give us a small instrument screen and knobs for the aircond.
Fiat 500 is for peasants, Mini is premium
Mini is literally top 3 most iconic cars on the planet, could you elaborate on what successful means. Top 3 alongside with the Jeep Wrangler and the Ford Model T
I think the big centre round display kind of resembles a dinner plate, position looks a little odd for me, maybe it is mounted too high, same with the Countryman, the toggle switches seems quite plasticky, should have been more metalic like all the previous ones.
fabric dash vs dust mite allergy, not ideal.
This is huge compared to what we had 40-50 years ago. Family trips with Fiat 500, Trabant or Zastava. Luggage for 2-3 weeks in your legs, lap, shoulders. The Fiat 500 was also our fishing/offroad vehicle, 4 adults + me as a kid with all the fishing gear, and sometimes camping gear. The poor thing couldnt do over 30 going uphill.
Once we got stopped by police and he said we were speeding. My dad gave him the key and told the officer - if you can do over 40 on this hill I will buy a bottle of scotch.
Idk why it looks unfinished
I love it but I do agree but concept cars have that unfinished look to it which keeps them ageless
I hate that they put speed dial on the silly ahh big central screen
It looks modern but it doesn’t help and not easy to use
Been waiting ten years for a change and then I get this. It's good to see BMW has remained consistent as I am now disappointed across their whole range. This will also appeal to the people who can't afford the car, way to look after your market.
X3 is still good with normal buttons and idrive knob. Expect a down-grade this year. So time to stock up on X3's
They are ruining their cars one by one. But still they were the last brand to do so. In that way i salute them because they held out for quite long compared to other manufacturers. Shame they are cutting corners too now.
I drove the new electric Mini on Saturday for 30 minutes. It was in JCW trim in grey with a red roof. It’s absolutely fab - lovely chunky steering wheel, brilliant interior and it’s plenty quick, too.
The interior electric sound effects are great and really make it feel sporty, especially when it’s in Go-Kart mode.
The overall quality of the car was impressive. The boot, though was small - ok for a small trip to the shops but don’t expect to get a full weekly shop for 5-people in there.
Looks ok, it comes no where near to an iconic design like my 53, even my f57 has got a lot more character. The back end looks like a Peugeot (not a compliment) I genuinely think the back end needs a redesign. I do like the inside to be busy so getting used to that minimalistic interim will take some getting used to.
I give it 60/100. Hope BMW listen to customer feed-back and make any unanimous improvements.
What about when the dashboard is dirty? Who is going to clean it?
….had the same thoughts…
The dealership and also stop touching your dash, there's literally no reason anything should happen to your dash most people don't ride with their windows down like me so I wouldn't see any reason for your dash to be touched even mistakes shouldn't happen in don't in normal cars
@@brandonpollard8928A lot of dust and sand gets into the car if you live out the country.
I love MINI! Literally see loads of them these days when l drive around despite people saying they are expensive to maintain.
I wish they would keep the prices affordable as it seems their popularity is on the rise again. Will still get another one for sure just not the Electric version.
It looks like a Nissan from the rear angel, I can't say I'm excited about this one.
Minis weren't always Coopers when they were first introduced. Coopers have always been sportier versions of the standard Mini.
I dive a Mini, and i'm fond of Mini vehicles. I was so excited to see the new designs and I'm soooooo disappointed. I find this ugly 😭
Guess I won't get this new version 😢
Yup, exactlt the same.
I like the rear lights
Cool car.
Thomas... the current gen Mini has a dashboard built with soft touch plastics and the same goes for the door cards. From what I could see on the video, the interior is now made with hard scratchy plastics on the doors and dash and they got away with acres of cloth everywhere... and I hope they retain the option for sports seats with adjustable lower thigh support since this one didn't have any of that. Having said that, how can you say this is an improvement over the current gen or even premium build quality?
Premium jump forward interior but lost all it's charm, now its another generic modern EV interior and none of the old MINI cool !!!! Could be that new Smart Hashtag 1 or similar
I think if they put the big round AC vents you wouldn't even notice
No behind wheel dials. Instant deal breaker
4:21 - hope it's pre production build quality, as it looks like "best effort" form Layland times ;) shocking!
THAT MOUTH!
lots of BMW parts used here, which is a good thing for quality but makes this car less authentic (less MINI), but still a good evolution, and a great review as always!
Could you name two BMW parts that you see so far, or do you talk most at your workplace
@@brandonpollard8928 If you know BMW cars well enough you will notice that without my help ;)
4:22 plastic panel gap, hope it's just for pre-production cars
Why the sunroof doesn’t open???
A lot of people say they never open their sunroof so they took it away I literally can't breathe without my sunroof open
this looks like its april fools day
love the frisbee included
Like the interior, the exterior i have to see all black maybe....
From the outside this looks more-like a cheap Chinese Mini-clone than a real Mini. Horrible.
That screen has to be tilted towards the driver to be useful. It’s more of a showpiece
I prefer the rear lights on the countryman but do really like the fabric use in both of them - would be interesting to see if it fades noticeably when the car is parked in the sun and not in garage
I like the simplicity of the design. Rear looks weird. It could have been smaller - back to origins.
Lovely Thomas Blue 🙏🙏💯💯
Very interesting, thanks for showing us. 👌
always good to see you
All I can say is that I’m glad I bought the 2023 MINI Cooper S Convertible. Here in the U.S. the 2024 model year is practically identical to the 2023. I’m guessing the new generation MINI won’t be sold in the American market until 2025. Things that stand out for me is that the upcoming generation has no instrument cluster in front of the driver, instead all vital information like speed, rpm, and fuel is in that dinner-plate size infotainment in the middle. The controls are best where they’re located now with physical toggle switches. And the panoramic roof doesn’t even open - so sad! And I hate those un-MINI triangular taillights. Changing things just for the sake of changing make things worse not better. There’s nothing wrong with the current generation MINI. Perhaps it would have been better just to increase the horsepower and torque.
Wow! Clark Kent is doing car reviews now. Love it
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Looks like a bar of soap compared to the current model, plus the rear end design is pure trash.
Personally, I think it looks fantastic. Great job designers/ engineers etc
Thank you for the short but detailed review of this wonderful car.
My first mini goes back to 1972 and I loved it. This car is really back on Mini song. A judicious mix of real buttons and unique round display makes this a good but simple UI/UX. I very much like the choice of a small steering wheel in keeping with the original I once drove. Front wheel drive and, I hope, go-kart like handling should make this fun and safe in most weathers. I also love the shade of blue on the review car. I positively like the fact I can not have back seats filled with tall adults. I would of course set the display to the original speedo because the original design was so good.
To practicality, I am looking for an EV runabout for us to use when we are not using our SUVs for off road, towing horses, or long range. This car is on our short list along with the Mazda MX30 R EV, where we would get a PHEV capability. In terms of pure street cred this Mini wins hands down. In terms of practicality the Mazda wins for room with the seats down (for an EV bike) and for the PHEV versatility. My heart goes to the Mini.
Thanks 🙏
As a 2023 mini SE owner, I like that the new gen does not have any piano black anywhere. They also managed a clean dash design, while maintaining important physical controls. I'm not sure about this light colored cloth dashboard though. It seems like a nightmare to keep stain free.
Clean, modern lines apart from the spider man tail light.
Where is my rear union jack lights? Come on, that is what makes a mini unique
I love these cars. Driving them is so fun! But I can't justify the price for not being able to really carry 3+ people with it. Nobody wants to sit in the back seats....
Would I pay 30k for this one when I can get a model3 with 35k? Don't think so....
Looks awful! Just update the R53 with more modern interior and led lights! There, fixed it for you.
Exterior is awful. Especially the rear. Interior seems nice except the armrest. I don't get why manufacturers go for these small armrests that are attached to the seat.
😢 How can you say that this is a better cockpit than the previous model. I think most people agree that nothing can replace the classic bottoms on the dashboard, specifically for AC . I have the impression you like to please the manufacture with your strictly positive comments.
The original one (1959…) was not called Mini Cooper, but there was a model named Mini Cooper (1961…)
Overpriced!!
It looks quite orrendous and it will cost 50000 euros with some optional, but essential, extras (also for the petrol engines).
Worst mini I’ve ever seen. Minimalism in the worst way possible. They’re moving away from the design language that has been successful and been improved upon for generations? The German designers, or maybe Chinese, have lost the plot. I’m already tired of hearing about it!
Tut mir Leid, aber die sahen früher besser aus.
Love mini ❤🎉
It's bad for the environment where I live because we burn coal for electricity, then inefficiently transport the power to a battery. It is more efficient to use gasoline. Plus I worry about the environmental disaster of mining poisons for the battery and our failing infrastructure in my town in the US.
Drilling, pumping, refining, transporting, storing and fueling a petrol car use large amounts of energy. It is much more efficient to transport the electricity to your car, than the petrol production and transportation schemes.
Get photovoltaic on your roof, charge with rays of sun and become independent from the fossil industry.
love it. Superb design interpretation of the best of all that has gone before...here in epic 'T-Blue' !
You said it Best!
great decision to make rear end very angular while whole vehicle (interior included) has rounded design????
I wonder also what the original Cooper was thinking, you know with their round headlights and their rectangular rear lights
@@brandonpollard8928 those rectangular lights are not agressive as these ones as you know too
Dear Thomas, we need you in Norway today - I would love to watch your review on refreshed TM3 Highland - hope it will happen very very soon! All the best!
Really like the looks, inside and out. Might want one!
Why headup display🙄
Caus no instruments
Interior looks sick, one of the best i hv seen ❤
Not sure about this move away from proper ergonomic gear selectors. Trying to change mode quickly especially in the dark looks a bit tricky and even dangerous. Do drivers actually design cars these days?
I disagree about the interior quality. It looks inferior to the current F series. Exterior styling looks weak and featureless. Always good to watch your reviews, Thomas. Thanks
How do you know your revs in the petrol manual version?
Wow the new Yaris looks great
Ok...let me see that LIFAN
Thomas i am Loving the "Thomas" Blue and also the Design but i think i will still wait to see the VW id2 idLife and also the new Fiat 600e
Way too expensive for what it is.
Oh no were you planning to buy a Mini Cooper and then change your mind when you seen the price of a Mini Cooper when they've always been expensive and a Niche car
what the hell did you do to rear lights!
Not super pumped but I'll buy one anyway. Need an all black interior though
This comment is so honest I love it I'm not super pumped but I'm also not super down but I'll definitely buy it as well
I like it. Continues with the Mini look but modernised and with a much nicer interior and higher quality feel. UK prices seem surprisingly reasonable. BTW, great review as usual 👍
Neat MINI
The design is not too bad, but the Volvo EX30 is similarly priced with better range, performance and 5 doors.
….but the Volvo looks sooo boaring…🥱🥱🥱
You just compared a Mini Cooper in a Volvo are you okay
Not sure about that circular screen, it looks too big but also too small at the same time. It’s ok but overall it doesn’t stand out as a definite want one.
I was an owner of a previous vintage model in 2004 and drove it until 2007. On the version shown here, I'm not sure I like the dashboard and I am not a a fan of the redesigned tail lights which now have a completely different shape. Sometimes supposed improvements are not really improvements. Can we please just keep some classic things the same? That's why all of us bought Mini's in the first place, we liked the original concept, no need to make any major changes!
This is one of those few cars that feel right at home when electrified. I really hope the ev version puts it in a more competitive spot as evs are generally more expensive and the gasoline mini was just too expensive for what it is
An automatic no go for me. I'm not paying the German/UK company high prices for something that is build in China, sorry.
If you look at the panel gap near the roof at the back door you can tell the QA is not up to par too! (Look at the black trim near the white roof at the back)
Mini Kapoor
It's a good looking thing! Given its a bespoke platform for the electric version, it seems strange it has proportionally quite a long bonnet/hood. I would have expected a shorter bonnet and greater rear/boot space.
Perhaps all the panels and interiors are shared with the ICE versions so it has to be proportioned that way for the engines versions, even though it's not a shared platform.