What 100 people REALLY think about the MINI Cooper

The fifth generation all-electric MINI Cooper... The brand say it's 'the reinvention of an icon', except it's not built from the ground-up to be electric. That said it shares its platform with the BMW iX1 and that's not a bad thing. It retains the iconic MINI styling including short overhangs, a short bonnet and a contrasting long wheelbase while larger wheels and the removal of chrome bring a fresh take to the design. Flush door handles are offered for the time first, while the wheel arches and side scuttles have been removed and there's a striking new octagonal grille. With a completely new powertrain, the new MINI Cooper Electric is available in two variants: E and SE, offering different outputs and ranges. The interior of the vehicle echoes the famous minimalist design of the classic Mini, using just the round instrument cluster in the centre - a 9.4in OLED infotainment touchscreen - and the infamous toggle bar below. There are seven MINI Experience modes, including a new go-kart mode for enhanced driving performance. In a survey of 100 people, we asked for opinions on the new styling, futuristic interior, performance and range and whether it was a car that suits their needs. Overall, the reception was positive, but there were also some reservations about certain features.
What's good?
True hot hatch handling
Cool looking interior
Range and power improvement on old car
What's bad?
Poor range for entry-level model
Still impractical
No instrument display
00:00:00 We asked a hundred people
00:00:03 The new all-electric MINI
00:00:10 UK media launch
00:00:21 The original Mini and its legacy
00:00:31 BMW's fifth generation
00:00:38 Is it the people's car of choice
00:01:17 Design and driving experience
00:02:24 Evolution of design language
00:03:19 Electric car underpinnings
00:03:53 Performance comparison
00:04:56 Battery range and usability
00:06:15 Handling and Steering
00:06:58 Comfort and Space
00:07:49 Interior Design
00:08:14 Display and Companion
00:09:19 Mini's Future
00:09:55 Performance and Ride
00:10:08 Mini Experience Modes
00:10:47 Public Opinion
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[@KrupakarManthees]

"i Don't really Know!!" - Loved that

[@richardn.5548]

The electric version of the new MINI Cooper is built on it's own Architecture, not the iX1's. And it is indeed build from the ground up to be electric.

[@DiscoverEV]

Well spotted! The iX1 platform is destined for the MINI Countryman. As we later say it sits on all-new electric car underpinnings as a result of a partnership between BMW and Great Wall Motors. We'll make sure we edit out our faux pas!

[@miroslavmandov6973]

Only the new MINI Countryman is on the platform of iX1. Regular MINI is much smaller

[@DiscoverEV]

Yes, you're correct - the underpinnings are the result of a new partnership between BMW and Great Wall! We'll edit that bit out!

[@ChrisWatkinsMedia]

Great presenting, great video production and great looking car! I also loved the ending!

[@DiscoverEV]

Thank you :0)

[@nealy2815]

Really like this style of review. Enjoyable. Good job.

[@DiscoverEV]

Hope you subscribed? More to come

[@futureof...]

I absolutely love the ending! ❤

[@DiscoverEV]

Good isn't it!

[@neoanderson7]

How are there this many beautiful EV presenters?? 🤷🏻‍♂️. They sure know how to get the demographic to watch these reviews. 🤷🏻‍♂️🙂
You’ll have to be a dedicated Mini lover or just want to be different for the sake of being different than getting the obvious benchmark vehicle.
At least there’s more choice now.. 👍🏻

[@richard7071]

Who gos around scratching their interior plastic?

[@DiscoverEV]

Car reviewers?

[@DiscoverEV]

Can't resist scratching 'scratchy' plastic trim!

[@davidmarshall5596]

If someone got in my car & started scratching the plastic, it would be a shrift OUT!!😂🎉