MINI Comparison in Iceland | Which MINI is Best??
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When the team from MINI in Germany invited us to drive 4 different MINIs in Iceland, of course, we said yes. During our trip we took a series of road trips around Iceland while comparing a 2022 Cooper S Clubman All4, 2022 Cooper S Countryman All 4, 2022 John Cooper Works Convertible, and the ultra-limited-edition 2021 John Cooper Works GP. Along the way, we explored the sights in Iceland. We saw geysers, a crashed airplane, countless waterfalls, and had an amazing time comparing the MINI lineup.
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During our review of the MINI lineup, we tested a range of practical details including passenger space, cargo space, infotainment, handling, steering, performance, acceleration, overall refinement, price, and value. How did it go? Watch and see. #MicahDrives
00:00 Comparing MINIs in Iceland
1:30 John Cooper Works Convertible Review
5:37 John Cooper Works GP Review
10:51 Cooper S Countryman All 4 Review
15:09 Cooper S Clubman All4 Review
19:41 Which MINI is the Best?
20:36 Which Road Trip Was Our Favorite?
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You two live a very interesting life. If your not in your helicopter flying over Southern Calif or Texas.. Then your in vehicles of all descriptions driving around your area. Now your in Iceland. Good for both of you. I enjoy your videos. I've always wanted to visit Iceland but I've heard it's very expensive. Enjoy your visit
Today is one of the happiest days of my life: I traded my 2012 Mini Countryman S on a Toyota RAV4. Had been paying about $5000 a year on shop visits. The check engine light came on while driving to the dealership.
Evie: Whats my top speed? Micah: When I start screaming. LOL! Well I say that works
I've been looking for over an hour for a video that shows all of the different models. Lots of "Clubman vs. Countryman" videos, but this was the first one that compared them all. Very helpful in preparing me for my trip to the Mini dealership. Thank you!
Nice VLOG. My wife and I decided to buy two 2016 minis back in 2019. I got the Clubman in S trim with the BMW B46 and she got the Justa convertible with the B38 3 cylinder (from the BMW i8). Both have sticks and both are very fun and never fail to trigger happy thoughts. Just this morning, I had a blast dropping my son at school in the convertible; top down on a cool fall morning in New England, enjoying the nimble chassis, surprisingly infectious engine sounds of the 3 popper and loving life despite rush hour. And since I take care of maintenance, I have not experienced the "service nightmares" or "money pit problems" that many people complain about. IMO FWIW I think much of the reliability complaints BTW are due to relying on the dealer and believing in the 15K service intervals. Like many European brands you need to be a bit OCD to keep these cars happy and healthy; which means 5K mile/6 month oil change intervals and half the recommended interval for other fluids and consumables. Can't understand the haters who feel like BMW ruined Mini. If you consider the number of fun, practical daily driver that exist and can still be optioned with a stick (and very good sticks IMO), the 3rd gen Mini's are quite nice, especially when off lease samples cost quite a bit less than new. So so far we have absolutely no regrets and would purchase a Mini again. Given that I've always preferred a engaging car and Mazda has moved in a different- yet fiscally positive direction- I'm happy that Mini has filled the gap left by so many accessible automakers. As always, I enjoy the banter. You guys are great and down to earth. Keep up the good work.
Great video! I always love the way the two of you work together and seeing you guys in different setting feels more intimate!
Great video guys. This traveling car review is awesome and guys as always entertaining AF!
You guys are awesome! Love the way you guys make videos everytime🥰
"you think you know horsepower?" best line of the whole video, and I haven't even finished it.lol
Excellent video!! Yes to this travel/car review format.
The geyser made the innuendo iguana blush LOL!
Yes! I’d definitely watch more of these type of videos
Very well shot and great editing. Overall, great production. It was the right length, too. Kudos.
Love this! Great photography work.
Great video. Those MINI's are really striking! Always wonderful to watch you two work, so cleaver and informative. I have fun watching you have fun! Keep up the good work.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the words of encouragement, Scott. Cheers!
How fun! What an adventure! Making amazing memories together.
Hope they keep sending you places. Great balance between driving journo stuff and showing where you’re at.
Very cool! Yes do more travel ones that's cool too. Hope you had a fun trip.
“Flying eyes, look at that wreckage” hahahahaha wowowow
This was an awesome video adventure Micah. I'm green with envy on your and Sweeties' trip to Iceland. Heck at this point, I would be happy to go anywhere. But to also be able to try out the 4 different Minis. Perfection! Thank you!!! And yes, I would love to see more of these travel/car adventures.
LOVED THIS!!
This came together greatly!!!
That was a terrific video. It would have been cool to show a little bit about the accommodations. Good job you two!
Your best vid to date. Beautifully shot and edited. Evie is becoming such a natural on camera. Would watch more like this for sure.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, Carl. Hi5s from me and Evie!
This makes me really want to visit Iceland again!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
It's such a magical place.
I loved it. Your equipment makes it possible to merge both styles.
Best vid yet guys. Great team work. Very happy for you. Iceland is beautiful. TY for sharing.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
And TY for watching!!
CLUBMAN POWER!!! Wish they provided the jcw edition. 301 hp 331lbft
This video was so fun. You two together are such a great combination. I rarely comment on videos ever, but I feel like you need to know how well you do and that I would love to see more. You two contend with Straightpipes as my favorite automotive KZread couple.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
It's hard to top the Straightpipes. But I'll humbly accept your compliment. Cheers!!
Great video, more travel + cars! Waiting for a Disco & Disco Sport video in UK!
This was a fun one!!
Gorgeous video, Micah, one of my favorites. Congrats on 90k, that windowless white van should be right around the corner!
WOW! Good for you guys.
Ok this is not a video, it is an epic masterpiece!!! I usually don’t like mini’s but after this I wanna drive a mini in Iceland lol. And now I know to bring a drone whenever I go! wow this was a stunning video! You both looked like you had tons of fun!!!
To answer your question, awesome video! I love Mini’s and never knew Iceland was so beautiful and populated. Keep up the great content. 👍
Loved it!!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Richard!
Big fan of car reviews. But Iceland, it's a sweet bonus.
Great video!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Nick!
Yup . . . no kiddo on the trip and Evie goes Blue. 😂🤣 Always wanted to go to Iceland. I had it on the selection list when looking for new assignments in the military; the AF sent to me to the boonies of Alaska instead . . . less scenery, same bugs! I was voting for the Clubman for Evie . . . matches her perfectly. It's my favorite Mini as well; love the barn doors! Yes, more of these videos.
Looks like an awesome time. Now I wanna do some photography (and driving) in Iceland. Loved the travel format, by the way! If you have more opportunity to do the travel & review thing go for it!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Iceland is a photographers paradise...at least during the summer when it's constantly light outside. And yes to more travel/car reviews. If you guys like it I think they'd be a fun addition to our channel.
Great video 👍 👍
Awesome video!😸
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😄
I absolutely love my Clubman!
One of my favorite videos. Mix in the Bronco and it would be perfect.
This is the best video on the entire internet!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Take THAT, the internet. Seriously, we appreciate the encouragement, Justin!
You're living the life!! Micah and Co.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
This one made us feel especially fortunate. :)
So Iceland's green and Greenland's ice? Beautiful scenery and love the cars too 😂
I’m interested in a Mini Cooper S convertible. Manual, please!
Very cool congrats on the trip! Iceland looks amazing!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
We'd love to return one day with our kiddo.
@beardown6574
2 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio oh that would be a cool family adventure! Loved all the shots. Beautiful place
Great video! Where were you staying? Those A-frames looked cool.
Did you get to see any flowing lava? Loved the vid.
loved this video! where are those A frame cabins located? info please!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
It was a private retreat the folks from MINI rented in the middle of nowhere about 1.5 hours east of Reykjavik.
I'm a cheap Architect, great show! I seldom watch an entire video though I did see all of this one. Great format I vote for more.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear you liked this style of video. I think we'll have to do more.
Dawww Elvie is super cute here!
That mini convertible would be perfect for to drive around in nice parts of Vegas here
I wanna be you guys when I grow up! (Disregard that I’m technically a grown up already.) You’re in my favorite place to visit, and driving my favorite cars!! 😍😍😍
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Then I'm glad we could bring you along through the magic of KZread. :)
This video and the cars were cute😉
Maybe more reviews that include scenery too!
Yes, more travel reviews.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mr. Danger!!
I want to go to Iceland now! Also, never really considered the clubman because I didn't think I'd like the barn doors and thought Countryman would be better. Maybe I'll have to check Clubman next time!
Just get the basic Mini One. Saves $$$$$ and you still have all the fun of the great handling and package
How has this so few comments. Amazingly beautiful. Well shot. Now I want to buy what would be my 3rd mini!
@MicahMuzio
Жыл бұрын
Sadly, interest in the MINI brand has faded in recent years. But we sure had fun driving them in Iceland!
@mynameIan
Жыл бұрын
And today I bought a 2022 Clubman JCW in Rebel Green because of this review. Mini says their cheque is in the post.
@MicahMuzio
Жыл бұрын
@@mynameIan Congrats on the purchase! Wishing you many fun miles in your JCW.
Would love to have been a fly on the wall in the marketing meeting when someone suggested inviting a couple from Southern California to Iceland to drive Minis. I'm guessing there was some alcohol involved.
[expiative] Awesome! Glad you two got to travel abroad, and to Iceland no doubt (but see much ice, it looks mostly green). Spiders...just another part of island life. despite the price, the JCW is the best way to go even though its a ""GTI SE for Golf-R money" or a "WRX Premium for STi Limited money". However, despite the poor value/price equation, if options are kept in check, it is more tolerable and should bring a smile to your face each time you drive....Motor on!
Nice job, looks like fun. I could enjoy this more if I wasn't so jealous! :-)
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Thanks for watching, John.
You know why Mini didn't include the battery Cooper at this specific event? Because it's Iceland - Internal Combustion Engine Island. 😊
Hey, flyboy guitar player, (moi aussi) really liked the longer music piece in the opening. And if the utube thing doesn't work out....
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that, Jameson! Getting to bring my musical side into these videos is a true joy.
Very cool vlog! So, should I assume Greenland is covered with ice, since Iceland is covered with green? :)
All I can say is jealous, Minis, Iceland, looked Iike a heavenly get away!
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
It was a trip we'll never forget.
When did this trip take place??
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
This was way back in August.
More!
If you have try clubman jcw you wil enjoy it more ps. Same power GP 3
i spent a month in iceland!! did you have any fermented shark and then a shot of black death??!!
The original Minis are the best, otherwise great work on the video and now I really want to go check out Iceland for myself.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
I wish we'd had more time in Iceland. It's a spectacular place to explore.
More like this.
I prefer the travel vlog / car review.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for weighing in! I think we might try more of this kind of thing in the future.
I also, ABSOLUTELY LOVE the chemistry between the two of you... Duh!!! That's why you're married. Yeah, to each other lol
What’s trip. Come on 100k subscribers.
Whats doing Micah. Two questions, firstly what brand / version is your backpack. Second question, you had a shirt on in your last video, is it merch? I have the Magnum PI shirt from last year.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, Tom. Answer #1. My backpack is an Ogio Renegade RSS. I've had it for eons and love it. Answer #2. Yupl We did a 2nd Micah Flies shirt parterning with Blipshift again. It was a limited run though so it's not currently available.
@tombeck5943
2 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio thanks Micah, legend. Do more 🚁 videos.
more mini videos
We all know that you guys are in Iceland because of Björk.
👍🏿
I've seen a lot a Mini stranded on highways and tunnels in nyc recently. Are these new one more reliable?
I find it odd the all electric Mini wasn’t driven and tested.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
MINI didn't have it there to test. But we did review the MINI electric previously. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hXV21pmqpNKundo.html
I feel like liability would be an issue in America and that plane would not be accessible
Largest speeding ticket i've ever paid for was in Iceland.. 🤦♂️😒😂
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Can I ask how big??
Was it just me or were there like no trees???
Fun Icelandic fact: there are 91 species of spiders endemic to Iceland, but NONE of them are poisonous to humans.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
That would've been helpful knowledge prior to our trip. 😂
Skál!!🍻🍻🍺🍺
Micah is pretty darn handsome, not gonna lie
I'm so glad I came across this video tonight. You are the new "Rick Steves." This was informative and also enjoyable to watch. You make a great team! Micah, I can't believe how much you look like your Dad. It was nice that you both got a chance to get away for a couples retreat. This was just an extended "date night." By now you must be settled into your home in San B. and are off-roading with the new Bronco.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
That's very kind of you to say, G W. Cheers!
MINI just blew their entire marketing budget for the next decade on this press junket. But I will still like it because Micah and Evie.
Wow....Sweety has a potty mouth!!! :)
No go pro fail? Unsuscribed.
@MicahMuzio
2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Just wait until my video next week flying a Meyers 200 airplane. It more than makes up for the lack of GoPro fails here.
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