MINI Coupe review - CarBuyer
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The MINI Coupe is a strict two-seater, and is the sportiest model in the MINI range. It has lower suspension than the standard car for super-sharp handling, and the engines deliver strong performance to match. The curved roof takes its design inspiration from a racing helmet, and while it won't be to all tastes, it means the designers have had to get rid of the rear seats. In their place is a 280-litre boot, which is more than twice the size of the hatchback's. The Coupe is only offered in Cooper, Cooper S and JCW guises. Entry level Cooper models feature a 120bhp 1.6-litre petrol engine while Cooper SD models receive a 141bhp 2.0-litre diesel. Flagship JCW models are powered by a 208bhp 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine, and these cars are capable of 0-62mph in 6.4 seconds. Apart from the lack of rear seats, the interior is identical to that of the hatchback, which means it's well built, and has lots of neat retro touches.
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It may not be to everyone's taste but I like the way it looks.
I have the pleasure of owning a JCW model of the coupe, and WOW !! I love driving it so much, I love the fact my car is unique but has speed ! Get compliments oh my car all the time. If you’re looking, DO IT.
Dear Mat, you can easily be a movie star:) You are far more entertaining than many!
I recently upgraded from a mini cooper to a coupe, same colour too and I love it. Absolute fun to drive! To the negative commenters: Try taking it for a test drive yourself before badmouthing it.
@sodd1000
2 жыл бұрын
Not an upgrade but a different choice perhaps?
the fact that he got an ///m hat makes me like him even more!
MINI Coupe. Um véiculo para ninguem colocar defeito. Automovel, simples, compacto, visual atual bonito jovem. Motor, acima da potencia que o carro precisa. Muito seguro, estabilidade perfeitas nas curvas. Muita segurança dentro do carro para os ocupantes. O sentido de andar em um desses, é se tornar um garoto.
I like your BMW M hat, and the car you're reviewing.
Perhaps the reviewer has not driven many sports cars - I test drove the Coupe SD today and found the letterbox rear window perfectly adequate and complemented by the huge round wing mirrors so absolutely no problem with rear vision. The hard ride is overstated, its a sports car! But this is a limousine compared to cars I am used to and I've owned more than a dozen original Minis/Coopers. The biggest feature which these reviews seem to miss is the wasted space behind the seats because what look like repeat headrests are the casing for the soft top raising mechanism which isn't used on the coupe so they could be removed as well the loudspeakers and link the already massive boot to add a child seat!! The state of increasing modern expectations is none so evident as in the endless knobs, buttons and controls, most of which you don't need if you want the thrill of a very fast road clinging sports car which this is! 134mph is plenty quick enough! The Cooper S is just one second quicker 0-60 and will burn a bigger hole in your pocket, so I would say this is the one to get as its torquey engine is very useful at all speeds and certainly not 'straining like a puppy'.
MAT, YOU ARE AMAZING
It doesn't look like "crap" as you say, it looks good if it's the right colour.
It's fun to drive, just like all mini's are. I'd love the JCW works, though can't afford it right now!
Great review but as an owner of a hatch model I would have to disagree with you on the buttons. I think they're just as firm as any other car. You're not going to press the wrong one on accident
I want one. I love it.
@raazs35
8 жыл бұрын
I have a mini coupe S 2014 . Everyday atleast one person asks me what car is it and also i get the looks hen i get gas. Now that they stop making this model its very rare we see one
@joerahman1
5 жыл бұрын
nancy pollard I got one, looking to sell it...
@joerahman1
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Kester it’s got 35,550 miles, 2012, burnt orange...make an offer...
@joerahman1
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Kester where do u live? I’m just outside Birmingham
@joerahman1
5 жыл бұрын
Robert Kester I think u shud come up here and look at it if your serious about it, no point talking on here....
I just found CarBuyer reviews today, starting with the new A Class, and I'm instantly a fan! Not a fan of the Mini Cooper Coupe tho.
Comparing the bootspace with the Peugot RCZ? A significantly bigger car!
Great idea giving the Mini a coupe version but I think sensible people might find that roof a bit off-putting. Perhaps they should have made it more coventional as to appeal to a wider array of customers.
I like that mini
Mini coopers are beautiful cars
Nice BMW M badge at the end :)
I lol'd at 2:14 haha!! Meow!!!
That would be good..just as long as it's in BMW Racing Blue or Alpine White :)
0:33 "yeah" EPIC COMMENT!!! hahaha
Can you guys do a review of the Fiat 500 Abarth? :D
I like it!
Matt should be on topgear as their next presenter
This how I look after my haircut
how u guys from UK drive on right side? o.O
Agreed
That ///M hat is way better looking than the car's roof
Why don't you guys do the Genesis Coupe?
I thought the last time Mat did a MINI review, he said he wanted Rebecca to do them anymore.
Which, my I add, is the POINT of a review. So one can decide their thoughts on the thing that is being reviewed. I didn't like it, that doesn't mean you can't.
agree
Do a google search on a grey and red Mini Coupe..and that's just one example of a colour it looks better in, in my opinion.
I have to 'somewhat' disagree with you..because I think it's an acceptable looking car, however it does depend on what colour it is. For example, this colour doesn't look too good on it. But perhaps a lighter blue might..such as baby blue.
I don't understand why you mention 'air-conditioning' as a 'feature'. Is it not common in all cars?
2:14 looks like they made a change in the matrix
Hey Mat you're really define cars....
Mat, lovin' your work as usual... but never ever, ever, ever, EVER wear a hat backwards again!!!
car is great, undoubtedly, but I don't understand what makes is this expensive ?
Well, you can always store your passengers in the boot...
i know right?
Well it's not ugly if it's in a flattering colour...and I'm not trying to start an argument, I've simply got a different opinion..
You can't plug an iPod in with that normal Apple lead, you need a bmw one that costs over £60, plus how are the buttons fiddly there just the same size as my Audi TT? Hmm
its funky common!
haha BBC asain network on the radio, good man.
It don't need one. There is an "S" badge which is as good as M badge... Probably because it is made by the same people. :)
From the moment I was dissapointed by my former 2008 E90´s interior, I am sad to see I am losing my faith in BMW. What the hell is wrong with them?
0:58 Fully loaded iPhone? Matt thats impossible! :)
@akifdz_15
3 жыл бұрын
0:58
Fine. That's your opinion, you stand by yours..and I'll stand by mine.
Epic ///M hat!
This is technically a 3-door..just a smaller version..
I thought you were going to kill that cat
....because of course there aren't enough Mini's on the road already....
I love your reviews.......Keep up the good work......Hope you provide some review on Indian targeted hatchbaack cars
Nice hat :-)
That cat...
I disagree... Matt would be crap at it... I mean for starters Matt is factual, Top Gear is "Look at us, BBC has so much money, lets just show it off through cars" Another thing is Top Gear is actually quite funny. They don't even review proper daily cars other than a few occassions.
Its a cooper coupe, a Koppa Kope. King Koppa, Koppa kope!
Hi
I wouldn't really call my reply to him whining ... More a logical response. And also, there is another difference (if you REALLY want to start comparing a car to a human situation). We got an in depth look at this car, he only read my comment and username. There lies another difference. Also, I'm not the only one bagging this car ... look at half the other comments. "Gross", "I'm actually sick when I look at it" "Stupid cars. I hate MINI." See? Why go off at me? I'm just reacting to a review
I rather have a 3-door over this any day.
fuck that the normal version looks 10 times better
Ash from pokemon drives this car I heard
Hyundai and KIA have better interiors...this is one thing that MINI have to improve
Oh matt u mad...
Mat, mate, please, oh, please review the F10 BMW M5! Does anyone else fancy that?
0:41 WTF?!
What the hell you having review of mini but wearing a ///M hat
That roof does not come off??? Wtf? Why have it in different colour and have line between front glass like you think it is a convertible. Who would actually but this car new?somebody who wants a convertible but the roof doesn't come off
@Garciae20
5 жыл бұрын
boxz1984 style. The roadster is your choice
it's black cat
FOR you people, who say they hate it. Please so called car experts, please come and Have a go in my JCW Mini Coupe, I think you might have a big smile upon your face when you get out of the car.
///M branded cap
0:51
@akifdz_15
3 жыл бұрын
0:51
Black cat, bad luck :P
I'm actually sick when i look at it....
says the 13 years old justin bieber fan
Cant be doing with the huge comedy dial in the middle, looks like a bloody porthole.
no
the roof looks like a staples
Mate, if it's an ugly car, no colour can make it look better.
Haha comel
neah , not 4 me
I see a cat
Looking a little dated already.
Uhmm ... I'm 17, turning 18 early next year ... I have the opposite of any Justin Bieber hairstyle OR style in general. I can't stand his music, but I also tend not to let that define me because it is somewhat pathetic. Honestly ... why try and make fun of me like that, when you don't know anything about me? Just because you're on the internet, doesn't mean you don't sound like a complete moron.
How horrible is it?!
Haha, my dad said this looks like it's been sat on by a giant.
first comment
so basically its a chavs car?
I don't understand this car, how can BMW allow that car to get in production?
4 LCD AA 2 4 2 1 AS ACCIDENTALLY ZOOM SPEEDY SENIOR STOPPED VOICED ACCIDENTALLY REPORTED FUIL LIMIT FILTERS LIMIT LITHIUM LIMIT STOP LIMITAND ANYMORE SAFETY TRANSFER TRACTOR GREAT ALL IN ONE 15 YES
so, it's a good looking stupid car
..and you're not gonna get lucky with the chicks in this car either
yucky design
The 3rd and back "door" you are referring to in the coupe is a boot lid... My point is this looks like crap and is impractical and does not have back seats to carry kids at least.
You whine because he talks about you without knowing you and I just wanted to point out that you do the same about a car. So the car might not feel offended but it was just to remind that sometimes we all should clean our own backyard.
So the conclusion of this review - buy a BMW M1 car instead. :P
It looks like a rolling chav
gross