Autocar magazine 5 February:

New Mini Cooper driven; Infiniti Q50 tested; classic Fiat 500 vs classic Mini;







"The first drive of the all-new Mini inspires a 25-page special on the iconic brand this week.

Taking centre stage is our verdict on the new MINI Cooper. The six-page first drive delivers the news all fans of the marque have been hoping for - that the new car is a substantial step forward over its predecessor.

Andrew Frankel then poses the question as to what the world's best small car really is, pitching his own original Fiat 500 against the classic Mini of fellow car writer and enthusiast John Simister. Rest assured, arguments ensue.
We also have a four-page run down of the greatest hits from Mini's history, from the original Issigonis-penned car through to the Outspan Orange conversions, and on to the modern day. And if you don't agree, be sure to vote for your favourite online tomorrow.
James Ruppert tells the painful story of rebuilding (more than once) the classic Mini of his dreams; his tale is both hilarious and heart-breaking, as he outlines how he's spent £35,000 over 35 years on a car he has yet to drive.
If that inspires you to get in the Mini mood, Lewis Kingston then outlines the best used buys for every budget - kicking off at £3k for a classic Mini Mayfair.

Hilton Holloway also investigates what's next for Mini, concluding that bigger cars are almost certainly coming."
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/...t-drive-review

 

I'm still not certain about the look.

 

Magazine looks fine that F56 on the other hand is flat out ugly.....

 

Which is your favourite Mini? Autocar Poll, plus picture special

"There have been countless Mini variants launched over the past 55 years, including vans, estates and special editions. Click through our gallery and tell us which is your favourite"

So many Mini variants, special editions and Mini-based creations have emerged during the past 55 years that it would be next to impossible to comprehensively capture them all.
Instead, we've selected what we consider to be the 55 most interesting or important ones; in among the candidates sit the first Mini, the 1958 ADO15 concept, and the latest third-generation BMW Mini. The classic Mini Cooper S features too, if the car's motorsport and rallying pedigree is what really draws you to the diminutive front-drive hatchback.

Take a look through the picture gallery and then tell us which you regard as the most important Mini ever.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/mo...icture-special