MotoringFile analyzes its experience and has these "
Thoughts on 10,000 Miles":
. . . There’s no question that the F56 MINI is the best product the brand has ever produced. It’s little larger than the previous MINI but for that tradeoff you get a car that has much more utility, performance, technology and comfort. The interior is a revelation as compared with the R50 and R56 generations and the quality has been dramatically improved. This is a MINI that you don’t have to make excuses for. In short it’s both a great small car and a fantastic MINI.
