What does it cost?
For The Mini Coupe has bags of style and is fun to drive. Unlike all other Minis, it's more affordable than its major competitors.
Against The fact it has only two seats might rule it out for some buyers. You have to put up with as lot of wind, road and engine noise.
What Car? says
If you're after style and fun, and you don't need any more than two seats, the Mini Coupe is well worth a look.
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There are 32 Mini Coupe versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
The Mini Coupe range doesn't really have trim levels as such. There are four versions available, but these versions are separated by their engines rather than the amount of kit they get. All Coupes come with the same basic specification, which includes alloys, air-con, parking sensors and a CD player with DAB radio.
The entry-level Cooper has a 121bhp 1.6, while the Cooper S has a turbocharged 1.6 with 181bhp. We haven't tried these two engines in Coupe form yet, but they're sweet in other Minis, so we're expecting great things. Both versions will be reasonably affordable to buy and run.
Our favourite so far is the John Cooper Works version. With 208bhp, it has sensational pace and flexibility, and with sports suspension, it's great fun to drive. The 141bhp Cooper SD doesn't feel anywhere near as fast or as sharp, but it gives a slightly more compliant ride.
Reader test team says:
Mini Coupe Coupe 1.6T Cooper S 2dr
We have only had our JCW Coupe for 2 weeks, so early days yet, but we love it. The car is a real 'head turner' in Silver White with a red roof, black…
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