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Nice review overall, though I don't quite get why a diesel engine would "spoil what small cars like these are all about". I don't know that it has significantly different handling and neither does it have the potential issues associated with the wet belt puretech petrol engines. In the used market here in Sweden the diesel variant is cheaper than the petrols. It has a bit higher yearly tax but that diff currently evaporates at 10 000 km / year. I test drove such a specimen today, that had done around 9000 kms (from jan 1 2021) as a company car (in a pool). I quite enjoyed the six speed manual gearbox.
Like your review I think the mini looks good ,love the two tone colour ,I prefer the blue one .I still love the style of old with big central display and switches underneath , I love minis my first car was a 1980 mini 1000 which I owned back in 1989 .minis have always been great one and you should own one in your lifetime 😊
There’s more a 2025 model: few but noticeable differences are the auto folding mirrors, fully digital cluster lifted from the my23 entry level sportage, intelligent speed limit assist as per European July 2024 directive, improved lane follow assist, no auto blip of the throttle in sport mode.
You will see us with one because they are on a huge discount with a sizeable deposit contribution at 0% APR. I tried getting a Hyundai or a Kia but their finance quote was still less desirable than the Honda. It’s not the best but it’s not bad either now that the price has gone down a lot.
The start stop system can be turned off with the physical button next to the parking brake in the center console as well as in the entertainment system. I do agree that everything is one button press too much.
Oddly I’m not sure but the mic has picked up a bit of background noise. It wasn’t that loud inside. Hence hearing the sound bites when changing experiences.
Hi there Dean. Thanks for your comment. As this was an overseas launch and hotter temps than the UK. The average bear would struggle wearing jeans in this environment and would be sweating all over. If you are a regular to the channel you’ll know I do present my myself with Jeans and a AB top. I do apologise as my sexy legs can be distracting!
Great review - I have the exact same model, and I’m achieving 50 - 55mpg regularly in urban driving with a best figure of 65mpg. Having traded in an Ariya with a range of 300 miles, I am now overjoyed not to have any range anxiety at all, and, seeing a full tank lasting 450 - 500 miles easily.
I got the new Yaris cross march 24plate love it great on fuel it's automatic so never ever drove automatic it was much easier to drive less to think about and more time to pay attention on the rd I had a Renault capture but Yaris is a bit wider to drive than capture but I love it as it's mostly only me that drives it .
Excellent review mate. Needed this. Although I am in a SERIOUS predicament. I’ve to choose between a 1.5 TSi and a 2 Litre Diesel TDi by next week! Both 150bhp. I do a healthy balance of long distance driving and also just town driving. HELP!! 😅
I had a Lexus 300h before acquiring the Xtrail epower eforce and top of the range..$62000,I love it ,it got everything to drive comfortably ,better that the Lexus,only no cool seat…but it is really fun to drive .I love the cruise control,and use it all the time..I drove from Brisbane Sydney return ….beautiful …5.6 l per 100km .petrol special 95.
great car but the hybrid system on the PH1 had so many issues all around the world. not sure if they updated it as well ? otherwise, can't trust this car
Compared to my ’22 Tekna + the front grill has changed but, I don’t see a huge difference and the inside looks very similar also, not sure about the suede fabric, might stain badly, think I prefer the faux leather dash ……Thanks for the vid 👍
We have had the N line s EV since march 2024. Wireless car play is fitted to ours, so i guess around christmas 2024 they added the update. Only 3 things are annoying in the 1100 miles we have put on it. 1)no sunglasses holder 2) cruise control is a touch fussy turning on if you are accelerating 3) flock lined cubby holes would have been nice. Good parts 1) perfect size car in relation to the front / rear and boot size proportions 2) the frunk is big enough to take both charger cables and manual (to free up the glove box) 3) heated and cooled front seats are the most comfy we have ever had. 4) the EV goes like a stabbed rat in sport mode (2015 bhp 65kw/h battery is the only option in the ev N line s)
You write nonsense. The version in the video is e-Power, it does not have CVT. The mHEV version has a CVT gearbox with gear simulation. I have been driving this mHEV for two years and it works very well. Zero problems.
Thanks a lot for this review. I have an appointment for a test drive here in Switzerland. Here we have three lines. The Titanium line has a glass roof and a heat pump.
Poor room inside & storing items is a joke! The Q2 auto also struggles going down hills. Just got a Q2 this year & won’t make a mistake like this again.
Good review but you didn't mention the floods we are having. I have a brand new Mazda CX-5 and I am looking at this in Premium spec as my next car. I am oldskool and love the idea of a CD player. Bluetooth connectivity with wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay is troublesome. I have front wheel drive, I am sick and tired of trying to get out of a junction with the tyres spinning up, traction control kicks in and stifles forward propulsion. I am not interested in 0-60 mph times. You can have the best engine with rubbish tyres, a poor loose road surface and anything written on the brochure claiming a set time is needless. I don't need a satnav telling me to turn off the junction we have just passed. I need a car that can be used every day in every weather, through potholes, over countless speed bumps and flooded roads. I have to stay home in my wheelchair if the weather is being a pig.
