The 2022 Mini Cooper S 6-Speed Is A Charismatic Little Hot Hatch 

That is why I bought a 2019 instead of a new one.

You could switch it tbh but I get you

They have reverted back to analogue dials because of the global chip shortage. My 2022 Mini JCW which was delivered 2 months ago has the analogue dials.

there’s a chip shortage cus of China tensions against Taiwan (and the high possibility of war). Gonna be sad when we can’t see any new cars in the future lol. Obviously will be sad when we can’t have medical equipment etc for all the trolls thag will talk shit

Agree, I like the classic analog gauge, but I disagree with the review, IMO, Mini should not redesign the dash display overall. I also would never get a four-door Mini, takes away from the character of the brand and defeats the purpose of getting a Mini.

Gen 2’s have reliability problems, but Gen 3’s fair much better and typically don’t have an abnormal reliability issue

@@codered47819 That is awesome to hear. I would like to have one if they are reliable. I would like to have the Mini S Convertible.

My deepest condolences

how?

If I want more nostalgia I can go to a museum.

What color. I buying a new one very soon and I don’t see the white silver available in 2 door S hardtop.

Quite a few mistakes in this vid lol, Sofyan phones it in sometimes.

“GIT”. Thats the mistake

I assume he meant the mini has similar size with the seats down compared to the GTI with the seats up. Idk though.

Blind spot mirrors should be on every car it’s so convenient not having to look over your head

Most FWD vehicles use transversely (sideways) mounted engines. It’s not a unique characteristic of mini.

I AGREE! The interior is already so beautiful the way it is😭

Maybe because of weight savings, then again they have like a thousand speakers which cancels that out. Lol

@@ForgotToMentionThat lol xd

If they were Japanese they’d be hollow as a tin can

The gen 3 mind's are pretty reliable I haven't had any problems

I mean the car is pretty small imo I don’t think it needs blind spot it’ll just jack the price up more tbh .

Just add the little stick on convex mirrors 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ I own three mini coopers never thought I’d need a blind spot monitor system 🤔🤔

Yea and keep adding more weight! These comments are why we have such fat cars nowadays!

@@Tjz30 it might not need it but its always better to have such a useful safety feature and it doesn't really jack up the price as it is not expensive technology. Korean automakers offer it as a standard feature on base models lol

These comments are silly saying it doesn’t need BSM. BSM is so convenient you don’t have to look over your head you can easily glance and see if the light is on or not vs a mirror having to look sounds lazy but in long drives it’s the little things like that hay make the drive more peaceful and enjoyable. Also BSM usually has rear cross traffic alert which is VERY necessary I LOVE rear cross traffic alert such a good safety feature that is necessary on any vehicle

Yeah, plus headlights and taillights by law cannot be on a moving piece of bodywork

@@MattCC16Gaming That is the explanation I have heard as well. Interestingly, the headlights in the first generation (to 2008 for the convertible and 2006 for the hardtop) the headlights are on the hood. I haven't figured out when they made it the law.

@@Andrew-zs5tc interesting!

No it’s because they can’t be on a piece of movable bodywork.

Mini dealer told be it was due to the size, that because it is such a small car it isn't necessary.

I would start with reducing the number of speakers. People forget how heavy a door speaker is.

We changed them on ours too. We have a paceman S all 4 it had 19” run flats they were awful. Switched them to normal tires made a massive difference!!!! Just carry a tire repair kit and fix a flat can 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

@@colingoldthorpe5918 Oh boy, good move! I can imagine it was a rough ride. I’m running 17’ wheels, and it was rough.

Runflat technology changed a lot in recent years and are no longer the old hockey pucks that they used to be. Now they are as compliant as non-runflats. The ride is just fine with today's newer runflat tires. Plus since there is no spare, if you get a flat tire, you can simply drive home.

The color is spectacular - my wife has a Clubman with British Racing Green and the silver bonnet stripes and silver roof. We swapped the mirror caps / side scuttles for "Black Jack" which are the same silver, white and black as on the car in Union Jack pattern. The camera doesn't do it justice...

SE is the best version.

I designed it. I made a video about the head gaskets leaking from a flawed engine mount design. The only way to fix the Mini overheating problem was a electric motor with no head gasket, or fluids to leak.

Um, no they don't. It's fine just the way it is.

Any Audi/car with coupe like profile will have frameless windows. Audi A5/A7

Plenty of "frameless windows" cars. Everybody else is able to manage it without complaining.

@@bigmacdaddy1234 It's a common issue. Very inconvenient in general if applicable to your case. Things I wish I knew before. Hopefully it helps one person wether related to buy this or any other car.

@@bigmacdaddy1234 usually with the door/window being well maintained - silicone spray and a rag and about 10 minutes.

@@goradhen I've experienced the issue twice this year and winter isn't in full swing here - I have a 2018 Mini 2 door hardtop JCW and after the 2nd time I learned that the door/window seals haven't been maintained (at all) after a little bit of silicone spray on a rag and then onto those seals it hasn't happened since and we've had more freezing rain and temps below freezing. I've also owned other hardtop cars like MX-5 Miata RF, Mustangs, T-Birds and a few others over the past 4 decades and never really had a problem. The Mini was a case of me buying used and it being not-so-well maintained in that regard.

They still do - but not in every model - Cooper S Hardtop 2 door and 2 door JCW - all other models it's an auto or DCT. They've been using what little manual transmissions they have "sparingly" and few are coming to America if they are for dealer "inventory" (which hasn't been a "thing" for a while but is starting to be one again). If you'd like one it's best to order one - $250 on Mini's website and a call from your dealer to confirm and then wait.

I'm 6' 6" and fit pretty well in my 2005 mini, although no adult would be able to sit behind me

@@reptiliandonkey2467 I'd say that nobody - not just no adult would be able to sit behind you unless they were absent legs....

The door is actually somewhat long and the seats do go pretty far back - there are quite a few tall moto-journalists - most of which tend not to miss many meals so chances are you'd fit. Also, there's more headroom than one would think - minus the sunroof these are fairly popular for motorsports and that means helmets....

Is it possible? To import a mini from Japan?

@@ForgotToMentionThat provided that it's 25 years or older. You'd have to find a place that will import what you're looking for and you're all set.

GR Corolla?

I can't imagine why Honda can't turn the Fit into something like this.

I don't think they can hear you

Just curious what in the LCI or LCI2 ruined the car for ya? As with a lot of newer generations of cars I tend to agree - change whatever but don't mess with my Mustang - except for the fact that when you get used to the styling almost everything is better.

I feel like its because of the screen it might look better in a vertical orientation as opposed to horizontal

I completely agree with you, that is the reason I ordered a 2023 mini cooper se before the 2024 version with its Tesla style center screen, no good!

Nope. They have been sorted out with Gen 3. They are rock solid and are very reliable. Do you homework next time before you post.

@@bigmacdaddy1234: "Rock solid and very reliable", not according to J.D. Powers, Consumer Reports and RepairPal reviews: "According to RepairPal, the Mini Cooper has a reliability rating of 3.0 out of 5.0 and ranks 25th out of 32 car brands. However, the Mini Cooper did rank 21st out of 21 cars in the subcompact segment. The high cost of repair and maintenance for Mini Cooper has significantly hurt its reliability. Feb 4, 2022". Do your homework next time before you post, LOL.

@@a.jennings4664 I'm not sure about RepairPal - I've not run across that before - as far as J.D. Powers and Consumer Reports are concerned I'll take the J.D. Powers info with a grain of salt and Consumer Reports data if it's anything other than "no data - model too new". I can tell you from personal experience that the 3 Minis I've owned/currently own have been very reliable - no major or minor issues mechanical or otherwise. Parts are NOT inexpensive but if you know where to find them (OE parts) they get bought and installed and you're done. If you're expecting to replace an alternator for $99 at Autozone - sorry probably won't happen. If you're taking your car to a dealer for maintenance it WILL be more expensive because it's usually the same as the BMW dealer. Would I buy a 2nd gen (R chassis) Mini with 250,000 miles on it - absolutely not. The statement about high costs for maintenance and repair costs hurting reliability is somewhat comical - they aren't saying they break a lot - and service is only expensive based on the brand being BMW. An oil change for one of my Minis costs me about $8 more than my Kia Soul - about $3 more for the filter/o-ring and $5 more for some additional oil. Brake pads and rotors are also more expensive on the Mini but they last about 50% longer than the Soul's.

I believe that's why (the seats) in most Mini models there's no power option. Have to be in a Countryman or Clubman to get power seats - those are basically BMW seat mechanicals so while they are way overly complicated (they have their own computer modules) they are pretty darn reliable - if / when they do break a set of manual or even JCW seats will bolt right in and the computer can be "re-coded". As for how long Mini won't touch the F56 (2 door hardtop) - most indications are that there's about 5 or so years between refreshes (LCI2 was in 2019 or 2020) so we have till about model year 2025 before we're likely to see a new platform. In addition to the overall size - everything is getting much heavier too - partly due to all the tech and safety stuff but also because of the amount of materials being used - although less steel is being used they're using more overall material such as plastics and alloys - it ends up just being weight re-distribution and added material for safety.

Then take the bus.

So what. The Civic is an appliance with no soul. The Mini is cool and fun.

@@bigmacdaddy1234 really? Because most reviews say the Civic Si is a very fun car with great handling.

@@Chineywhale The Civic is a very good car but it doesn't have the personality of a Mini Cooper.

Fuck apple

It was almost a deal breaker for me - they do make boxes that plug in line with the display and head unit to give you Android Auto which I'll likely do or I'll dig up an old iPhone (new enough to support CarPlay well) and leave it in the car. - you can also turn off the center lights (and the HUD as well if it's optioned with one). Some are holding out for AA for years now - I'd be willing to bet that Mini won't have it till 2025.

@@Scotty_in_Ohio I guess you could pick up a cheap iphone but the old ones don't get updates anymore. You'd need a working number and service unless you have some other connectivity. I still like the Clubman All4 S but the damn color lights...

You will run out of driving skills long before you run out of car with a Mini.

The white roof liner looks great.

for $250 you can option an "anthracite" headliner and pillar trim.

Perhaps not traditional automatics - most DCTs though are.