Some traditions are sacrosanct while others are more like habits. The Mini Cooper featuring a front-wheel-drive platform probably isn’t an inviolable rule, but it is something we’ve come to expect.

HIGHS Tiny footprint encourages spirited urban driving, surprising space for front passengers, peppy acceleration. LOWS Ride can be harsh, tiny rear seat, infotainment is occasionally laggy. VERDICT ...

What’s Changed for 2027? Returning after a one-year hiatus, the Oxford Edition establishes a new entry point for the Cooper lineup, dropping the base price of the two- and four-door models by $4,000.

The 2026 Mini John Cooper Works hot hatchback and convertible are the quickest and most powerful models in the Mini Cooper family. A JCW-tuned version of the B48 BMW 2.0-liter turbo-four does duty ...

The 2026 Mini Cooper, in hatchback and convertible guises, carries forward the brand’s signature mix of compact dimensions, sharp handling, and distinctive design. Offered as a Hardtop 2-Door, Hardtop ...

Sean is a JDM and off-road enthusiast of many years, and an automotive photographer. He holds a B.A. in Literature and Writing Studies, an A.A. in Communications, and an A.A. in English. He is ...

Among the three car brands owned by BMW, Mini Cooper represents the youthful, urban-friendly option, while Rolls-Royce focuses on opulence and luxury. BMW stands in the middle as a premium offering ...

The 2025 Mini Cooper JCW is one of the more interesting new cars you can buy in the $40,000 range right now. Despite ditching the optional manual transmission for 2025, I have to admit I enjoyed ...

The quintessential Mini Cooper will always be the two-door Hardtop. Both the regular Cooper and Cooper S are fine everyday propositions, but the 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Hardtop is maximum Mini.

What car embodies the idea of smallness? What car personifies classic British motoring? What car covers smallness and classic British motoring? There is no other car than the MINI Cooper S. Like the ...

Bad news for Mini enthusiasts in the US as the BMW Group’s British brand won’t be gracing American streets with its smallest electric offerings anytime soon. Both the Mini Cooper Electric and the ...

Anthony Capretto is an automotive journalist at CarBuzz with a background in Media Communications and Film from the University of Pittsburgh. Since joining in 2022, he’s covered industry news, EV ...