Mr Robert
Kraftwagen König
We try the new 181bhp Mini Cooper S hot hatchback. Is the new 1.6-litre turbo an improvement?
2010 Mini Cooper S hatchback review | evo
The handling is as agile as ever, but in common with the last couple of Minis we’ve driven, this one suffered from marked steering kickback – severe enough to take the overall shine off the driving experience.
Torque steer becomming an issue with the new model?
Drive it against fresh foes like the Audi A1, Alfa Romeo Mito and Citroen DS3, and the Mini feels an even sharper tool than before, especially with the Sport button pressed. There’s no getting away from how hard it rides, but it’s much more of a drivers’ choice than its contemporaries.
Has the MINI become even sharper or has the competition gone soft?
2010 Mini Cooper S hatchback review | evo
The handling is as agile as ever, but in common with the last couple of Minis we’ve driven, this one suffered from marked steering kickback – severe enough to take the overall shine off the driving experience.
Torque steer becomming an issue with the new model?
Drive it against fresh foes like the Audi A1, Alfa Romeo Mito and Citroen DS3, and the Mini feels an even sharper tool than before, especially with the Sport button pressed. There’s no getting away from how hard it rides, but it’s much more of a drivers’ choice than its contemporaries.
Has the MINI become even sharper or has the competition gone soft?
