Modest the Cooper S ... but it’s all a little synthetic. Slowing down again can be good fun though – not everyone gets the brake pedal feel right, but Mini is a company that does.

Our Mini has returned to its maker ... making them heavier and less engaging. But our Cooper S was at least not that far removed from those early cars in some ways, and the result was a car ...

If you want a fun little car, go for the base Mini. But if you want something really sporty, check out the Cooper S. Beyond that, keep things simple. New features for 2016 include an available ...