“The toggle switches and the stalk switches for the headlights and turn signals are pleasing to look at and offer a satisfying feel in use, clearly benefiting from the BMW touch. ” — New Car Test Drive
“For a car that has the smallest exterior of any four-passenger vehicle on the road, the Mini is surprisingly spacious inside...” — New Car Test Drive
“Despite excellent use of the available space, it is still a very small car.” — Kelley Blue Book
“...at 146.2 inches long, the Mini gives up 19.6 inches in overall length to the [Volkswagen] GTI and over 21 inches to the [Volvo] C30. It's also significantly narrower and shorter than both.” — Motor Trend
“If you want high style and high performance in a small package, the MINI Cooper is for you.” — Kelley Blue Book