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Is Mini Cooper 5-door a good car?

Is Mini Cooper 5-door a good car?

This hugely fun car will be sadly missed. It’s practical enough for a family of four (and all of their trappings) and stylish enough to impress the children, with a brilliant design and clever tech throughout. Urban economy could be better, but it’s great to drive, if bumpy at times.

Is a 5-door MINI practical?

But thankfully the Mini 5dr is an easy one to work out. Clearly, having an extra couple of doors makes the five-door Mini more practical than the popular three-door Mini we all know and love, simply because anyone sitting in the back won’t have to squeeze through a tiny gap behind the front seat to get out.

How much longer is the 5-door MINI?

In terms of dimensions, the Mini Cooper 3-door measures 3,850 mm in length, 1,727 mm in width and 1,414 mm in height. Whereas the Mini Cooper 5-door measures 4,005 mm in length, 1,727 mm in width and 1,425 mm in height. The wheelbase of both the cars are 2,495 mm and 2,567 mm respectively.

Is there a reliable Mini Cooper?

Contrary to its reputation, the latest Mini Coopers are reliable cars, MotoringFile reports. And they’ve gone from Consumer Reports ‘never buys’ to recommended vehicles. If you’re really concerned about reliability, based on CR reports, a used 2018-2020 Mini Cooper is arguably your best bet.

What kind of engine does Mini Cooper 5 door have?

The five-door’s 1.5-litre three-cylinder motor is a very mature small engine. It’s particularly smooth and quiet for a three-cylinder, making the pre-dawn dashes to Heathrow and midnight trips back into London fairly tranquil. The fuel economy is starting to improve, too.

Is the mini 5DR a good car to buy?

So, is the Mini 5dr a convincing alternative to other posh small cars with five doors, including the Audi A1 Sportback, and should you pay the extra over less luxurious rivals like the Ford Fiesta, Peugeot 208 and VW Polo ? Read on over the next few pages of this review and we’ll tell you everything you need to know.

Which is better a 5 door Mini or 3 door mini?

Clearly, having an extra couple of doors makes the five-door Mini more practical than the popular three-door Mini we all know and love, simply because anyone sitting in the back won’t have to squeeze through a tiny gap behind the front seat to get out. The five-door model is more spacious for back-seat passengers and has a bigger boot too.

Is the Mini Cooper a good car to buy?

While base models offer an affordable price tag, the better-equipped S models encroach on entry-luxury car territory, putting them in contention with small sedans and hatchbacks from Mercedes-Benz and BMW —a tough crowd. Still, the Cooper is a good choice for drivers who value style as much as they appreciate driving enjoyment.