![]() ![]() Audi RS and performance mega test: historic Audi sports cars head-to-head.Audi TTS vs Alpine A110 vs Porsche 718 Cayman.BMW M2 CS vs Porsche 718 Cayman GTS vs Alpine A110 S.Alpina XD3 Biturbo vs Porsche Macan S Diesel.Alfa Romeo Tonale vs Volvo XC40: 2023 twin test review.They survived, along with the Hatch and Convertible, but two that didn’t make it were built for a relatively short period only: the MINI Mk2-based Coupé and Roadster. The MINI was such a success for BMW that it decided to capitalise on this enthusiasm by expanding the range significantly, with models such as the Clubman and Countryman. From the day that the first hatch went on sale in 2001, BMW’s sub-brand hit buyers’ imaginations. It’s fair to say that BMW’s revival of the MINI marque (before it was even dead, strictly speaking), was an inspired move. ![]() So there’s plenty of appeal, but an extended test drive is key before buying. And being two-seaters, boot and cabin space are more plentiful than you might think. You get the same punchy engines, the same excellent build quality and the same cheeky design, with the latter turned up to the maximum for even greater desirability. While MINI has stuck with much the same model range for much of the past 15 years or so, the Coupé and Roadster were relatively short-lived models that weren’t revisited.Aimed at driving enthusiasts, both cars put an emphasis on performance and handling ahead of practicality, although much of what made the Mk2 MINI so desirable is also to be found here. ![]()
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