MINI One 5-Door

If you're here for those charming looks, there's something you need to take note of: There's a new generation waiting to make its premiere, and this current car feels its age.

After so many updates and refreshes, the MINI One is now at a sort of apotheosis; The perfected practical hatch (or at least as perfect as BMW cares to make it). Should you get one though?

Great car ,now the latest MINI ONE 1.5 102 HP is right up the previous Cooper specs. Great drive and performance and very cool interior. It also keeps you in the lower roadtax bracket.

It looks a killer for the much more expensive Cooper.

Good and awesome car to drive.

The chair is comfortable

Easily to change lane

The car ambience lighting is beautiful

Mini One is a good car. I have made my decision to change from Hyundai Avante to Mini One. I have no regrets as Mini One is small and compatible. Height of the seat is higher than Avante, engine is not so noisy as compare to Avante and parking is so much easier with Mini One.

I collected my MINI One 5-Doors since May 2019, after 5 months driving reach almost 10K millege, I would like to say: I am a very happy driver with this ride!

I drove my first MINI since 2010 which 1st Gen Clubman, I let go it in 2013 when the arrival of my new family member. I miss it very much when I changed to sedan car to suit family needs. Till last May, I drive this ride and very satisfy with it!

I collected my Mini One 12 months ago.

Problem 1 - water ingress in car boot within 3 months.

Within 3 months there was strong mouldy smell from aircon. Later realised the car boot was filled with water. (I hadnt need to use use car boot so didnt notice water ingress issue earlier). Mini technical side said the lining of car boot cracked, which caused water seepage when it rained, which in turn caused awful smell in aircon. Issues fixed.

Problem 2 - continued foul smell from aircon.

In the following months, the aircon continued to emit foul smell. I sent in car two more times for aircon filter cleaning and software upgrades. Mini could not pinpoint exact issue except to say they had fedback to manufacturer. Naturally, i was increasingly frustrated with inconvenience. Very disappointed.

Problem 3 - car reversed in drive gear!

The last straw came when serious transmission problems occurred.

First the car did not slide forward when put in drive mode (it is auto). Have to step on accelerator couple of times to move.

Then next day, the monitor indicated neutral gear when in dive mode, i.E. Could not move off at all. Other times, drive gear could not be engaged. Worst, the car went into reverse when put in drive gear.

I wonder who will be responsible if i had not stopped the car reversing in time and hit someone or damaged something. Mini or me?

Mini 's initial diagnosis was it was a battery problem (!).

After they sent it back, i told them problems were unresolved.

They took it back again. Then they changed the gearstick and control unit.

Technician said hot weather likely caused elctronics issue. Nobody checked if it was gearbox problem.

By now i am bitterly disappointed.

I have asked Mini to give me permanent replacement car. Expectedly, they said no.

I asked them to give me the best deal for upgrade to their flagship Cooper.

They came back with the normal listed price and market rate trade in value with free Mri anf msi.

Im still in the process of deciding what to do.

Mini clearly does not think they need to compensate me for the very unfortunate experiences. I think i can hear them say 'suck it up' loud and clear.

So please to those out there, avoid Mini.

Likely not the car that can take singapore hot climate.

Be warned.

My last experience driving a Mini was in 1978 - it was my GF's ( and now wife ! ) runabout. It was noisy, leaked when it rained, the springs on the seats could be felt on your bottom! But it was a lovely car to throw about with along manual gear stick and large thin steering wheel. An it was a faded orange and car aircons were a rare. We had this little fan that oscillated mounted on the dash.

2018 Mini is a far cry from those days! 40 years difference. Quiet drive, firm footing and very cool interior. Seat were cushy and road noise well suppressed. It has "Heft" - drives like a larger car but still small in the inside and out. Took it for a test and got to put the foot down and felt rush again but in a hush. I am sold! If I would ever get a small car to runabout - now that its only us oldies, it will be fun to relive our courting days in the right type of car!

The large ICE with special lighting had take over the speedometerl of old. The circular aircon vents look great right. Pity no Apple or Android Auto though - extra option. Otherwise a very well packaged runabout - for decent price. However its a 4 month delivery wait for a 3 door. I am terribly tempted!

Got this new 2018 Mini One model using the 1.5L 3 cylinder from cooper recently and all i can say is NO regrets ! Fuel economy is as good as my previous honda vezel . Power according to the figures is 101Bhp but it conpensates with 190nm of torque which is good for move off from traffic lights . It felt pretty quick compared to my previous car . Also the front lights and the rear union jack lights are sweet !!! Ride is good to fit 4 adults and one small child boaster seat at most . Able to fit 5 small size adults if needed ( slight squeeze ) . Still running in the car currently so hopefully everything will be good in years to come . So far very happy with it .

I changed from a MINI 1.6 to this just recently and I must say this car performs way more powerful than its 102hp. CPupled with great torque, it gets enough power with just a little step of the accelerator. Sometimes, I even forget that it pushes out only 102hp. It is definitely more comfortable than the previous generation. The back doors and seats and greater convenience and for there's enough room, height or legroom-wise for most passengers. It is fully spec-ed up like the 1.5-litre Cooper so I got a good deal.

Fuel economy in the Mini One is better than initially expected, good enough to make potential buyers forget that it pushes out only 101bhp. It is a unique looking car for young parents who want something a little funkier than your average 5-door hatch as the appearance of the Mini One First is identical to the base Cooper.