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This should come as no surprise because this Mini is essentially a BMW under its skin. Although there are some different graphics, the infotainment system is pure iDrive and controlled by a large central knob. The small screen in the speedometer dial is also straight from the Bimmer parts pile, and is controlled by a button at the end of the turn signal stalk just like it is on any BMW. Even most of the engineers and marketing experts on hand spoke with strong German accents.
Going farther, the mechanical bones of this car have deep BMW roots. The four-cylinder engine in the Cooper S as well as the three-cylinder variant in the base Cooper, are members of the new engine family that will soon be under the hood of most BMWs. Similarly, this front-drive architecture also will form the basis of the next generation 1-series cars—marking the first time that a BMW sedan exclusively will drive the wheels up front.
All of this to say that, in addition to its iconic and high style, this Mini delivers BMW technology in its tiny package. For customers who don’t want to sacrifice sophistication when they downsize—and are willing to pay a substantial premium for it—the new Hardtop 4-Door fits the bill. Then again, so does the one-class-up $21,515 five-door Volkswagen Golf, although that car lacks the design panache of the Mini. It does, however, also have a usable rear seat.
Komplett: http://www.caranddriver.com/re…4-door-first-drive-review