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Cabin remains a real strong point; it’s packed with fabulous design details and very well put together

Cooper now benefits from an extra gear ratio, helping to make it more refined than competitors

Air-conditioning isn’t fitted as standard – it’s part of the Chili Pack, or a £660 standalone option

While the 1.6 engine in the Cooper does without the Cooper S’s turbo, it’s still a strong performer. Cabin remains a real strong point; it’s packed with fabulous design details and very well put together

Single exhaust and central foglight set the mid-range car apart from flagship Cooper S. Our model’s 16-inch wheels are part of the Chili Pack, and replace standard 15-inch rims. There are eight designs in all