2026 Mini Cooper S Review

The 2026 Mini Cooper S arrives with a sharper design, OLED display and iconic go-kart driving feel.

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Powered by a 204hp turbo petrol engine, the new Mini can sprint from 0-100km/h in just 6.6 seconds.

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The cabin gets a massive circular OLED touchscreen with Android-based MINI Operating System 9.

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Sporty handling and compact dimensions make the Cooper S a perfect premium hatch for enthusiasts.

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Prices in India start from ₹44.45 lakh and go up to ₹58.90 lakh for special edition variants.

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The new Mini Cooper S rivals the Volkswagen Golf GTI in the premium performance hatchback segment.

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As MINI shifts towards EVs, this could be the final pure petrol Cooper S for driving enthusiasts worldwide.

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