Maxi fun with Mini: Cooper 3Dr and Convertible

The revised Mini Cooper 3Dr and Convertible retain much of the British marque's famed fun despite modern tweaks

The Mini Cooper 3Dr and Convertible (right) come with a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission controlled by a shift lever, which allows quick, fussless, stepless gear changes.
The Mini Cooper 3Dr and Convertible (right) come with a new seven-speed dual-clutch transmission controlled by a shift lever, which allows quick, fussless, stepless gear changes. ST PHOTOS: KUA CHEE SIONG
The new shift lever operates like a joystick.
The new shift lever operates like a joystick. ST PHOTOS: KUA CHEE SIONG
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In a world overrun by sport utility vehicles and crossovers, it is a good feeling to be behind the wheel of a tarmac-hugging number. And as trite as it may sound, no one builds cars that love the road as much as Mini.

The line-up of the BMW-owned British make has been refreshed, with various changes which give its cars a more modern look and which alter their driving characteristics.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 06, 2018, with the headline Maxi fun with Mini: Cooper 3Dr and Convertible. Subscribe