2021 MINI Cooper S (F56) | A Sweet-spot In The Range? Facelifted F56 Put To The Test | REVIEW

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Today we test the newly-facelifted F56 MINI Cooper S. The F56 platform has been with us a number of years now, and the latest facelift only extends it's life further again. I think MINI have done a great job in doing so however. The MINI Cooper S may well be the sweet-spot in the range for those who want more of an all rounder. It offers plenty of fun on a nice set of roads, and is a bit less "hard edged" than say the JCW is. Overall, a brilliant car!

Apologies for the poor audio quality in this video. We encountered some issues whilst on the shoot that we were unable to resolve, hopefully it doesn't ruin the video too much!

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00:00 Intro
00:37 External Walkaround
03:52 Interior Overview
05:12 F56 Cooper S out on the road
14:04 Outro

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Apologies for the poor audio quality in this video, we encountered some issues whilst filming that we were unable to rectify on the day. It improves after 03:52. I hope you still enjoy!

[Schnitzeljunge]

Great Review.
My MINI S is coming middle of Oct.
So excited. Greetings from Germany.

[brianhindley]

Had mine 5 days and already love it. Got it in black with the digital dash and auto box.

[davidbrowning]

I bought a 2020 F56 Cooper S earlier this year. I was going to get a manual, but the sales person said I should try the 7-speed double clutch. I’m glad I did as it’s amazing. So I ended up with a super low mileage Solaris orange Sport auto, with JCW pack, Harman Kardon stereo & comfort plus pack. It’s such a quality great fun car. I can’t see me selling it now everything is going electric!

[queenlyflux]

Great review! 🙂 I'm collecting mine tomorrow, went with British Racing Green! This will be my 5th MINI, 3rd Cooper S and probably the one I've been the most excited about getting. I think the new look is amazing, the de-chromed style etc. Really looking forward to getting the miles in behind the wheel!

[dionnevalenzuela]

Love this review! Really good and informative. I’ve been waiting for months for more reviews to be posted on this car. I have a Cooper S Sport on order, due for delivery end of October and I can’t wait! Thanks for the review :)

[kevinwong]

I had ordered an i20N, but unfortunately the dealership made a big mistake with the colour and I had to cancel the order. Afterwards I bought a LCI II Cooper S and 6 months in, I love it. I20N brings more excitement on a good B road, but the Mini is more refined and easier to live with on a day to day basis. Both are great cars.

[petermcnish]

I have got this car on order and I should be driving it in mid October. I went with the all black stealthy look and kept the 17 in wheels as I think I might get a better ride from them, I also went for the auto box as my disability doesn't allow me to drive a manual. Found your review honest and covered quite a bit about the drive thank you and I'm sure I will have a lot of fun in it 👍

[trishdarling]

Where did you test drive? Weighing up the JCW and Cooper S Sport (auto). Great review! Thank you

[mumbachabwe]

I noticed that the review didn't mention the manual transmission itself. I'd love to know more about how it feels to drive it. How do you find the gear shifts? Are they smooth and well-assisted, or does it have a more mechanical, engaging feel? Does it require a bit more effort to shift gears, or is it relatively easy to get used to?

[clementf]

That sounds great. Mine is due around December, can't wait. Do you have an uprgraded exhaust or is it just the Sport mode? Because it sounded quite quieter when I tried it.

[erayza]

Thinking to get a new Mini Cooper S. Most of them are equiped now with the automatic transmission. I am also living in a big city. Heard only good things about the auto. What do you guys think? What is also more reliable? Thanks

[nickblayney]

Is there a difference in handling/cornering between the 17 and 18 inch wheels?

[greatcookjoe]

I hate when car brands put in fake pieces such as the air vents. I believe that if it is there, it should have a function. I agree with you about the jcw badging as well.

[happierthanever]

Have you tried black show polish the liquid one with the sponge top for the plastic parts

[simost]

Hate anything with an auto blip - and I’d encourage anyone to learn to Rev match and even heel and toe. It’s a great skill to have, it allows you to develop a feel for mechanical sympathy and what’s going on underneath you.

[TranceHeed]

Is this colour midnight black or enigmatic black?

[lennonade]

The r56 is actually a fake hood scoop as well, the prior generation to that, the r53 is the one with the real vent

[abswatson]

thanks for this review, excited to receive mine in british racing green 😍