Pros:
- MINI’s trademark go-kart-like handling is still there
- Gutsy little turbo engine is up to the task of hauling this bigger MINI around
- All-wheel drive makes for foolproof all weather performance
- Unmistakable MINI styling, in a larger size
Cons:
- MINI’s retro interior styling is an acquired taste
- Interior plastics seem awfully cheap for an almost $30k car
- For a larger MINI, the trunk is still quite small and impractical
- Price with options easily escalates into large car territory
