The U.K.'s
CAR Magazine takes the MINI Roadster Cooper S for a spin a provides a thorough review. Ben Pullman, writing for the magazine, chooses it over the less expensive Cabrio -
The sharpest handling Minis still have fixed roofs, but the Roadster is good fun to drive. However, it’s compromised like the Convertible, and like the Convertible it’s much more a fashionista’s choice. Whether you’d pick it over its more conventional drop-top sibling comes down to whether you value a bigger boot and the latest looks of spring/summer 2012 catalogue over four seats and more refinement. The difference is £505 in the Convertible’s favour, but all things considered we’d lean towards the Roadster if you’re in the market for either.
