It's "A Little MINI With Big Zip"

That is the conclusion of Brendan McAleer writing for the Canadian North Shore News about the MINI Cooper S Coupe but provides this matrix for decision-making:

Green light

Thrilling steering; fizzy exhaust note; willing turbocharged engine.

Stop sign

Poor visibility; limited practicality; strange instrumentation; odd appearance.

The checkered flag

A fun-to-drive tyke that's much more engaging than more powerful - and more expensive - machinery.

Though if you want one that's slightly more practical and easier to see out of, you'll find the regular Cooper S works just fine.