doubt you will find it is. Its quite hardcore the 230
Having worked with evo for a short while I trust what they write, they are an increadably knowledgable and passionate for their performance cars. They were one of the only ones to slate the Aston Martin DB9, so much so Aston approached them to help improve it. They also critisised the new Clio 197 and even caused up cry by critising the Focus RS for its torque steer.
Also every comment ever made on the MINI is pretty much spot on, so there is substance to what they say.
What they dont consider often is a long term ownership propersition where no doubt the MINI would win
