Has anyone seen the results of the annual 'Driver Power' survey, published in AutoExpress this week?
The first generation MINI was placed 99th out of 100, and the second generation was 40th out of 100 (with 100 being the worst).
What do people think?!
:)

All the cars surveyed seem to slip down the rating each year as they get older but the 2nd Generation MINI does seem to be much improved in most of the categories.........but the character of the MINI means it will probably never perform that well in things like Ride Quality and Practicality.

Auto Express Driver Power Results 2009:-
Mini One/Cooper/S (Old)
Overall Position Out of 100 = 99
Reliability 81
Build Quality 73
Running Costs 73
Performance 52
Braking 72
Ride Quality 100
Handling 7
Practicality 98
Comfort 95
Ease of Driving 80

Mini One/Cooper/S (New)
Overall Position Out of 100 = 40
Reliability 54
Build Quality 65
Running Costs 8
Performance 16
Braking 8
Ride Quality 81
Handling 11
Practicality 97
Comfort 73
Ease of Driving 29

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/autoexpressnews/235202/driver_power_2009.html

Yes, me, i seen this! My dad was quick to point it out. I like how its not a "practical" car. well I manage to get enough shopping in it, thats practical enough for me!