MINI 5-door - best superminis

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Prices: £17,100-£25,480

Engines: Petrol - 1.5-litre 102PS/136PS, 2.0-litre 192PS

Trims: Classic, Sport, Exclusive

Economy: 38.2-47.1mpg

CO2: 132-155g/km

0-62mph: 6.9-10.6 seconds

It might be getting bigger with each new generation, but the MINI is also getting better, to the extent that now it truly feels like a cut-size BMW. It's also an award winner, having scooped the Convertible of the Year title at our 2019 awards.

In 2018 the car underwent a mid-life update consisting of tweaked exterior styling, more technology fitted and even more ways to personalise it – a key part of the MINI's appeal.

While it’s possible to spec a highly-personalised MINI that’s eye-wateringly expensive, most versions are actually very well priced if you buy with restraint. Inside, the MINI gets a raft of technology, and it's safer, better equipped and more sophisticated than ever. Unless you go crazy with the bewildering range of options, the MINI hatch is generally a cost-effective car to run.

Best superminis to buy now​

1. Renault Clio
2. Ford Fiesta
3. Toyota Yaris
4. Vauxhall Corsa
5. Peugeot 208
6. MINI 5-door
7. Skoda Fabia
8. Volkswagen Polo
9. Mazda 2
10. Citroen C3

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