The Clubman isn’t even close to the same size as the Sportwagen. It’s smaller than a Golf hatch.

Not the whole company. This is a porker for sure but the actual Cooper is still comparatively quite small and light.

Current generation starts at $23k. Can’t imagine this new one would be too much more.

They’re not that expensive unless you load them up with options.

Well we can start off with the infotainment system which is like $1000, and then another 750ish to get a bigger screen. Paying for a bigger screen is alright when the smaller one comes standard like im every other new car these days, but it’s a completely different story here. Oh and that backup camera which is…

Consumers: “Your cars don’t have enough interior space. Make them bigger!”

The Countryman starts at $23k. It’s about on par with its segment competitors.

They start at about the same price. The Mini only gets expensive when you pile on a bunch of options.

Who cares if they diversify by offering bigger models as long as we still have the Cooper? While the Cooper has gotten bigger over time, it’s still smaller than a Ford Fiesta.

Yes but what year was your Mini? Newer models have improved significantly in terms of reliability.

Which of the options come standard on other cars in this segment? I’d argue the Mini is more well-equipped standard than most cars it competes with. Options like panoramic sunroof that really drive up the price are luxuries that most could easily do without.

Your false dichotomy is proved by its lightweight Buick Encore competitor, which weighs 400-500lbs less and is in the same size class.

At $30+k and in Cooper S trim, that’s a relatively niche market.

JCW versions are always released later.

But at 3,600lbs, there’s really no way on earth you can call it a Mini anymore.

That’s why they have the S and JCW trim levels.

Mini can style a 130-hp CUV, price it at $30k

They’re not bad as long as you don’t load them up with a ton of options. The stuff that really drives up the price like lounge leather seats, panoramic sunroof, upgraded audio, etc. are not necessities.

But what happens when your roof leaks? When your car breaks down? When a fire breaks out?