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There are 3 UK versions of the new Mini, standard and the other two.
As the initial wave if interest dies down, the gremlins are now emerging, with a full safety recall already and many reports of poor reliability and the interior falling to bits.
Although marketed as a small car, the wheelbase is the same as a Landrover Discovery and it is wider than a BMW 7 series.
Its 'small' size is partially optical and partially due to having very small overhangs. The small overhangs makes it turn in well and easy to park, but a minor ding can cost a small fortune with the wheels ahead of the crumple zone.
If fact, it is almost the antithesis of the SVX, in that the car was designed for looks, then engineered to operate.
Andy
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