Mini First 2011 Tags: Minimalist

Electromechanical power-assisted steering (EPAS) made its debut on this version of the MINI aiming to reduce parking effort (a factor which turned off a proportion of mainly female potential customers) but still retain pinpoint accuracy at speed. Although keen drivers will at first lament the loss of the old system, the latest setup does have definite advantages in everyday driving.The second generation 'new' MINI has much the same stance as the original but features a subtle loosening of the belt. The front grille is tidier and the indicators are housed in the headlight pod. Read more...