The Mini Cooper has always been a bit of a show-off. It’s small, yes, but it struts about like it owns the place. And in British Racing Green, it looks absolutely right — as if it’s been waiting since 1959 for everyone else to catch up with its sense of style.

This is the modern Mini done properly. It’s got that same cheeky face, those round headlights like a spaniel asking for a walk, and just enough chrome to make you feel a bit special without tipping into caricature. It looks brilliant.

Underneath, it’s everything you’d hope for — light, quick to respond, and eager in that way Minis have always been. It doesn’t have silly amounts of power, because it doesn’t need them. It’s a car that proves fun isn’t about numbers; it’s about feel. You turn the wheel, it turns. You prod the throttle, it goes. Simple, honest motoring — and rather good at it.

Inside, it’s playful without being childish. Big round dials, proper toggle switches, and materials that feel solid enough to outlast civilisation. It’s the sort of place where you can’t help but smile — which is exactly what driving a Mini should do.

And that colour — British Racing Green — it’s perfect. Subtle, classy, and just the right side of nostalgic. It’s the automotive equivalent of a tailored jacket: timeless, smart, and just a bit mischievous.

So yes, it’s still a Mini. It still makes every trip feel like an event. And, crucially, it still proves that driving something small and brilliant will always be cooler than something big and boring.