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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Note more ergonomic position of the iDrive control knob in a BMW interior. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The most artful GTI to date. Also an iconic shape, but with far less eye candy than the Mini. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The new Mini looks best from the rear quarter (because you can't see its face). |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Note how much tighter the overhangs used to be, especially in the nose. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Scads of details you won't find on a GTI. The changes aren't terribly obvious from this angle. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Aside from its standard plaid seats (black leather is optional), the GTI has a far plainer interior. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
More rear legroom than in previous Hardtops, but still a squeeze. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Comfortable and supportive seats. Many more stylish alternatives to the standard black leatherette. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The Mini's interior is also crammed full of design. Note buried infotainment control knob. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop![]() mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Previous Mini Hardtop had a cleaner yet sportier face. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
A bit more cargo room than before in the new Hardtop 2 Door. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Considerably more cargo room in the new Hardtop 4 Door. How often will you need more? |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Far more volume than previous Hardtops. Rear floor raised to make it level with the folded seats. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
If you do need even more cargo volume, the GTI has it. |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
So much style everywhere else, why not under the hood? |
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2015 Mini Hardtop mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
New engine delivers good but not outstanding performance and fuel economy. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Engine from the CR-V: too much buzzing, too little grunt. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Fold the seat cushion upwards to carry tall cargo. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Thanks to clever packaging, the rear seat folds unusually low and flat. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The Trax is a few inches taller and has much truckier styling. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
The body side's curves converge to a point--in which a door handle is hidden (perhaps too well). |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
It's time for molded-in "stitching" to go away. Again. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Aside from the "stitching," an artful interior. I especially like the curvy center console. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
Want vents? the HR-V's instrument panel has plenty of vents. Want knobs? Too bad. |
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2016 Honda HR-V mkaresh Ten-Year Veteran |
There's a port-equipped storage area beneath the center console. Good for yoga practice. |