Kenneth Hall June 6, 2009 Comment Now! Mini's aren't exactly known for their aggressive or sporty styling, instead choosing to adopt a more 'cute' appearance at the behest of its designers. German ...

2009 Mini R57 John Cooper Works Cabrio; 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, turbo-petrol; six-speed manual; convertible - $56,900* The JCW recipe takes a brand already synonymous with ten-out-of-ten enjoyment ...

The Mini Cabrio has maximum towing capacity of 650kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity.

It wasn't that long ago that Volkswagen's Golf and Peugeot's 306 were the only options for buyers seeking a relatively inexpensive soft-top with room for a couple of friends in the back. But these ...