NCAP Rating 5 / 5

The cutest small car around (Fiat 500 possibly notwithstanding) is also one of the canniest used buys – it's fun to drive, but it holds on to its value too.

Two open-topped MINI models are offered, and they're more different than you might think.

NCAP Rating 5 / 5

A pumped-up five-door SUV-styled crossover, the Countryman brought a bit more practicality for MINI die-hards needing something a bit bigger for their growing families.

This first-generation MINI Convertible looks exactly like its retro-inspired hatchback relation, MINI sensibly not straying too far from its winning formula

NCAP Rating 5 / 5

A MINI estate, both in name and stature, the Clubman brings some additional space to the MINI, but don't expect to be slinging wardrobes in the back - unless they're from a dolls house.

NCAP Rating 4 / 5

It’s incredible to think that this ‘new’ MINI has been around for well over a decade, the BMW-owned brand making a huge success of the small car.