It is sometimes said that “college is the best time of your life,” but if you ask me, those who actually believe that are probably doing life wrong. Sure, there were fun parts about that time ...

The verdict: The redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door leans all the way into its quirkiness — for better and worse — but if that’s not your style, you might find its personality grating.

Mini fans take note – this is the most well-rounded version of the hot hatch icon to date. Hot hatches are tasked with trying to balance performance, practicality, and price all within equal measures.