Mini: Small in Size, Big on Style and Choice
Mini are a car brand on the rise. If you have not already noticed, our British roads are flooded with the second generation of the iconic little hatchback. Many of these have found their way onto driveways across the country via a Mini lease deal.
Mini leasing seems to be an increasingly affordable way of getting behind the wheel of these cars. With their popularity and sought after style, they are no longer as affordable to buy outright as similar sized cars.
This is due to two things:
- Firstly, the expansive options list. If you tick all the options, the price of a regular Mini Cooper S can go up to and even beyond £30k. This takes the cost of Mini ownership into a class more often reserved for bigger, more luxurious cars.
- Secondly, your Mini lease may not give you a car that is even that small, as various sub-brands have been spawned by BMW to increase the versatility of the Mini range. This means that a Mini leasing package may actually bag you a car with 3 passenger doors, instead of 2, if you were to go for the ‘Clubman’ version.
Even more distinct would be a Mini lease deal for the ‘Countryman’ model, which although does still resemble a Mini, is larger in proportion, and can seat 4 adults comfortably. The regular, smaller Mini doesn’t seat many extra passengers in comfort, thanks to its classic sporty ride that, although offers direct steering and nimble handling, comes at the expense of the occupants pleasure.
We can recommend a Mini finance package for any prospective Mini owners. Whichever model of Mini you select, you will get a premium car that although small in size, is big on style and ability.
Mini: the new Coupe and bonus track days
Mini are showing no signs of slowing down in their attempts to dominate the small car market. By pitching their brand at younger buyers and increasing the perceived sporting credentials of their cars, they are taking the industry by storm.
To accentuate this perception of sportiness and to increase the percentage of male Mini drivers, the manufacturer has just released details of two exciting new projects, which we expect will increase the popularity of Mini leasing and Mini finance plans significantly.
Firstly, Mini are offering their customers the opportunity to go to one of four famous UK racing circuits at a heavily subsidised rate, with a focus on getting inexperienced drivers out on the track in their Mini, so they can learn about the ‘go-kart’ handling associated with these cars.
The tracks available will include Brands Hatch, Bedford Autodrome, Caldwell Park and Snetterton. So, if you’ve been considering a Mini lease deal, now would be a great time to get involved in a track day for an unforgettable driving experience.
Perhaps more importantly, Mini have just launched their latest variant, the Mini Coupe. This is an even smaller Mini with a coupe style fastback roof, which the manufacturer claims will be a faster and more engaging drive than the already hugely popular Mini Cooper S hatchback.
How they plan to pull this off is unclear, but drivers can probably expect a stiff ride with excellent cornering ability. If you’re interested in Mini leasing packages and have been unsure about which model to go for, it might be worth waiting for the Mini Coupe to hit the streets, so you can see how it performs – and whether or not it tickles your fancy.
With a range of Mini lease deals available to help you get into the driver’s seat at an affordable monthly rate, you’re sure to find a finance package to suit your budget.