Known for its fun-to-drive charm, the Mini enters a new generation. Do its changes affect its traditional feel?

The newest droptop Mini gets two powertrains and two trims, but we're promised something even more special is coming later.

Changes for the 2026 Mini lineup aren’t as sweeping as they were a year ago, when the brand essentially reset its full product range. We also expected that lineup to expand, but tariff concerns made ...