Video Review: 2025 MINI Cooper S In the Mountains & Backroads of the Rockies

DimON · July 24

On the face of it the 2025 MINI Cooper S doesn’t seem a big departure for the brand. But with the manual gone and shift paddles not even available (in the US), we had a lot of questions. So we grabbed the ~~keys~~ fob, a couple of cameras and headed to the mountains to get some answers. What we found was a mix of new tech, added comfort and a welcome return to form we weren’t expecting.

While this video sums ups our thoughts well, don’t miss our companion written review which goes into much greater details in our thoughts and the specifications of the car. Additionally make sure to check out MotoringFile’s exhaustive information on the new model in the F66 Section.

Review: 2025 MINI Cooper S – New Levels of Refinement & Performance with One Big Omission

Review Notes & Background

Our review took place over the course of a day, roughly 500 miles and three states. We took an indirect route from Missoula, Montana and ended up in Spokane Washington. We saw highways, mountain roads and just about everything in between. Our test car was a US Spec 2025 MINI Cooper S with the Classic Style, Iconic and Comfort Plus Packages. The only two options it lacked was the optional dynamic dampening ($500) and handy roof rails ($250).