It’s a bit of a cliché with a small car, certainly with Mini, to talk about its ‘go-kart handling’, but it is still one of the key highlights to running the car.

Many journalists talk of ‘vague’ steering input when talking about cars that have switched from hydraulic to electrically assisted power steering, but the Mini has made the transition brilliantly.

The steering is really well weighted, with every input on the wheel feeling directly linked to the wheels on the tarmac. The five-door is a pleasure to drive as a result, even if the ride is a bit crashy on its 17-inch alloys. The fact the Mini is so fun to drive is a nice trump card for the five-door, as it’s more engaging than its closest rival, the Audi A1.