As we welcome a new electrified era of automotive innovation, many are left wondering which EV to buy. While electric cars aren’t entirely practical for, say, someone in rural Wyoming, they’re certainly an advantageous purchase for those who call urban landscapes like Miami home. And for those people, the smallest electric car wins.

Finding the best electric compact car usually comes down to price, and there are few EVs in the segment more affordable than the MINI Cooper Electric and the Nissan LEAF. Which one reigns supreme as a city-dwelling commuter car?

Like renting an apartment or house, leasing a vehicle isn’t for those who are squeamish about paying for something temporary. Because in the end, whether you’re renting a home or leasing a car, you’re not taking steps toward ownership. And isn’t that what the American dream is?

Still, a car lease is incredibly affordable on a month-to-month basis, and what you’re giving up in future ownership you’re making up in the convenience factor. (You rarely have to do anything aside from routine maintenance when leasing, for instance.)

Beginning in March of 2022, for the first time in history, a whole new set of marvelous MINI vehicles is scheduled to be released all at once. [HOLD FOR APPLAUSE]. It'll all start with the Resolute Editions of the MINI 3-door coupe, the MINI Convertible, MINI Cooper electric, and MINI 5-door. Following up that tough act will be the MINI Countryman Untamed Edition and the MINI Clubman Untold Edition models.

Half of America is counting down the days until all-electric vehicles take over the road. In fact, within 15 years, it’s expected that battery-electric cars will make up the majority of all vehicle sales. Of course, making the switch from fossil fuels to electricity is like switching to decaf when all you’ve drunk for the last 20 years is caffeinated. That is to say, it takes a lot of getting used to.

An IIHS Top Safety Pick. A J.D. Power Dependability Award. An Automotive Science Group Best Social Performance Brand choice. One of KBB’s 10 Coolest Cars Under $25,000. Yes, MINI is no stranger to winning awards, yet there’s one accolade that we’re secretly extra proud of achieving: The 2021 Hipster Car Brand Award™.

MINI didn't originally set out to make hipster cars; young people and hipsters just collectively decided that MINI made the best small cars for showing off vintage clothes and handlebar mustaches. And who are we to argue with that?

If you’re trying to find the best small crossover for sale, you’ve undoubtedly crossed paths with MINI and Fiat along your research journey. Both automakers are “small vehicle” brands – that is, they sell mostly small vehicles, obviously – and they know what works best in a limited amount of space. What we’re getting at is this: Just as you wouldn’t buy a full-size pickup made by Fiat, you shouldn’t necessarily choose a subcompact SUV made by, say, RAM. It’s logical to stick to companies that understand their products.

Who here remembers the MINI E?

*raises hand*

Well, that little, small electric car, which went through a test run in 2009, was MINI’s first foray into EV manufacturing. Few got to see, let alone drove it, yet the E was thought by many to be MINI’s next “big” thing. 

New exteriors. New interiors. New color choices. New tech and safety features. More fun than ever. If you’re looking to buy a new MINI Cooper in Miami, let us introduce you to the exciting lineup of fresh 2022 MINI models, coming soon to our showroom.

Here’s your exclusive sneak peek at the 2022 lineup:

• MINI Hardtop 2-Door (Cooper, Cooper S, Cooper SE, and John Cooper Works)
• MINI Hardtop 4-Door (Cooper and Cooper S)
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The Mini Countryman SAV at Braman MINI of Miami is a perennial best seller because of its sharp looks, frugal gas mileage, peppy performance, and spunky go-anywhere, do-anything attitude. For the 2021 model year, the popular Countryman gets some serious upgrades, making it an even better value and more fun than ever. Let’s explore what’s new.

Excited to make your very first MINI Cooper purchase? Hold your horses. Before you bring your luxury car home or even put your John Hancock on any document, it’s important to research and consider all your options – which can be a daunting task in and of itself.



If you need help getting over the hump, these 14 tips should do the mind and body good. Take our advice and ensure you’re purchasing the best MINI from the best luxury car dealership near you.

15. Check Out All MINI Models

Choosing MINI was step one. Figuring out which MINI…