The Mini Cooper S is a heritage hot hatch that competes with the Abarth 595 and BMW 125i. There's recently been a new Cooper S released with a 189hp turbo four and interior updates. But is this the right fast hatch to buy, or should you get a JCW? Tom checks out a British Racing Green Mini to find out.

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Covers the exterior, interior, boot space, engine and driving of the Mini Cooper S 2019 / 2018 Cooper.

READ our detailed Australian coverage of the 2019 Mini Cooper S here: http://chasingcars.com.au