225xe 1.5 Phev M Sport Auto 5dr

Very usable, nippy, economical and high quality.

I looked at the other BMW and MINI options with the same engine, chassis etc. and this was about 10% cheaper and better in some ways (e.g. less wind noise), but not in others (e.g. ground clearance).
I do a lot of trips under 10 miles, when the electric motor is mostly used. Longer and/or faster trips mean the petrol engine kicks in. The petrol engine is surprisingly nippy alone, but when kickdown used, the electric motor adds an extra kick in the back. Sport Mode is best fun.
I'm 6'4" and there is ample room.
Interior is superb.

Negatives:-
Mirror obscures too much.
Run flat tyres are a bit noisy and thin for my taste.
Electric range is less than advertised, but that is not a major issue for me - just needs to be plugged into the house socket more often.
Rear seats don't go flat.

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