We already know, from numerous press reports, just how much fun the MINI is. That said, the MINI has never really been, in this country at least, directly comparable to anything else, and that's given it plenty of room to breathe. Until now, that is. Enter the Audi A1 Sport. The A1, since its launch late last year, has gouged sales out of the MINI virtually level pegging it in sales YTD. Obviously the Audi lacks the retro-chic looks of the MINI, but in Sport guise its smaller capacity turbocharged and supercharged engine outguns the MINI Cooper S. In terms of pricing, the MINI Cooper S, thanks to a price cut, now undercuts the Audi A1 Sport (40700 Vs 42500, respectively), but to get the MINI up to the same spec level as the Audi will see that price rise. For instance, our test car was fitted with: Racing Stripes $146; Carbon Rear Spoiler $1702; Carbon Bonnet Insert $470; Carbon Tailgate Handle $697; Sports Aerial $59. All of this stuff does help you personalise your MINI in a way that you can't with the Audi, but every little cosmetic option costs... visit www.mynrma.com.au/motoring for the full review
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