Apparently it's not available in any configuration of their 2025 models, even the higher performance Works version of the Mini. It's sad to me that a so-called hot hatch would be offered without a manual transmission.
One of the things that impressed me about our cars is that they were only offered with a manual transmission. It told me they were serious about making it a performance car. Although one thing both of these models have over our cars is that they are still being offered, I sure wish ours were still available although I wouldn't buy one if it only had an automatic transmission.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64503922/2025-vw-golf-gti-golf-r-us-spec-revealed/
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-mini-cooper-s-hardtop-first-test-review/
One of the things that impressed me about our cars is that they were only offered with a manual transmission. It told me they were serious about making it a performance car. Although one thing both of these models have over our cars is that they are still being offered, I sure wish ours were still available although I wouldn't buy one if it only had an automatic transmission.
https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a64503922/2025-vw-golf-gti-golf-r-us-spec-revealed/
https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2025-mini-cooper-s-hardtop-first-test-review/
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