New MINI Cooper SE Electric (J01) - first impressions from an F56 owner

4th May 2024 marked the launch and start of deliveries of the new J01 MINI Cooper, so join me on my test drive as I gather my first impressions as someone who has driven an F56 MINI Electric for the past three years and on the hunt for their next car to replace it....

00:00 Introduction
00:30 Comparison with the F56 Electric
02:05 Go Kart Mode and other settings
03:45 Lets hit the road - Indicators and B Mode
04:40 Software bugs
06:20 More driving comparison
07:45 Infotainment shortcuts
08:27 Shortcuts in the Head Up Display
08:59 Driving Assistance features
11:00 Augmented Reality AR Navigation view
11:20 More torque steer makes Henry ramble again
12:00 The HUD is excellent though
12:37 For the love of god please at least get a Level 1 spec
13:30 Efficiency talk
14:37 Wrap up thoughts
15:11 Cheap toggles and rattly doors