Alec Issigonis had nothing to do with lifestyle; he was a technician through and through. “If you design women’s clothes, they will be outdated after a short time,” boasted the Mini inventor, “my cars will still be fashionable long after I’m dead.” Sure, his cubic car for tight parking spaces and small budgets was an eye-catcher. It became a heartbreaker thanks to its quick handling, mini turning circle and (subsequently) souped-up engines. It wasn’t just at the Monte Carlo Rally that the David drove away from much more powerful car Goliaths. This also made the little purist a style icon.
Driving report: The fully electric MINI Countryman SE All4 – Auto & Mobil
