Hot Wheels Mini Cooper Challenge S

I cannot stand the BMW Mini at all.

For me, the brand has lost the identity of its original concept of affordable motoring and turned into a hybrid marketing machine preying on the stupid with a so-called lifestyle brand.

The car itself is rubbish to drive. And the variations on the theme have taken the length to be almost that of a Golf. Not really a Mini is it BMW.

However –

I do like the Hot Wheels version – even more so than the Matchbox casting. Hence why this one has been added to The Garage. It is a bit of a fun casting for me – unlike the real car, so therefore I reckon it is a good inclusion in terms of casting.

Yet again, this casting gives ample scope for a little bit more detailing - lights would be very easy to do.