Looks like there are going to be a lot of good competitors in the premium mini-ute segment. The XC50 will most likely be built on the C1 chassis underpinning the Euro Focus, Mazda3, Volvo S40 and V50.

MINI Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door continues MINI’s tradition of making go-kart-like hot hatchbacks. And yes, there’s a bona-fide ...