Mini Cooper Clubman S

 It’s the sensible Mini body stuffed with the mightiest Mini stuff. That means the S gets a turbo and a boost to 181 hp. Now stirring the six-speed manual is a joyous experience rather than a frustrating one; using the six-speed automatic’s shift paddles is nearly fun. The raw-nerve sport suspension reacts instantly to inputs at the sacrifice of ride comfort. The John Cooper Works model looks great, makes 208 hp, has an even stiffer suspension, and the same rear blind spot as other Clubmans.