Yes, as Sputnik says, I have one and really like it. I had an E Class Mercedes before, which was lovely but was starting to cost (2004 car) and I spent most of the time in it on my own.
I find the MINI big enough for the three of us, and the dog on occasion. The hatchback MINI is just too small ! Oh, and I’m over 6ft, it’s quirky which I like and fun to drive… My last two cars were a Mercedes E320CDi Estate and then an E500 saloon, many good things but not ‘fun’and the MINI TLC servicing package takes some beating.
I do agree with gonefishin though, not worth changing JUST to get a bit more MPG. However if you are changing anyway, definitely worth looking at.
EDIT- And I find the rear door is on the correct side for ease of me letting people in the back and slinging jackets and stuff in.