Just saw this and thought it was interesting, judging by their comments though, I am regretting getting the arm rest!
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/mini/85491/mini-cooper-2014-review
and another:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mini/cooper/first-drives/2014-mini-cooper-first-drive-review
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mini/mini/85491/mini-cooper-2014-review
and another:
http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mini/cooper/first-drives/2014-mini-cooper-first-drive-review