Hi Solent the new twin clutch six speed is better than the Mini I had as the Mini was not as good as DSG in other cars I have had and it works in a simple manor in sport mode it flies. I wanted the extras you had on yours but apparently it would hold up production so I am happy and also I have a new Tomtom with live traffic Sub which I like.
Apart from manual, the Mini has a 7 speed DCT or in the case of the JCW a 8 speed Torque Converter, capable of handling the higher torque at low revs.