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Mini John Cooper Works

F56 · Three-pot/four-pot turbo2014–2023

Go-kart hot hatch, John Cooper Works tune.

10 reviewers · 15 videos

Generations
F562014–2023F662024–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its performance and handling, but split on daily drivability and value.

across 10 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Daily drivability
4 say · liveable

"I think it makes it for a much easier car to live with and a better daily driver."

TheTopher · ▶ 7:47
4 say · critical

"The ride quality seriously beats you up. It borders on abusive. It's just never settles out."

Redline Reviews · ▶ 35:26
Value
3 say · liveable

"this is a $40,000 BMW product... cheaper more interesting and dynamically better across the board"

TestDrive · ▶ 16:34
5 say · critical

"when other vehicles exist in this segment that are less expensive and have more a little bit more room inside and perform just as well if not better it's hard for me to pick this"

Autotrader · ▶ 5:34
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus

it's quick it's a very fast car the power here is just awesome

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 2:09

In this car, it makes 301 horsepower and 332 lb ft of torque. That's an increase of 73 ponies over the standard JCW

positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 2:25

This has 301 horsepower which is more than a volkswagen golf r and about the same as a honda civic type r

positive · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 0:26
// 02

Handling

4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus

This might literally be one of the best front-wheel drive steering racks I have ever experienced.

positive · Jubbal & Cars · ▶ 16:57

I love how this handles through corners you want to go attack roads in this car

positive · TestDrive · ▶ 5:14

The turning is so sharp and the mid-corner balance is really good. You wouldn't expect a front-wheel drive car to feel that neutral and pointy in the corners.

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 7:07
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/510 of 10 reviewersstrong consensus

anytime i drive a mini i walk into it with a healthy dose of skepticism... and then i drive it and i immediately start smiling and that is the magical appeal

positive · Autotrader · ▶ 6:44

you can't drive this car without a smile on your face

positive · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 13:51

it is undeniably fun and it's so usable

positive · TestDrive · ▶ 20:28
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/510 of 10 reviewerssplit

The ride quality seriously beats you up. It borders on abusive. It's just never settles out.

critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 35:26

I will say the ride is harsh unusually so... I could see it getting annoying every bump you feel it is an unusually harsh ride

critical · Doug DeMuro · ▶ 0:20

I think it makes it for a much easier car to live with and a better daily driver.

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 7:47
// 05

Value

3.0/510 of 10 reviewerssplit

when other vehicles exist in this segment that are less expensive and have more a little bit more room inside and perform just as well if not better it's hard for me to pick this

critical · Autotrader · ▶ 5:34

the value is a hard sell on these cars i'm not going to lie

critical · TFLnow · ▶ 9:55

At $46,000 with the lack of tech, the lack of luxury, the terrible ride quality, you really want to have you really want to be committed to this car

critical · Redline Reviews · ▶ 43:07

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

TestDrive
Posted Jan 13, 2022Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
TheTopher
Posted Oct 8, 2021Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
Redline Reviews
Posted May 20, 2021Open on YouTube
Moments worth your time
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