Mini John Cooper Works
Go-kart hot hatch, John Cooper Works tune.
8 reviewers · 7 videos
Reviewers strongly agree on its value, but split on performance and handling.
across 8 reviewers
"The story of this two liter turbo in JCW tune is very much about all of that torque and how it comes on. Peak torque starts at 1500 rpm."
Brian Makse · ▶ 15:19"Unsurprisingly, I'm disappointed in Mini. This is the John Cooper Works one. It's supposed to be the fast, sporty one, and it really isn't."
Road and Track · ▶ 3:54"Steers with wonderful precision, as you'd expect for a mini JCW, but the thing is, because it's a mini three point turns easy as pie."
Brian Makse · ▶ 13:15"This JCW isn't trying to be the best hot hatch, it's trying to be the most fun. And as far as I'm concerned, mission absolutely accomplished."
Brian Makse · ▶ 17:41"I could see this being a very comfortable daily driver. It's very well insulated, so it is just going to give you a comfortable ride and a sporty feel."
Bros FOURR Speed · ▶ 20:38"If you have any sort of back pain, I would say no. I would um No. If you're in your 20s, sure."
TheStraightPipes · ▶ 27:21Performance
4.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“Unsurprisingly, I'm disappointed in Mini. This is the John Cooper Works one. It's supposed to be the fast, sporty one, and it really isn't.”
critical · Road and Track · ▶ 3:54“The story of this two liter turbo in JCW tune is very much about all of that torque and how it comes on. Peak torque starts at 1500 rpm.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 15:19“It's really quick. I mean, like 280 lb feet of torque in a car that weighs around 3,000 lb is like it's a proper experience.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 23:40Handling
4.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“Steers with wonderful precision, as you'd expect for a mini JCW, but the thing is, because it's a mini three point turns easy as pie.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 13:15“Steering fill, while it is light, it is pretty precise.”
positive · TopherDrives · ▶ 27:46“It's excellent in terms of handling. I mean, this thing is literally like a go-kart. It just steers on a dime. It has very little to no body lean.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 22:02Fun to drive
4.5/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“This JCW isn't trying to be the best hot hatch, it's trying to be the most fun. And as far as I'm concerned, mission absolutely accomplished.”
positive · Brian Makse · ▶ 17:41“It remains fun. It remains playful. It remains spirited. It remains very go-kart-like.”
positive · Redline Reviews · ▶ 27:58“as far as I'm concerned, pinnacle of open top motoring, probably under $50,000.”
positive · A Auto Buyers Guide · ▶ 22:43Daily drivability
3.0/58 of 8 reviewerssplit“If you have any sort of back pain, I would say no. I would um No. If you're in your 20s, sure.”
critical · TheStraightPipes · ▶ 27:21“It is a little bit more of a firm ride, and maybe some of your passengers might complain, but as always, those aren't the kind of passengers you want in your car.”
mixed · Brian Makse · ▶ 14:40“Ride quality, as I said earlier, it's stiff, but it's not crashy. It's not rattling my teeth out.”
mixed · TopherDrives · ▶ 27:51Value
3.0/58 of 8 reviewersstrong consensus“You don't buy this for value. You buy it for character and mini.”
Brian Makse · ▶ 16:21“This JCW starts around 40 grand. This one, as spec, $44,000. So, getting on to a $50,000 Mini. Maybe a little bit hard to swallow.”
TopherDrives · ▶ 5:15“I'd argue that there's still a ton of value to be had here along with a charismatic design.”
Redline Reviews · ▶ 32:43Hear it in the reviewer’s words
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