- John Cooper Works variations of gas-powered Mini hatch and convertible revealed
- Peak energy of 228 hp comes from 2.0-liter turbo-4
- U.S. gross sales begin in early 2025
A brand new era of Mini’s Cooper hatch and Cooper Convertible arrive for the 2025 mannequin yr, and the small-car model late on Tuesday revealed the high-performance John Cooper Works variations of each automobiles.
The pint-size efficiency duo stick to gasoline engines, however Mini earlier in October revealed an electrical John Cooper Works hatch, plus a John Cooper Works model of the electric-only Aceman crossover. These electrical autos will not be offered within the U.S., although maybe solely initially.
Whereas the gasoline fashions are constructed within the U.Ok., the EVs are in-built in China, that means they’d entice crippling tariffs if imported right here. The EVs could attain right here in a few years although, as Mini plans so as to add their manufacturing to the U.Ok. plant in 2026.
The gasoline JCW fashions will attain U.S. dealerships early subsequent yr as 2025 fashions. The hatch will begin at $39,195 and the convertible at $44,695. Each figures embody a $995 vacation spot cost.
2025 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible
The gasoline model of Mini’s newest Cooper relies on a warmed over model of the outgoing automotive’s platform, whereas the electrical model makes use of a separate devoted EV platform. Consequently, the mechanicals for the gasoline model largely carry over unchanged from the earlier era, together with within the case of the JCW.
Energy within the JCW hatch and JCW Convertible comes from a 2.0-liter turbo-4 whose peak 228 hp. That determine is unchanged from the earlier era although peak torque is up barely at 235 lb-ft. That is sufficient for 0-60 mph acceleration in round six seconds and a prime velocity of 155 mph (152 mph for the convertible), in response to Mini.
Drive is to the entrance wheels solely, by way of a dual-clutch automated transmission. There isn’t any extra handbook transmissions provided on any Minis. The suspension has additionally been dialed in to ship sportier trip and dealing with, and an uprated brake system with red-painted calipers present stronger stopping energy. The wheels vary from 17-18 inches in diameter and are additionally distinctive to the JCW fashions.
2025 Mini John Cooper Works 2-Door
2025 Mini John Cooper Works 2-Door
The JCW fashions are additionally characterised by their distinctive entrance and rear fascias, with additional air intakes up entrance and a diffuser on the rear. The hatch additionally sports activities a rear wing spoiler, whereas each fashions characteristic a central exhaust. One other distinctive contact are the JCW-specific daytime working lights which characteristic a horizontal design.
Inside, a black and crimson sample strains the knitted floor of the sprint of each autos. This coloration mixture is expanded to the seats which characteristic black trim with crimson accent stitching. Different distinctive parts embody the menus within the infotainment system, in addition to an ambient lighting package deal that illuminates the roof.
The JCWs additionally include a Go-Kart driving mode. Along with sharpening the throttle response and stiffening the steering really feel, this mode additionally adjustments a few of the inside atmosphere traits, together with making the central show additionally present further efficiency metrics like torque, energy, and present g-force.
