autoevolution 22 Apr 2021, 15:49 UTC ·
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Revealed last week, the facelifted John Cooper Works now has a price tag. The base specification will set you back $32,900, excluding $850 for the destination charge. That is top dollar for a subcompact hatchback with a 2.0-liter turbocharged mill. 81 photos
That kind of money could get you a brand-new Ford Mustang, Mazda MX-5 Miata, or a Subaru BRZ, which are great in their respect. MINI offers three grades in total for the fixed-head body style and canvas-roofed convertible, and the most expensive John Cooper Works retails at $44,900.
In addition to a love-it-or-hate-it grille inspired by the kidney grille of recent BMW models, the JCW lineup has been refreshed with modified scuttles on the side panels and a striking aerodynamic diffuser in the rear apron. The dual-exit central exhaust system is pretty neat as well, as it’s the case with the Union Jack-styled taillights. Open the driver’s door, and you are welcomed inside b
The biggest update is an updated 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
It is powered by a 231PS/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, with 6-speed manual and 8-speed automatic transmission options.
The Mini JCW can also be availed with new optional adaptive suspension.
India-spec JCW could get the same updates by the end of 2021 or early 2022.
The MiniJohn Cooper Works is quite the potent hatchback, with go-kart-like handling prowess in a small package. Now, Mini has enhanced that hot hatch experience by giving it a mid-life refresh. And it s a decent set of updates that make it more appealing than ever before.
Up front, it retains that nice blend of cutesy, yet aggressive hatch, with round LED headlights and the sporty front grille, that now extends further down the front bumper. Complementing the grille are large air intakes, and more openings around the bumper. A revised diffuser rounds off the exterior changes.