MINI Cooper JCW verdict
2024 onwards
(change model)
What we like
The JCW’s extrovert styling and strong performance, it’s eye-catching and user-friendly infotainment, and it’s build quality. Worth pointing out it’s very good value of money at less than £34,000, as well. We also like that a small, petrol hot hatchback such as this exists at all when everyone is switching to SUVs and electric power.
What we don’t like
The suspension is far too stiff which is bad for comfort and has less-than-desirable knock-on effects for the rest of the driving experience. When you’re in the mood to get a shift on and have a smooth piece of Tarmac before you, the JCW is a hoot to drive. The rest of the time, it’s just a bit annoying, a bit try-hard. The convertible’s body structure isn’t stiff enough for this kind of power, either.
MINI JCW Electric front driving
Image of a static blue MINI JCW, viewed from the rear right corner at a low angle
Image of a blue MINI JCW, viewed from head-on
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving, viewed from the right side
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving, viewed from the rear
Image of a grey MINI JCW convertible driving round a corner, viewed from the front
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving over a bridge, viewed from the front
Image of a grey MINI JCW convertible driving round a corner, viewed from the rear
Close-up view of a MINI JCW's front left corner, showing the John Cooper Works grille badge and brake cooling duct
Close-up view a blue MINI JCW showing the front left wheel
Close-up view of a blue MINI JCW's rear diffuser and exhaust outlet
Close-up view of a MINI JCW's rear spoiler
Image of the MINI JCW's front interior, looking across from the open passenger door
Close-up image of a MINI JCW's John Cooper Works steering wheel badge
Image of a MINI JCW's front seats, viewed from the front towards the back of the car
Image of an MINI JCW's convertible interior with the hood folded, looking forward from the rear, from a high view-point
Close-up image of the MINI JCW's infotainment system home screen
Image of a static blue MINI JCW, viewed from the rear right corner at a low angle
Image of a blue MINI JCW, viewed from head-on
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving, viewed from the right side
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving, viewed from the rear
Image of a grey MINI JCW convertible driving round a corner, viewed from the front
Image of a blue MINI JCW hatchback driving over a bridge, viewed from the front
Image of a grey MINI JCW convertible driving round a corner, viewed from the rear
Close-up view of a MINI JCW's front left corner, showing the John Cooper Works grille badge and brake cooling duct
Close-up view a blue MINI JCW showing the front left wheel
Close-up view of a blue MINI JCW's rear diffuser and exhaust outlet
Close-up view of a MINI JCW's rear spoiler
Image of the MINI JCW's front interior, looking across from the open passenger door
Close-up image of a MINI JCW's John Cooper Works steering wheel badge
Image of a MINI JCW's front seats, viewed from the front towards the back of the car
Image of an MINI JCW's convertible interior with the hood folded, looking forward from the rear, from a high view-point
Close-up image of the MINI JCW's infotainment system home screen
