- Mini has unveiled the refreshed 2025 John Cooper Works coupe and convertible
- The good news: There’s more torque and quicker acceleration
- The bad news: The stick-shift is gone for good
We just had a look at the new and first-ever all-electric Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) models unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, and now the British automaker has unveiled the facelifted Mini JCW coupe and convertible. They’re quick, but row-your-own fans be prepared: Both come only with a dual-clutch automatic, marking the retirement of the six-speed manual gearbox.
Both the coupe and convertible use a twin-turbocharged 2.0L engine that makes 228 horsepower as before, but with a bump to 280 lb-ft of torque, up from 235 lb-ft in the current edition. That hastens its route to 100 km/h slightly, now taking 6.1 seconds for the coupe; and 6.4 seconds for the heavier convertible. Top speed is pegged at 250 km/h for the hard-roof version, and 245 km/h for the soft-top.
The dual-clutch transmission can be sequentially-shifted manually using paddles on the steering wheel, but that’s as close as you’ll get.
The refresh is a mild one – there’s only so much change to be made to the unmistakable design – and includes additional front air intakes, a central tailpipe in the rear diffuser, new 17- and 18-inch wheel designs, JCW-specific daytime running lights, and optional red or black hood stripes. The convertible roof, which opens in 18 seconds and can be operated at speeds of up to 30 km/h, comes in black or with a Union Jack pattern in contrasting grey.
Inside, the new centre high-resolution cluster display makes its way in from other Mini models, and can be operated by touch or voice control by the driver or passenger. The sport seats are clad in black faux leather with red accent stitching and knitted fabric, which is also included on the dash surface.
Canadian-specific features and pricing will be available closer to the vehicles’ launch.
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