2025 MINI Cooper JCW Review: Hot Hatch Or Just Hot Hype?

Think the 2025 MINI JCW 3-Door is just a Cooper S with a protein shake? Think again. This isn’t just a badge upgrade, it’s a full-blown transformation. With more torque, sharper handling, and MINI’s wildest tech to date, this hot hatch doesn’t just talk a big game — it shouts it through a 9.4-inch OLED ring.

Full Breakdown
In this video, we take the all-new 2025 MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door to task: Is it worth the nearly $44K as-tested price tag? Does it finally separate itself from the Cooper S in a meaningful way? And is this the last great internal combustion MINI before electrification takes over?

We’ll dig into driving dynamics, handling, ride quality, and interior tech. Expect sharp insights, honest critiques, and some deadpan sarcasm along the way. Because this channel is made for drivers — not spec-sheet reciters.

Key Specs & Features
• 2.0L Turbocharged Inline-4, 228 hp @ 5,000–6,000 RPM, 280 lb-ft @ 1,500–4,000 RPM
• 7-speed Dual-Clutch Automatic, FWD with brake-based torque vectoring
• 0–60 mph in 5.9 seconds, ~3,050 lbs curb weight
• JCW Sport Suspension, Optional Adaptive Dampers (DCC)
• MINI Experience Modes incl. Go-Kart Mode (!!!), OLED Circular Display, Harman Kardon Audio
• Iconic Trim: AR Nav, HUD, Heated Everything

I Spent a week with the NEW 2024 Mini John Cooper Works Here's What Happened
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