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Hindustan Times
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
MINI Countryman Electric JCW Edition launched at ₹62 lakh, limited to 20 units
₹62 lakh, limited to 20 units data-item-target-url=/auto/electric-vehicles/ data-item-story-segment=Electric> The MINI Countryman E JCW Pack is limited to just 20 units and arrives with sporty exterior and interior upgrades Check Offers The new MINI Countryman E John Cooper Works (JCW) Pack has been launched in India, priced at ₹ 62 lakh (ex-showroom). The new JCW Edition brings a sporty appearance to the exterior and interior of the quirky electric SUV, and will sit at the top of the variant lineup. Notably, the new MINI Countryman E JCW Pack is restricted to only 20 units and will be exclusively available online for a token amount of ₹ 1.5 lakh. Deliveries will begin from June 10, 2025, onwards. MINI Countryman E JCW Pack: Exterior Changes The new MINI Countryman E JCW Pack is about ₹ 2 lakh more expensive than the 'Favoured' pack, which otherwise sits on top of the variant lineup. For the extra moolah, you get two new paint options - Midnight Black and Legend Grey. The latter also gets black sports stripes. The JCW version further stands out with the chequered design on the charging port and bumper, taking inspiration from the British carmaker's racing legacy. The model also gets sportier side skirts, blacked-out trim finishers, and larger 19-inch JCW alloy wheels finished in black. The C-pillar features the chequered flag as well. Also Read : MINI Countryman Electric launched in India at ₹ 54.90 lakh: Key features The cabin sports a black and red theme with JCW sport seats and steering wheel MINI Countryman E JCW Pack: Cabin Changes Changes to the cabin include the John Cooper Works sport seats and steering wheel, sportier accents across the dashboard, and a Boost mode for the powertrain. The interior sports a black and red theme. Mini has upgraded the brakes to JCW Sport units for better stopping power. There are no mechanical changes otherwise, and the Countryman E JCW Pack gets the same single electric motor churning out 210 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque. The electric SUV can sprint from 0-100 kmph in 8.6 seconds with a top speed of 170 kmph. Power comes from the 66.45 kWh battery pack, promising a range of 462 km (WLTP) on a single charge. Power on the MINI Countryman E JCW Pack comes from the same single electric motor tuned for 210 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, with a 66.45 kWh battery pack MINI Countryman E JCW Pack: Features On the feature front, the MINI Countryman E JCW is equipped with a 9.4-inch OLED touchscreen infotainment system, a head-up display, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, a Harman Kardon sound system, wireless charging, ambient lighting, a panoramic sunroof, electrically adjustable front seats, multiple airbags, Level 2 ADAS, and more. The MINI Countryman Electric competes against the BYD Sealion 7, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Mercedes GLA, BMW iX1 LWB and more MINI Countryman E JCW Pack: Rivals The new MINI Countryman E competes against offerings like the Mercedes-Benz EQA, Kia EV6, Hyundai Ioniq 5, Volvo EX40, BYD Sealion 7, and the BMW iX1 LWB. Check out Upcoming EV Cars in India. First Published Date: 06 Jun 2025, 18:41 PM IST
Auto Blog
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
2026 Mini Lineup Pricing: Only One Model Under $30K
Mini Announces 2026 Prices And More Cool Options Mini has announced 2026 model year pricing for its entire lineup, along with a few key updates to a range that includes the still-fresh Cooper and Countryman. As has always been the case with the cheerful brand, customization is a key part of what makes buying a Mini so fun, so customers will appreciate the introduction of new packages for specific models. These updates should further boost Mini sales, which were already up in the first quarter of 2025. Source: Mini John Cooper Works Style Package Available On More Models The JCW pack is now available for every S-badged Mini, including the Cooper and Countryman. This racy pack adds the following upgrades to your Mini: JCW aero body kit Unique wheel designs Dynamic damper control Mini also adds that the scope for customizing the sport stripes on the body has been broadened, with various combinations for the roof and mirror caps. JCW Style variants with the Iconic sub-trim can now be had with black sport stripes with a Jet Black or body-color roof and mirrors. If you want a true performance bump from your Mini, you'll have to spend more on the JCW models. But if you're happy with the S models' power and are looking for more style, the JCW Style Pack will cost $1,200 for the Cooper hatchback and $1,400 for the Countryman crossover. Autoblog Newsletter Autoblog brings you car news; expert reviews and exciting pictures and video. Research and compare vehicles, too. Sign up or sign in with Google Facebook Microsoft Apple By signing up I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy . You may unsubscribe from email communication at anytime. Enhanced Digital Key And New Countryman Wheels Mini models produced on or after July 1, 2025, will have the upgraded Mini Digital Key Plus system, which means you can unlock and start the car with your smartphone. A pair of setup and service cards will replace one of the physical keys on such models, as the brand chases more digital integration across the lineup. It's worth noting that only vehicles with Comfort Access will benefit from this change, and convertibles are excluded. For Countryman S ALL4 models, buyers can equip a new 18-inch Asteroid Spoke wheel, free of charge. It's a black wheel design with all-season tires. Source: 2026 Mini Cooper Here's What Every 2026 Mini Model Costs Now Looking at 2026 pricing, only one Mini variant costs less than $30k, and that's the base Cooper Hardtop 2-Door, which starts at $29,500; remember, this is one of the smallest new cars you can buy. Here's a look at base pricing across the range. Cooper Hardtop 2-Door: $29,500 Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door: $32,800 Cooper Hardtop 4-Door: $30,500 Cooper S Hardtop 4-Door: $33,800 JCW Hardtop 2-Door: $38,900 Cooper Convertible: $34,600 Cooper S Convertible: $37,900 JCW Convertible: $44,600 Countryman S ALL4: $38,900 JCW Countryman ALL4: $46,900 Besides the Countryman, all MSRPs above are for the Signature trim; expect to pay around $4,000 more for the top Iconic trim. The Countrymans are only available in Signature Plus and Iconic trims. In short, Mini ownership remains a pricey proposition. You're paying for the desirable badge, chic design, and appealing driving dynamics of these cars – but there are more practical alternatives for much less. Source: Mini About the Author Karl Furlong View Profile
NDTV
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
MINI Countryman E JCW Pack Launched In India- Volkswagen Golf GTI Effect?
MINI India has launched the Countryman E John Cooper Works (JCW) Pack in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 62 lakh (ex-showroom). The new electric vehicle will be exclusively available through the MINI Online Shop and is a limited edition with only 20 units available for sale. The manufacturer plans to initiate the deliveries of the EV on June 10, 2025. It is to be noted that this version stands out because of the John Cooper Works performance styling. As mentioned earlier, the MINI Countryman E John Cooper Works Pack brings aesthetic upgrades to add sporty appeal to the electric vehicle. All of the changes keep the original styling of the car intact. This is complemented by Legend Grey or Midnight Black roof and mirror caps, along with sport stripes in black. As part of the JCW Pack, the car gets a different design for the grille, bumpers, side skirts, rear spoiler, and door entry sills. All of this is complemented by the presence of special 19-inch spoke black alloy wheels. On the inside, the car maintains a minimalistic appeal with JCW Sports seats, vescin, cord combination black upholstery, and a theme-relevant dashboard trim. There is also a JCW steering wheel with paddle shifters. Another highlight is the 240mm circular OLED touchscreen display running MINI Operating System 9. The list of other features includes HUD, a fisheye camera for the interior Harman Kardon Surround Sound System, Navigation, Remote Services, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. The vehicle is equipped with various MINI Experience Modes such as Go-Kart Mode, Green Mode, and Vivid Mode, each of which alters the settings for light, sound, and graphics. A Toggle Bar Island grants access to key driving functions, including start/stop, gear selection, parking brake, experience modes, and volume adjustment. Safety features comprise front passenger and side curtain airbags, Brake Assist, Dynamic Stability Control, an Anti-lock Braking System, Cornering Brake Control, and a Rear View Camera. Additionally, advanced assistance systems include Cruise Control and Parking Assistant Plus, which offer 360-degree camera capabilities. The MINI Countryman E John Cooper Works Pack works with a 204 hp motor with maximum torque of 250 Nm. This makes the car capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds. The power is provided by a 66.45 kWh lithium-ion battery that offers a WLTP-certified driving range of up to 462 kilometers on a single charge.
Auto Express
04-06-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
New MINI John Cooper Works Aceman 2025 review: fun but far from perfect
Fun isn't hard to come by in the John Cooper Works Aceman - but neither are the flaws. The rapid powertrain rarely fails to throw up a giggle, but sharp steering only manages to inject a veneer of agility over what is a very heavy - and rather numb - car for its size. The ride is too firm, and the interior space isn't great for those in the back, but those up front are treated to a cabin that feels more special than its rivals - all the more impressive when the Aceman undercuts those competitors on price. Advertisement - Article continues below This is the MINI John Cooper Works Aceman, the hottest version of the brand's five-door, all-electric challenger. Less than a year ago, the MINI Aceman would've been entering a class all to itself, but the recent arrival of two Stellantis contenders – the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce and the Abarth 600e Scorpionissima – means that buyers have three distinctive options when it comes to something compact and sporty with a subtle SUV standing. The Aceman's squared-off front end is given a couple of subtle tweaks for the John Cooper Works enhancement; the red, white and black JCW logo sits within a large gloss-black frontage, which extends into the front splitter and around the sides of the car into the wheelarch trims. These surround a unique set of 19-inch alloy wheels, and around the back there's a pronounced spoiler that frames the rear window. More John Cooper Works badging can be found on the boot lid, while a snazzy set of racing stripes add a sporty touch to the bonnet. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Inside, the Aceman's cabin remains a fantastic place to sit – literally, thanks to the supportive part-leather front seats, whose design has been given the JCW treatment with its black and red colour palette. Among the lovely details are the red and black nylon strip that forms the lower spoke of the chunky steering wheel, and the woven fabric dashboard top with red chequered highlights. The latter is picked out even further by the tastefully judged red ambient lighting that catches the textured surface, as well as glowing from under the dash and the doors. In terms of finish and sense of occasion, the Aceman is hard to knock. Advertisement - Article continues below As ever, that round touchscreen looks fantastic, too, but in some ways it's a case of form following function; the on-screen temperature controls are rather fiddly, for example. It's not the only slight ergonomic quirk inside, too, because the central cubby, which is opened by a red nylon strap, is hinged towards the passenger, which makes it a bit awkward for the driver to get to. It's still not a particularly spacious car, either. While the Aceman is more roomy than the standard MINI hatch – and the two rear doors improve access to the back, too – it still has less rear kneeroom than not only the Abarth 600e, but also the smaller Renault 5. A 300-litre boot is reasonable, if not outstanding. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below So it's not a car that buyers should flock to if practicality is at the forefront of their minds, but it does manage to serve up a healthy dose of fun – despite the fact that it's not completely flawless from behind the wheel, either. Fundamentally, it uses the same configuration as the MINI John Cooper Works Electric, which means a 254bhp/340Nm motor drives the front wheels, and is linked to a 54.2kWh battery. That maximum power output is on tap when the driver flicks the little paddle marked 'Boost' behind the steering wheel; this ups the output from 227bhp to that higher figure for 10 seconds, giving the driver the chance to complete that 0-62mph dash in 6.4 seconds. That's half a second behind the three-door JCW, yet it still feels lively in a straight line, in no small part thanks to a steering wheel that wriggles in your hands as the JCW's chassis fights to deploy all of that torque to the road. Advertisement - Article continues below Still, that acceleration figure is half a second behind that of the three-door JCW, and a large part of that comes down to the Aceman's weight. For a car that's less than 4.1 metres long, a 1,820kg kerbweight is pretty significant, and it's something that becomes more obvious when you start to reach the Aceman's limits on the road. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below Typical of every current MINI, the Aceman's steering is incredibly responsive, so initially the car feels incredibly keen to dart into corners. However, lean on it through longer turns or ask for a quick direction change, and the Aceman doesn't quite feel as darty as we'd like, or indeed as darty as its Stellantis rivals. Things have improved over the standard models, however; the uprated Hankook tyres and revised suspension geometry make it a more grippy yet more enjoyable car than the rest of the range, but those changes don't improve one of the Aceman's main weaknesses, which is its lifeless steering. For a brand that has produced so many cracking hot hatches over the years, its current line-up's lack of feedback is a bit of a disappointment. The ride also falls into the same category. While not quite as punishingly firm as the three-door JCW, the Aceman is still incredibly hard over bumps. A certain degree of stiffness is necessary to keep that weight in check of course, but on an undulating B-road, it works against it, throwing the Aceman's body from one bump to the next. With more compliance, there's no doubt that it could flow along a road better, and ultimately carry more speed. That extra weight relative to the hatchback has only a minor adverse effect on the car's range, at least officially; WLTP figures state 243 miles between charges, which is significantly up on the official 200-mile range of the Alfa Romeo Junior. Our time behind the wheel wasn't thorough enough to get a fair judgement of real-world range, although with enthusiastic driving, that figure looks like it'll drop closer to 160 miles between top-ups. At 95kW, the charging speeds are bang on the money with its closest rivals. With prices starting at £36,905, however, the Aceman does undercut its Italian rivals, with both the Abarth and the Alfa priced from around £40,000 in their most potent forms. Model: MINI John Cooper Works Aceman Base price: £36,905 Powertrain: 1x e-motor, 54.2kWh battery Transmission: Single-speed, front-wheel drive Power/torque: 254bhp/340Nm 0-62mph: 6.4 seconds Top speed: 124mph Range/charging: 243 miles/95kW (10-80% in 30 minutes) Length/width/height: 4,079/1,754/1,514mm On sale: Now Latest MINI John Cooper Works Aceman deals Did you know you can sell your car through Auto Express ? We'll help you get a great price and find a great deal on a new car, too . 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The Sun
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Mini John Cooper Works Electric is a riot on wheels with Mario Kart vibes, punchy pace and top tech cabin
IF your bin lid is addicted to driving games like Mario Kart or Gran Turismo, trust me, that's good parenting. They'll make safer drivers one day. 3 3 3 All the research I've seen suggests gamers have faster reaction times, better awareness of what's going on around them, and greater driving confidence. They are also less likely to get penalty points. I was reminded of this trying the new Mini John Cooper Works Electric. Basically half-car, half-PlayStation. Pop it in 'Go-Kart' mode and you'll hear a cheery 'Woo-hoo', like you've just landed in Mario Kart World. The boost button on the steering wheel is for instant acceleration, obviously. But it also flashes up a kaleidoscope of patterns on the touchscreen counting down from ten seconds to zero. Your passengers will enjoy that. You'll be too busy trying to dodge bananas on Rainbow Road. Every Mini is wired for fun. You know that. You don't need to slow for corners in a Mini. JCW versions dial everything up to 11. Especially the electric one. Mini Cooper Electric is fun & fast with classic cabin & stripped-back looks that recaptures feel of legendary ancestors The petrol JCW is 231hp and catapults from 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds. The electric JCW is 258hp, including that 27hp boost function, and two tenths quicker off the line. You can also play 'Go Kart Go' and 'Burnin' Rubber 5' on that dinner plate-sized OLED screen. There's not much in it in terms of cost. About £2k extra for the EV. The sticky bit is range. You'll get around 160-180 miles in the real world. So you'll need a driveway to top up the battery overnight. The petrol JCW goes a lot further. As for looks, the regular Mini Cooper is class – inside and out. JCWs have more attitude with bonnet stripes, a siiiiiiick red-to-black roof fade, red brake calipers, chequered flag detailing and so on. I'm repeating myself here but Mini cabin quality is absolutely top notch these days. Retro toggle bar and turn-key start mixed with cutting-edge BMW tech and knitted recycled materials. You can also play 'Go Kart Go' and 'Burnin' Rubber 5' on that dinner plate-sized OLED screen.
