The new petrol-powered Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) packs a new transmission, fresher styling, and modest price increases.
Unveiled last month, the hottest versions of Mini’s three-door Cooper hatchback are due in local showrooms between April and June 2025.
Priced from $57,990 before on-road costs in base Classic guise, the entry-level JCW is $240 more than the Essential grade of the outgoing model, but the upcoming version is more fuel-efficient and no slower than its predecessor.
Pricing for the step-up JCW Favoured starts from $60,990 before on-road costs, also an increase of $240 compared to the previously mid-range Classic, but a reduction of $3260 compared to the outgoing JCW Yours flagship.
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Its new looks, the Mini JCW is largely unchanged under the skin, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine continuing to produce 170kW of power and 320Nm of torque.
While it remains front-wheel drive, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission replaces the eight-speed torque-converter of the outgoing model, as has become common in models on this platform.
There’s been no change to its 0-100km/h time, with the hot hatch continuing to complete the sprint in a claimed 6.1 seconds.
Claimed fuel consumption in Australia has dropped from 6.3L/100km to 5.7L/100km.
The JCW continues on the updated looks of the broader Cooper range, which includes new-look headlights, a revised grille and angular tail lights.
Inside, the cabin has scored updates identical to those seen in the electric hatchback, which includes black and red patterns, with the dashboard incorporating a chequered flag motif.
The front seats are upholstered in black synthetic leather, with knitted fabric at shoulder height and red accent stitching.
In the centre of the dashboard is a 240mm round OLED infotainment touchscreen, which also serves as the instrument cluster.
There’s a new ‘Go-Kart’ driving mode which Mini claims brings an ambience “tailored to performance and motorsport flair”, and displays additional information such as power, torque and g-forces on the central screen.
Pricing
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Classic | $57,990 |
| 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Favoured | $60,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| 2025 Mini John Cooper Works | |
|---|---|
| Engine type | Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder |
| Power | 170kW |
| Torque | 380Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Transmission | Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| 0-100km/h (claimed) | 6.1 seconds |
| Fuel tank capacity | 40L |
| Fuel economy | 5.7L/100km |
Dimensions
| 2025 Mini John Cooper Works | |
|---|---|
| Length | 3876mm |
| Width | 1744mm |
| Height | 1452mm |
| Wheelbase | 2495mm |
| Boot capacity | 210L (rear seats up) 725L (rear seats folded) |
Warranty and Servicing
The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Mini is yet to detail service intervals and pricing for the hot hatch.
Safety
The Mini Cooper range is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking (forward and reverse)
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Automatic speed limit assist
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver fatigue detection
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane-keep assist
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Surround-view camera with 3D view
Standard Equipment
The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Classic is fitted with:
- Choice of wheel designs
- 17-inch Sprint in black
- 18-inch Lap in two-tone machined and black
- Adaptive suspension
- Panoramic glass roof
- Automatic LED headlights
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Interior camera
- Jet Black or Chilli Red sports stripes (depending on exterior paint colour)
- John Cooper Works exterior styling package
- John Cooper Works seats
- Heated front seats
- John Cooper Works-specific steering wheel
- Black synthetic leather upholstery
- 240mm-diameter circular OLED infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless phone charger
- Ambient lighting
- Head-up display
- Augmented reality satellite navigation
- Dual-zone climate control
The John Cooper Works Favoured adds:
- Performance tyres
- Active driver’s seat functions
- Power-adjustable front seats with memory
- Sun protection glazing
Colours
The Mini John Cooper Works can be ordered in a choice of 11 colours, all at no additional cost:
- Nanuq White
- Midnight Black II
- Blazing Blue
- Chili Red II
- Sunny Side Yellow
- British Racing Green IV
- Melting Silver III
- Ocean Wave Green
- Indigo Sunset Blue (Favoured only)
- Ocean Wave Green (Favoured only)
- Icy Sunshine Blue (Favoured only)
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