Mini JCW Convertible REVIEW | Open Top Pocket Rocket Has Summer Fun Ingrained
For in vogue speedy transport to the surf and sand this summer, the updated Mini John Cooper Works Convertible takes some beating.
Sure the Mini was conceived in Germany and made in England, but with the top down, turbocharged 2.0-litre engine humming Ariana Grande, Justice Crew, or Sheppard on the radio and cicadas buzzing in the trees... Well that’s the Aussie summer combo right there.
Vehicle Style: Premium Compact Convertible
Price: $54,900 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 170kW/320Nm 2.0 litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp
Fuel Economy Claimed: 6.8l/100kms | Tested: 8.6l/100kms
OVERVIEW
JCW stands for John Cooper Works and this is the ultimate high-performance specification Mini.
So we’re talking the racy 170kW/320Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, Brembo brakes, adjustable dampers, 18-inch alloy wheels, some styling changes, and extra kit inside.
Our test car drove via a six-speed automatic transmission but tick the options box and you can grab a six-speed manual.