2019 MINI JCW REVIEW POV Test Drive on AUTOBAHN & ROAD by AutoTopNL

[@Raint1]

Feel like this review is biased, the reviewer seems to hate the minis in general. (I know its not for everyone) but saying mini's are barby cars, is really non car review level. Also if you see any other reviewer they will say the oposite. the JCW is a great sporty car, wheel isnt "dead" and it corners well. droped the ball on this one man

[@ENGBriseB]

Very much so wrong person for the job. Probably because it was too hot. Well said i thought the same.

[@jaybou007]

I really don't understand how or why people compare this JCW to the GTI. I owned a GTI and now own a JCW: it's not even close. The JCW is so much sharper, much more agile, punchier. The turbo lag on the GTI is so much more perceptible than it is on the JCW. The suspension is so much softer on the GTI too. And i'm not even talking about the sound. Really, I don't get it.

[@YM-qx9ig]

I receive mine in two months... Really looking forward to driving it. It is the same color with the black roof. Indeed I find it more nervous than the GTI

[@tadassmolskas3014]

@Sakurr Gti is a warm hatch by modern day standards, its basically a base golf with some fancy looks and bigger engine. Still a fun car and I think its perfect balance for daily driving but its not so sharp like more intense hot hatches.

[@iShredStreets]

Which one do you have? From what year?

[@ENGBriseB]

This person was too hot and couldn't be bothered to drive it. I've drove the car recently and loved it any lower wouldn't be a great idea not with the roads we have. Maybe on a track.

[@ENGBriseB]

And i drove the manual more engaging. 2019 JWC And no sunroof.

[@giorgioanaumontel1498]

The crome parts has always been on every generation of john cooper works, it’s not a new thing, also the r53 had them, the fact that you can customize the look of your car has always been the filosofy of mini, everyone can make it look the way they want. If you want it sportier you lower it, black it out, etc...

[@nicolaasstynen6474]

I have a JCW to and it feels exactly how you described in normal suspension mode. But when you put it in sports suspension it's quite good.

[@austrianbua5378]

bro do you think 29k is a good price for a 2020 with 60k on it? i am thinking of exchanging my 120d for it

[@denzeldales9509]

@@austrianbua5378buy a 25i for that price

[@eugensvetllicinii]

@@austrianbua5378 did u do it?

[@austrianbua5378]

@@eugensvetllicinii yea and no. I got an S instead but fully loaded, 5 door, sunroof, leather, big satnav, automatic and a better price the JCW is too small for interior space. Cant get anything loaded into it

[@eugensvetllicinii]

@@austrianbua5378 did u make a good deal? Am looking for a fresh S. up to 70k kms but cannot accept giving 20k for it...

[@dustinberg1134]

I just bought a Mini Cooper roadster for my wife......and let me quote I have a new Bmw x3m comp. this little roadster is a blast to drive and the steering is shy of formula 1 cars, it is quick and extremely tight and precise and I am comparing this to my x3m and a Ferrari f12, I'm not talking about the power at all, just the steering and actual handling characteristics of the car. it's really amazing and fun to drive as driving should be fun and its more fun on a nice day with the top down. I equally enjoy both cars for different reasons. if this car had awd and 500 horsepower like mine, hmmm that would be something, if the frame could handle the power.........

[@sjonhigh]

This is a perfect all round hot hatch for every day use. Dont know if Mini is competing the Megane RS or Focus for its handling. But driven this thing for 5 tkm now (its my wifes, so not that often), with a holiday to France and cant say any different that its a brilliant car. Very stable on high speed, enough comfortable and with a lot of fine options. And indeed, not a sharp tool for the NS or Stelvio.

[@minoqwe]

When the tyres get hot you loose grip??? Its not that sporty and sharp?? Chassis roll a lot? Are u serious man? :D OMG

[@rarinkaz]

BMW doesn't want the cooper to compete with 1, 2, 3, series bimmers! A 3 series comes with the SAME motor as yours but is boosted to 258hp

[@Ruuku1]

Your review is like the opposite of what I've seen everyone else say lol,

[@MrGflan]

Ruuku1 he might be French. I would go easy on him, he can’t help it. 😂😂😂

[@sbrickz8378]

Gary Michael Flanagan AutoTop NL= Netherlands

[@taekevanderzijl8352]

S brickz Dutch*

[@Mrxtech93]

It moves on the braking because you're at 225km/h in a small car with a small wheelbase. Also, I think the weight distribution isn't really 50/50, so the back probably dancing a bit on the brakes.

[@Opeladams]

Above 100kmh its really impressive. Am just watching this because a JCW passed me in my CL 500 while full throttle. Lol

[@arashkhavaran3972]

I love this car! I wanna buy it and travel with it all around the world!

[@stevenn8113]

2.0's don't sound good anymore? i30N......

[@thomasvdh1118]

Steven uWotm8 s3

[@ashcosmo3854]

@Imrhan Afridi The Golf R is the quietest 2.0 you can buy it sounds like shit lol, doesn't even sound turbo

[@wheeliewonder3726]

M135i

[@marcelolopes4049]

I30N for life!

[@boi9433]

Wheelie Wonder thats a 3.0

[@MitchHeinz]

AISIN 8 speed! ZF doesn't make a 8 speed transverse transmission.

[@EvoSGooD]

It’s quite good for daily driver, for a performance car the turbo is too small and lacks power up top. Suspension is great especially in Sport mode, tires need to be upgraded to a performance summer tire up front, brakes are great for a hatchback, interior is better then most hatchbacks, sound system is decent. It fits right in between a great daily driver/ weekend sports hatch. I have a 2016 JCW for daily use and a Gen 1 raptor for weekend fun.

[@ameenq532]

I love the honest review, and completely agree with the JCW losing its directness.

[@benpohl9729]

Dream car 😍

[@arabiancars5777]

also you are very negative on the JCW !!!

[@gyoxo2]

Thanks for this honest review. It made me rethink of selling my Gen 1. I will keep it. Much more punchier. Much more fun.

[@ENGBriseB]

Honest don't think so.

[@johannesstahl3370]

do you have to pay for using the indicators? You forgot them really often...

[@latlak]

Gee don't hate so much, the Mini is still an amazing car. And I'm sure it's a question of configuration how it feels.

[@stasisthebest]

It's true, just tyres to semi slicks with hard sidewalls, and install eibach sway bars and coilovers and car becomes another beast. The problem is the glass roof as it shifts center of gravity ALOT and that rev counter in not in the middle but rather on the side.

[@doriangray2347]

@@stasisthebesti just ordered a new one and i had them remove the sunroof.

[@Bigmojo75]

It may be ‘soft’, but you’re driving an automatic etc.. if anyone wants the big hairy-chest driving experience then drive something with a clutch, not traction control and mud engines, left foot braking into H&T etc... Here you’re driving a very, very well appointed all-rounder with startling performance, safety, emissions and economy (given what it is)

[@nomore6939]

I have just bought a JCW ( pick it up next week ) 2019 plate so very interesting vid .. Grateful that you guys speak my lingo

[@MegaPhil7777]

Blimey - those have to be the quietest roads in the world!!! Where is all the traffic? Interesting review with a decent amount of information about the car and a balanced list of pros and cons.

[@jaybou007]

Strange. I don't know if there was a problem with this precise car but mine is very tight, nimble, and doesn't move at all under braking. I have to say our highways are 120 km/h max, however. Maybe at 200 but when you never do that like in North America, seriously, this is the funniest and sharpest go-kart. You said it moved to the right under braking. Did you check the tire pressure before going bananas at 200?

[@m0skit0]

North America? Autobahns in Germany have no speed limit...

[@benz-beemerjaah9780]

Hi guy from a very old fan from Dakar 🇸🇳Senegal..... Nice job

[@r-mindtech8648]

i need a job

[@supercraizy]

R-mind Tech i need an idea...

[@mrtoyotatrd6126]

I need some bitches

[@sr.merkdo9791]

I need to steal one of this! :v

[@WhirlingMusic]

i need for speed

[@_baller]

I need a hooker

[@mrtoyotatrd6126]

231hp!? Wtf mine only has 163hp. I guess the extra 0.4 liters and turbocharger make a difference? I can’t wait to buy a new mini, but I’m only getting a manual I DONT DO AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. I hate autos, they take the fun out driving a car, and manual transmissions are almost always more reliable and easier to fix.

[@mettl271]

Vortec 3501999 the manual is just great

[@TheMaurob1979]

the real cooper s is the r 53... or the gp

[@mrtoyotatrd6126]

mauro zedda Hell yeah! R53 = 🔥😍

[@sjonhigh]

With the PSA (Peugeot) engine you mean.....

[@ioanpara1181]

r53 was with the tritec supercharged engine.. r56 had the peugeot engine!

[@ThaMaikel13]

The R53 has a THP peugeot engine mate. The R56 has the N14 and N18. Get your facts right.

[@violater7026]

Maikel I think I have a R56 love the car

[@cartalk3881]

Die wij hebben gereviewed heeft die chrome lijsting om de auto in het zwart!! Check het zeker even uit

[@GmiguelPT]

Finally someone who has the same opinion as me (owner of a 2015 JCW), this tyres (Pirelli P7 Runflat) kills the car... The feeling at high speed is very bad and unstable, and breaking at high speeds is a little bit creepy, the feeling is like you’re losing the control of the rear axle. Need to change my tyres as soon as possible...

[@Loren0004]

I ordered mine this year. It's a restyling one. Just because I read some isues about the tires, I ordered mine with 17" wheels, and no runflat tyres. Sport suspension instead of dynamic one. It came with Pirrelli PZero. The car with this setup feels great!

[@williamfrancis6648]

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[@doriangray2347]

The sensation issue in this car is due to the long wheelbase and your horrible tires. The combination removes any precision association. Minis have their wheels at the edges. This creates stability but if done wrong by tires or loose suspension, they feel worse than other cars with bad tires.

[@regnignirg]

Which dampers has the car ? Normal ones, the adaptive ones (if so which setting you chose for the sport mode) or the sporty ones?

[@kabishka.]

He doesn't know much, clearly can't drive

[@m0skit0]

@@kabishka. We all waiting for your review buddy

[@marcone5159]

I think Its Sounds pretty good and this is with OPF?

[@arabizo]

Ik heb een mini Cooper jcw gekocht 2019 model maar het stuurt nogal zwaar, is dit normaal?

[@andreigherghe5402]

I am here coz I consider to buy one 😁

[@jeffreyphillips4182]

I don't have the sunroof but mine looks just like this. Same color and all

[@latlak]

We have a Cooper S 5-door and it's the most fun car we had in a while. Only had BMWs before. I heard that Mini made some tuning to the setup, maybe it got better?

[@zipnone1996]

does the adaptive suspension/sport mode make any difference, or is it still a jiggly ride? nice video

[@Naspirated]

I have one and it makes a huge difference

[@MillieonaVespa]

Oh my.... Such a thing of beauty....I agree on the wheels fitted... I have those wheels in all black and they look much much better.....

[@GabrielLopes-lw1th]

Terei um deste na segunda-feira. Estou confiante ...

[@guillaume419]

Wow , what is the color code of these beauty

[@mrgreenis]

i wish to have this car

[@Roger-pn7nz]

Als de auto meer hardcore zou zijn geweest, zou ik hem niet hebben gekocht en dan rij ik zelfs nog met 17" velgen.

[@AutoTopnl]

Dat begrijp ik helemaal! MAAR een JCW zou wat meer uitgesproken sportief mogen zijn.

[@sitechris]

Goede en eerlijke review! Ik deel je mening over de Cooper JCW volledig. Het is een net-niet auto voor een veel te hoge prijs.

[@TaDuZ]

I prefer 595, it sounds better. I agree for sitting too high but with the money you save from the Mini JCW 595 you make it much better.

[@amielterence]

Daniele Tadini build quality in the fiat/Abarth is terrible compared to this. Still wickedly fun tho

[@alpatec2555]

You sound like every KLM pilot captain speaking to the passenger cabin, very comforting, I like the dutch, your videos are great, hot voduma

[@peterdurnell3325]

Nice review! Some of the things you mentioned (rev counter lights and fuel gauge) were already on pre-facelift ones ;)

[@zatharos6427]

If i can remember the LED tachometer for the center was an option on previous Coopers

[@davidluffy7]

can you guys review on Hennessy Venom

[@christophertrueman6701]

This guy sounds like royal jordanian!

[@eliasandrinopoulos6724]

That's SICK

[@tunyaponk2456]

I love mini 4:23 hello apache

[@E-Rod]

do you know what the right side of the center illuminated ring indicates? The left is the revs, I agree with that, but what is the right? Engine Temp? I thought it was gas but it doesn't seem to correlate

[@byf43]

To the right of the speedometer you have the fuel level indicator. Coolant temp isn't an instrument it's shown digitally instead.

[@E-Rod]

byf43 I’m not referring to the right of the speedometer, I’m referring to the illuminated half ring to the right of the center mounted computer, it is orange-red in color and directly opposite the white illuminated half ring that mimics the revs of the engine. If you look close, one side of the center mounted computer is white (left side) and the other side is orange-red (right). The left side revs are mentioned but not the right. Thanks.

[@byf43]

I think the orange/red colour on the right side is supposed to "copy" the redline area of the traditional rev counter. The light ring is mostly for fun.

[@E-Rod]

ahhhhh that makes sense, so if the white revs ever get into the red you know your redlining. I wasn't sure if the white revs could actually reach the red area but guess I haven't pushed my MINI hard enough :-) Certainly makes sense, and definitely a fun little extra feature. Thanks byf

[@ministars4654]

I think I'm in love 😍

[@wbrycec]

It’s not the “most sporty” version. The GP cars the most sporty and sit low. JCW is just their tuning house.

[@akmalhakim3461]

This car have jcw exhaust right??

[@bricel4287]

Hi guy, do you know when it will be possible to order a new Mini JCW (wltp) ? Because for the moment they stop the production and you can buy only car in stock

[@maikelnai23]

March

[@bricel4287]

I can't wait to order mine.

[@Braselton21]

They're really expensive. So buy a 2nd hand one. Try find one that's 2-5 years old :)

[@travis8665]

I would never buy a used car. One like this would have been slashed a lot for a start. I dont want someone elses hand me down.

[@darrenroberts9944]

How does it wobble about 😪

[@redst0rm920]

The rev counter in the display was already in the past mini (2017) and it sounds good cause its fake😂 anyway really enjoyed the video

[@diegogregoir4524]

Red St0rm mini doesn’t pump fake sound through speakers

[@antreaskonstantinou8585]

@@diegogregoir4524 nope, they do "pump" fake sound in the cabin from the underseat speakers and there is no way that you can remove that through the settings

[@_baller]

Red and green, does an elf drive this?

[@vismo93]

Christmas Cooper 🤣

[@favian528]

I like your watch, what brand is it ?

[@rodneywastaken]

Hi, how tall are you? Just to get a feel for the size of the car

[@darreldupit]

Did it not have the electronic valve exhaust to open and close.

[@tubejorrit]

Darrel Dupit I drove one with the optional jcw exhaust with valve (not road legal) and with the valves open it was insane, almost the reason to buy the car.

[@michel8126]

hey man ! i guess it's an honest review! Doeiiiii

[@rssummers7835]

Best car ever

[@jakubkucza9347]

Are you going to test the m8 ? In future?

[@AniMadToon]

Great video.. JCW is awesome 👍👍👌.

[@llamaloka7043]

you should do the mini cooper S review but manual not automatic

[@patrics.1266]

Great Video! Everything you say is exactly my talking! I rode the 2006 Cooper (r50) and still drive the (hated) JCW Coupé (r58) and that was for me, the last Mini that I like from beginning to end. The new generation Mini is visually a catastrophe from the outside. Whether Hatch, Clubman or Countryman. The interior is great and the bigger engines too. But the driving behavior, the artificial sound, the fart sounds from the exhaust and the exterior do not stand for what JCW stood before. It runs me down the back cold when I see a new mini on the street and that says it all! Mini lost me as a customer.

[@AutoTopnl]

Love comments like these, people sharing their experiences!

[@spence1967]

Same here R58 JCW will not be getting another Mini

[@toyyy2]

UGLY lost its looks and soul, BMW should fire the designer of this new generation JCW what the heck were they thinking? ugliest JCW ever I'll​ keep my 2013 JCW thank you. SHAME TO YOU BMW!

[@mettl271]

Have you driven the new one? Best hatch I have ever driven. If you have not tried one, please do not just spread hate. A real petrol head would like its driving behavior

[@Imo513]

Please do a POV of the new Bmw m140i Shadow Edition

[@_baller]

It's on its way to look likes mini panamera

[@starlinvdm]

Ik hou van de Mini Cooper 💯👌

[@marvin2678]

Are minis still unreliable?

[@McCalvarosie28]

golf gti or this?

[@TheExStig]

No they didn't ditch the fog lights. Those were on the Cooper S and still remain. 🤣

[@darrenroberts9944]

What car do you drive 🤔

[@rex-trongaming5508]

He likes the helicopter more than this car

[@АртурОсипов-л3ш]

Это он еще без выхлопной системы, надо только с выхлопом брать комплектацию:)

[@kd0t538]

R56/3 > F56

[@sailinginvictus1756]

Does the 2019 JCW come with the JCW Tuning Kit w/exhaust flap system (with remote) or do you have to add it to the build. Or does it not come with it at all?

[@byf43]

Sadly the EU has outlawed the flap exhaust (Klappenauspuff) so it is not available any longer. Also the Mini now has a particle filter in the exhaust so the flap exhaust doesn't fit. Too bad since the car had a great sound with this exhaust.

[@sailinginvictus1756]

I'm glad I have the option here in the USA. More JCW should be here in December with the flap exhaust and remote. Excited. Wonder why the EU outlawed it? How loud it is?

[@byf43]

As far as I understand it was due to the fact that you could operate the flap from the cabin. That was considered illegal. At the same time a new EU standard has made particle filters necessary in order for gasoline cars to live up to the enviromental demands.

[@kamalalyousuf2771]

Hi thanks for the beautiful review, I have a 2018 one and yes as you said it is softer than the previous ones, more comfortable and bigger, initially I thought it will be the M version of mini, but it only has the looks.

[@abayamangali]

Rival to the Audi S1, has the same amount of Horsepower and torque

[@barl6428]

We watch your videos from Turkey ;) . Great video. And i have a wish. Would you drive a 2018 stock rs7 ? Have a nice day ...

[@frenschdegroot4891]

Leuke video maar inhoudelijk niet al te best, je bent slecht geïnformeerd over een aantal zaken: de mistlichten zijn ook op de pre-facelift al achterwege gelaten vanwege de koeling, het logo bij de knipperlichten is niet nieuw, de led-ring rond het display (o.a. in te stellen als toerenteller) is niet nieuw en de benzinemeter is precies hetzelfde als in een 2017 of 2018 model. Grootste fout: de Michelin PS4S is alleen verkrijgbaar vanaf 19 inch. De JCW-velgen zijn 18 inch. Die band past er dus helemaal niet op. Beter onderzoek doen!

[@Roefh]

Frensch de Groot ben blij dat ik niet de enige was die het opviel!

[@arashk1849]

Mini Cooper Joker Boards

[@daan3851]

Alays in for some john cooper works

[@Junge745]

"when the tyres get hot you lose grip ". Hahahahahaha

[@nkmcfrln]

Excellent review.

[@e17-e4e]

Im 14 and this the car i drive

[@DixaRSN]

Notification squad, thanks for the cool review Max & AutotopNL - Can you guys review a koenigsegg? Keep on rocking it

[@jonathantatton6907]

Mk 8 FIESTA ST ,better ????????

[@Sweepdog700]

Camera makes me feel sick with all the movement

[@vato6815]

5:43 face reveal

[@nmlbyoxy2978]

My mom got it in blue

[@arabiancars5777]

your video make me feel dizzy .. your camera is not stable !

[@darx3351]

Do you film these yourself?

[@petrolane77]

Darx3 no u can see its the passenger

[@sundaydriver101]

i think he made it himself. the pov cam is on his head i think. where is the passenger????

[@darx3351]

@@sundaydriver101 what im asking is, does he film them or does someone else film them and send it to this guy

[@sundaydriver101]

@@darx3351 aha i got it. thx

[@darrenroberts9944]

Is it because your hurdy gurdy 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@hayamustang8170]

Mini cooper or mustang tell me in comment

[@giorgioanaumontel1498]

Haya Mustang mini

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

Mustang v8