2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Convertible Review - Is JCW King?

Here it is! The 2022 JCW Convertible from Mini Cooper! More power, bigger brakes, John Cooper Works badges everywhere and a drop top! In a mashup of review styles with canyon driving, street driving, u-turns, fitting 4 adults in and trunk space testing! As a former Mini Cooper S F56 owner I could not have been more excited for this!
Your host Ben is no track driver, so he talks about how it looks, how it drives and practicality! Trunk space, sunscreen, rear seats, visibility, things that actually matter 99% of the time when you'll be driving your convertible Mini Cooper! If you have a question leave it below, and if you want to support the channel, buy some Mini swag on Amazon!
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Specs:
228-hp turbocharged four-cylinder
New digital gauges
8 speed automatic transmission
Brembo brakes up front
Paddle Shifters
4 seats
New front grill
Electronically locking front differential
Variable suspension dampers

[@tcevans1962]

If you have the Driver Assistance Package, or the parking assist package, you get the front and rear parking sensors.

[@kd35trey39]

Actually you CAN get the JCW convertible with the 6 speed manual transmission. I don’t know if it’s only an option in Europe, but you can get it. 😀

[@Simon_Hawkshaw]

Great review and style Mashup. Thanks for your time and efforts to share this with us all.

[@shouldigetit]

Very glad you liked it Simon, I appreciate the kind comment! -Ben

[@johndej]

It's nice to see you back in a Mini! As nice as the newer features are, I'll be sticking with me '14 F56 S. I just turned 90,000 miles and it's as much fun as ever.

[@shouldigetit]

I knew I'd see a comment from you on this one John! I still miss mine so dearly and am excited to hear you are still enjoying yours! Any reliability / maintenance headaches you've had to deal with? Only had 36,000 miles on mine but it was great the entire time!

[@johndej]

@@shouldigetit Other than regular maintenance and a busted windshield, the only big item was a blown motor mount. Apparently that isn't uncommon for the F 56. I had the JCW Pro exhaust installed (which I love) that had some valve opening issues. Mini replaced it as it was under warranty. Given what some of my friends have experienced, I think I've been pretty lucky. Take care!

[@dac8137]

Great review. What was the price though in USA. Also great to see LA in the video cheers

[@shouldigetit]

Thank you so much Darryl, I think this is the nicest comment I've gotten in months. The price of this exact car is $46,250. The base price is $38,900. Options include: Iconic Trim package - $6,000 Mini Yours Soft top - $500

[@darniusterix5774]

Thanks for the video and did you get to test drive the manual Cooper S? I'm looking at both options.

[@shouldigetit]

I highly recommend going for the manual. I owned a 2015 6-speed Cooper S for 3 years and loved every mile. Here are my thoughts on the manual: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHfFfXqwf7eanKc

[@TheNadot]

I am waiting for my 2021!

[@shouldigetit]

How long is your wait!?

[@TheNadot]

@@shouldigetitI have been waiting for it for 7 months. It has come out of manufacture and I am waiting for its arrival in my dealership

[@cpandsooz]

Does 2 taps of the sun roof bring it all the way back to sunroof mode?

[@shouldigetit]

Oh good question! I did not try two taps, maybe it does.

[@tcclaviger]

Funny the new JCW is actually slower than Dealer installed JCW upgrad kit on a Mini S R56... Lol

[@27degrees]

The only Mini I find appealing is the Clubman. However, local pricing (South Africa) strikes me as being quite ridiculous, which puts the Mini in territory where there are many options. Given the cost of all the add-ons like paint and wheels, I think one could do better looking at alternatives. You have to be a die-hard Mini fan to want one at the price.

[@shouldigetit]

What's the price of a Clubman in SA relative to say a GTI or All Track?

[@27degrees]

@@shouldigetit A JCW Clubman costs R838,573 ($57,080) in SA vs $39,500 in the USA. A Golf 8 GTi which is coming soon, is said to start at R669,300 ($45,580) vs $28,695 (S) and $36,945 (Autobahn) in the USA. I'm not sure if we will have anything but one model GTi here with some options available, but options will quickly push it up to $50,000 or more. I'm not sure which Alltrack you are referring to. To the best of my knowledge, the only Alltrack sold here is the VW Caddy Alltrack (leisure activity vehicle) not sold in the USA. That will be replaced soon by the 4th generation model. We have had significant vehicle price increases since the start of the pandemic - typically 10 - 14%.

[@27degrees]

@Saroj M It's hardly an SUV - a Crossover at best and where will you find it? Under the Mini brand, so I don't buy your statement that a Clubman is not a Mini.

[@percolator85]

Which grey color is this? Great video.

[@shouldigetit]

Thank you so much! It's White Silver Metallic -Ben

[@percolator85]

Thanks! Wish they still had Melting Silver.

[@Mr.Harris.]

You’re completely wrong the 2022 jcw does come with a 6speed manual option

[@shouldigetit]

As the title screen at 3:43 says, the 2022 JCW hardtop DOES come with a 6-speed manual option. The CONVERTIBLE only has the 8-speed auto option. Thank you for watching -Ben

[@Mr.Harris.]

@@shouldigetit ah yeah you’re right i didnt see that but i wanted to comment because you said if you wanted the manual option you had to downgrade to the regular s model when you can get the manual option in the hardtop jcw model

[@shouldigetit]

@@Mr.Harris. Yup! Totally get that :) Should have been more specific about the lack of manual on the convertible, blanked out while filming! How'd you come across the video? Are you a subscriber or was it KZbin recommended?

[@Mr.Harris.]

@@shouldigetit it was recommended to me i kept seeing a lot of your videos and im huge on mini coopers so I decided to give it a watch great video, love the content you have been watching your vids

[@ixibladeixi2639]

JCW 👌

[@shouldigetit]

Thanks for watching! -Ben

[@tcevans1962]

The 2022 JCW Hardtop has the 6 speed manual option, the convertible does not.

[@shouldigetit]

Yup! Thanks for watching Thomas, much appreciated :) -Ben

[@rastaptc]

Makes no sense to not offer a manual, especially since the hardtop offers the manual.

[@shouldigetit]

@@rastaptc Yes very confused about that decision! -Ben

[@Jpvashon]

Forgive me but much of your review seems nit picky, Case in point radio antenna. I own a 2021. There plenty of rough edges like the ride.

[@shouldigetit]

It’s my job :)

[@leom00n79]

Has it been reliable so far???

[@salvatorecipolla1441]

Your caption say JSW instead of JCW

[@shouldigetit]

At which part of the video?

[@BlackNAVYAmericanVET]

Sounds like a Miata is the answer .

[@shouldigetit]

You won't believe what I bought 3 weeks ago....

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Problem with the Miata is that it is very uncomfortable for the both the driver and passenger (especially with the stupid hump on the floor). The seats have no support and don't recline back enough. The windshield is too close to your head, no glove box, no storage. Nothing. How it is the Mini and Miata are both about the same length yet the Mini has two back seats, more boot space and plenty of room for the driver and passenger? The Miata is an ergonomic mess.

[@orlandojimenez347]

Kids aren’t making this car and brand justification

[@orlandojimenez347]

Omg these people would be the worst hotel guest

[@shouldigetit]

Why?

[@dawid5721]

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