Mini Hatch JCW car review

As the sportiest version of a sporty little hatchback, the Mini John Cooper Works simply has to be great fun. Doesn’t it…?
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[@malcwells9147]

Bought mine in Feb and took delivery at the start of June. Been giggling like an idiot since...Nuff said

[@stephenwarren8671]

Yes! Wouldn't change mine for anything else 👍great review

[@colinmason92]

Great review, love the JCW looks and feels very special and is soooo fast and fun

[@damnhockey]

Good review, amazing car. I have a Cooper S and this JCW is impressive. Worth the car.

[@stevenagnew1590]

They are cracking fun had two an cant fault them never fails to put a smile on my face brilliant

[@simongentry]

fast forward 3 years - still hard to find - and still loved!

[@JamesSpeedRuns]

fast forward another 3 years and i've just bought one :D for half the value they were sold new, and only 15k miles. totally in love with it

[@ChefCam]

@@JamesSpeedRuns owned mine for 3 months now came out of a 330e BMW, just love it puts a smile on my face and just eats corners 😂… Love to see your spec!

[@ChefCam]

@@JamesSpeedRuns owned mine for 3 months now came out of a 330e BMW, just love it puts a smile on my face and just eats corners 😂… Love to see your spec!

[@jivert1258]

I always want one

[@jamessheehy4895]

Liked the shots/scenes of the car when still, too many videos only have shots of the car in motion before assessing aesthetics which lets be honest is the number one priority for most British buyers these days

[@25haulie]

Drove it last week, exceptional car but expensive.

[@craigpratt6192]

Nice video.

[@shankarbalan3813]

It’s lovely. But very expensive in India. And its perfect for two people for a few days away on vacation provided they travel light. And provided the golf bag is left at home.

[@m.g.5435]

I’ll pick up mine tomorrow ❤️

[@bh2155]

How much did you pay for yours? I know they are not selling that well are they giving any discounts on these cars?

[@amandasmith2053]

watched this in 2015 now 2016 l have ONE my younger sister is mad on them

[@kombucha123]

would i be able to gain permission to use a few of these clips for a video (non commercial?)

[@AutoTraderTV]

Hi Torzza, Which clips do you want to use and what for? Let us know the time-codes from the video and we'll take a look into it and get back to you.

[@peterkemble9971]

Great review of a great car. What does 'a bit hairy' actually mean?

[@AutoTraderTV]

Peter Kemble Thanks Peter. Ivan was trying to say that, if you're going for it, then it can catch you a little bit unawares.

[@mariafloresdolotina2130]

Peter Kemble 0 ! , m 😍😍😍 lupig my

[@turbogeoduck1]

man, i want one! but only with three pedals, of course!! two pedals are for wimps and amputees!

[@MillieonaVespa]

Omg its an automatic ! ....not right soooo not right !

[@curleypubes3672]

how I want one.....😢

[@Antebios]

I just put in my order for a fully loaded 2016 JCW. I didn't want to spend that much, but it's difficult to resist raw power and fun.

[@steveo8533]

It’s a bit Jimmy Hill.

[@explodingfireworks7329]

funny that that air intake at 0:52 is fake...

[@anasfasil]

I'm from India. i really love mini cooper series. and i wish to get one of them as my boy. how can i get mini cooper 5door with john cooper works... i expect feedback from you.

[@itsinthegamedude1228]

same same .. do they have John Cooper Works available in India?

[@scotty2036]

test drive one today. ..you'll never fit 4 adults in here , I wouldn't have got my 6 year daughter sitting behind me ...only 4 adults you'll fit in here is 4 adult dwalfs ...would love to see a picture if 4 average size adults around 5' 10 in this car...the driver would have his face against the windscreen and rear passenger would have crushed legs. .. rear seats are pointless ...but on a gd point the car pulls like a train sounds amazing in sport mode but just makes u want to drive with ur foot flat to the floor all the time...2 adults plenty in here . looks and performance and comfort I'd say 9.5/10...no practicality but u dont buy this car for that.

[@SakiDG]

Steven Adams if I got one, I'd go ahead and seat delete - giving a completely flat boot space... The mini is useless for carrying passengers.

[@justlookingaround9834]

But it isn’t, it may not be easy to get in and out of, but we’ve had four adults in ours, anyway that’s not what it’s for, but on occasion or with children it’s fine.

[@diegomunozledo1205]

Why automatic tho

[@ChefCam]

Launch control

[@CrazyCanadian5555]

My S3 would eat that for dinner.. lol

[@sanj5026]

to much money for this car :( should be 30k

[@edomovsisian1966]

Песни

[@edomovsisian1966]

Музыка.

[@ScottZ370]

Main problem is the the Mini Cooper JCW is that to everyone else it's still a Cooper S and a Cooper S is seen as a 'yummy mummy' car

[@captainobvious4186]

Coming from a melt that drives a seat FR lmao get the fuck outta here

[@user-iu1ru1qz7u]

Lol what kind of dickless tool do you have to be to discard a car you like because of what people think....

[@ChefCam]

@@captainobvious4186 hahahaha

[@paulvallance4970]

It may drive and handle very well for a BMW and be well screwed together but to me it just looks so naff. There's nothing masculine about it so It would be an embarrassment to live with such a hairdresser's car. No matter how much bling and lary interiors are thrown at it along with badly sculpted wings, skirts and bumpers and too many JCW badges the overall design looks like a dogs dinner. Having said that, when you're driving it you don't have to look at it so there is an advantage! Would prefer an 'original Cooper S' in white with minilites.

[@MMAFan20]

I bet you're an embarrassment to live with

[@turtlephilly]

@@MMAFan20 😂😂 he must care a lot about what people think of him

[@user-iu1ru1qz7u]

Sorry bro, no car can carry your lack of masculinity.

[@Java148]

Get out the closet haha

[@markdenyer8072]

That body kit is soo ugly.