Test Driving the MINI JCW - A Proper Pocket Rocket!

I've teamed up with Pendle Leasing to bring you a new series of test drives in more obtainable cars and we're going to get started with the MINI Cooper S JCW!
A popular favourite, the 228bhp top-end variant of the Mini F56 hatchback brings a lot of go to a small form factor. This particular car finished in Electric Blue looks the part too, but what's it like to drive and what does the lease market have to offer?
The MINI Cooper S John Cooper Works (along with many other MINI variants) is available via Pendle Vehicle Contracts. The UK-based leasing company offers special leasing deals for all needs and arrange suitable finance for the private individual, business or even if you are a large fleet customer.
Please check the link for more direct info on leasing a MINI hatchback or even a MINI Cooper S JCW: www.pendlelease.co.uk/personal...
If you're interested to know more about leasing in general, take a look at: www.pendlelease.co.uk
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[@EA40]

I work at a BMW/Mini dealership in the states, and Mini is truly great brand. It's a brand that both petrolheads and non-petrolheads can enjoy. Go to a Mini event someday and you'll see why!

[@JeDxDeVu]

Barbie car

[@willywillywillywillywilly]

There's so much hate online because of reliability and build quality. How do you counter that?

[@Dustin0703]

Actually only the first gen has bad reliability and build quality. Just get your ass into one and drive around a few nice roads and you'll know that there's a lot of bullshit talking going around in the internet ;)

[@EA40]

Jesse D actually, at one Mini event I was at (Mini Takes the States) I saw a Mini that came from California (this checkpoint was in Pittsburgh) that was basically a Barbie car. Then I saw another Mini from New York with performance parts with a license plate that said "NOT CUTE". It's a unique range of personalities.

[@EA40]

Willy Lamb Remember, maintenance is key. But Mini buyers care more about the heritage of the car, the style, the driving feel, etc. Reliability is boring :)

[@smilepermile888]

*As much as we all like to be wealthy and as much as we love seeing awesome supercar/hypercars, I'm really appreciative when you also make videos of more affordable cars like these Tim. It would be great to see Suzuki Swift Sport, Mazda MX-5 and Toyota GT86 (although a facelift is coming soon). Thanks very much in advance.*

[@joetaka7620]

Great point. Good choice of cars too.

[@smilepermile888]

P.S. I forgot to add to the potential list - Ford Fiesta ST

[@randomores]

Caterham 7 160 is a good one

[@cipiofficial]

You can watch saabkyle04 for that

[@smilepermile888]

***** It wouldn't hurt to see different people's opinions on them though. Saabkyle04 doesn't really do testdrives too. Also some of those cars aren't available in USA. Finally, as Tim owns supercars, I'd like to hear his thoughts on cars of a different spectrum

[@peptdi]

It is not a MINI Cooper S JCW, its a MINI JCW

[@unixdiva]

Just wanted to say thanks for the video. I've been watching it over and over while I've been waiting the 3 months since I ordered my new JCW which I finally pick up later today. Waiting for it to get shipped across the pond and around through the Panama Canal has been torture. Thanks again.

[@FalconXE302]

Shmee, you'be got it in one... Driving is all about fun. I appreciate your videos and incite into the supercar world I will never be a part of, but these "everyday driver video's are really good. I've had a Fiesta ST for nearly 2 years and still having an absolute blast. Nice vids, keep them coming.

[@MattCampbellca]

Thanks for this. Purchased the four door version last week. Love the electric blue.

[@emullen93]

Special ordered my 2018 JCW yesterday.. Feels special already getting to pick the perfect spec out online. Should be here in 8 weeks!

[@bambamson238]

Ethan Yay a huge congrats enjoy it my friend

[@lennertbontinck]

going with a jcw to the track this Thursday, on a small circuit it's more fun then the GT4 and to be honest, the JCW is an ideal daily driver for every car lover thanks to it's awesome frame which gives a stunning driving experience

[@levonarabian]

I loved how detailed this was. F'd fantastic review

[@leehepworth1298]

thanks for all u produce Tim...i am one of the many that will appreciate as many car reviews as u can manage! lol. great to see u concentrate on real world sports cars. cheers. Lee.

[@ThatMumboJumbo]

Thought I recognised these roads. You are filming very near me! :D

[@treeper2792]

You should put redstone in your baywindow to make the ride more comfortable for Grian

[@itswhitenoise9607]

Woohoo! Minis can be a load of fun!! An interesting variety you're adding here, gives some of these fun cars a chance!

[@jerusdc]

I've owed allot of pretty cool cars over the years and out of them all my wife and I miss our Cooper S the most. Congrats!

[@AdonisAmarante]

I like the idea! Keep it up!

[@LuckyLukeTF2]

I recently picked up a (used) Fiesta ST and love it, more hot hatches please!

[@randymullins9570]

Love the JCW MINI. It's definitely going to be my next lease😍🇺🇸🍀.

[@pajs1000]

Smiles per mile! Spot on! That's what cars are all about!

[@001mrjam]

Great idea, touches home to many more people and more relatible Tim!

[@AutomotiveMike]

Nice review, so many things you recon when you own yourself a F56 Cooper S. Love to see the new GTI Clubsport S!

[@mportell]

Thanks for reviewing the MINI,

[@DutchMaster802]

Great video! That's a remarkable interior

[@msbdefa70]

I really love your new cars; big fan and much love from Mexico

[@Panthers1521]

I have always liked the Mini

[@msfingerboarder12345]

This new Series inspired by salomondrins series?

[@Shmee150]

Nope not at all :) It is inspired by all the comments coming from you guys.

[@poopmgee100]

I think Tim has been test driving cars and showing them to us before Alejandro ever had. Love the competition between channels tho

[@MrAA-oc3ym]

+Shmee150 would you drive a Cooper s countryman?

[@justinfreshi1488]

Salomondrin is the Kanye West of car channels...Obnoxious Seasoned with Douchery

[@die4race]

Salomondrin is Already rich af , he does it for fun , which means he's unbiased and doesn't give a single fuck

[@bjcliving386]

yay awesome concept. YOU SHOULD ABSOLUTELY BE DOING REVIEWS!!

[@colinedwards4815]

You have convinced me going to look at one tomorrow great video

[@mikeconnolly6845]

Hi Tim, I love the new series. Would you be able to do a video on the Seat Leon Cupra or the Skoda Octavia VRS please. Thanks

[@AlexOliver555]

This is almost identical to the spec on my car and I absolutely love it.

[@lekr99]

Do the powerful ones. Golf R A45 AMG Maybe Seat leon cupra Or even the GTI Clubsport S along those lines! Id love that.

[@matrobroberts916]

as usual such a great car reviewer.one of the best on KZbin.

[@panry172]

Just one thing, you can manage the event-based lights on the central display off except for changing drive mode notification. First thing I did was turn most of them off including the rev counter as I find them distracting.

[@theone3473]

There's a toggle switch to raise/lower the HUD. No need to turn the whole car off. Also secret compartment has been discontinued.

[@muneebk97]

Love the spec 👌🏼

[@Jimboyrulez]

soon to have a million subscribers.... come on shmee!!! congratulations....

[@valentinosenni8090]

Continue like that i love your vidéos

[@d0718]

I really like the fact that even though this is promoted content Tim doesn't fear to honestly mention any downsides of the car or whatever is being promoted

[@josephd7616]

Good to see you doing these kind of videos too. I'd like that amount of power in my Gti Corolla. I reckon they should rename the Mini, Maxi as they are getting a big large these days !!!

[@alanzyoutube]

Tim is going full Top Gear! :D

[@4-tro312]

Hey Tim. great new series. How about introducing the new Audi TT RS? Cheers

[@Shmee150]

Coming soon :)

[@4-tro312]

+Shmee150 awesome! Thanks a lot

[@Neeburs]

+shmee150 Try the Audi S1 if you want a real pocket rocket ;) 2.0T makes 250hp (231hp claimed) and has 4wd quattro 0-60 in around 5.2 seconds (5.8 claimed) 1315kg. Like the Mini it has drive modes: Eco,Auto and Dynamic. Throttle response, adaptive dampeners and exhaust valve opens. I own one and would love for somebody to review them. Only 1600 in the UK currently so quite rare.

[@ranganmurali3671]

+Shmee150 How about the new c-class coupe when it comes out? Love the new series.

[@fivezgamingftw]

+Neeburs im quite interested after hearin that brief introduction of the car

[@buildmorefarms1007]

Outstandingly fun little car!

[@Hai_da]

buildmorefarms100 "little"

[@markusohayon3143]

Thanks, for posting.

[@liamboyle6230]

Great idea, Tim

[@JuanPedroche]

Looks like good fun. It would be nice to see the new Abarth 595 Competizione 180 if you can get your hands on one. Cheers

[@chicky4444]

Pops and Bangs, artificial or not I'm in LOVE (LOL)!

[@NutellaNutellasTV]

Such a great car :)

[@geflodu]

hope you do more reviews like this!

[@TheBestOfYoungG]

would love to see the Mercedes-AMG A45 4-Matic 2016

[@sobaanahmad9222]

That's a good one 😃

[@JOSEPH-jg2ks]

Turbo lag

[@sloanestreetsupercars4583]

It would be great to do an RS3/A45 comparison video

[@TheSimplexArtz]

+JOSEPH _1007 nope.

[@TheSimplexArtz]

+Sloane Street Supercars A45 Beats The rs3 i think

[@trustgtr33]

i like this direction..keep it up shmee

[@corymilligan3917]

Really great video

[@DDHDTV]

I've got the chance to test drive one of these and I'd say that I would get it as a secondary car as a cabrio. Very fun car to drive

[@Lax10000000]

The interior is so cool

[@raadoslawodron4267]

i love my 2009 jcw somuch fun getting the jw new one in about 2 years

[@piob9801]

Damn, that's a beautiful shade of blue.

[@HC-ly8ky]

beautiful mini..

[@arabiancars5777]

The POPS sound is not artificial !!!!

[@jamesward7425]

I have to hand it to you Tim, you're dedicated to your channel; I'd be half way across Europe giving that LT the full enchilada without a care in the world.

[@amapolishplummer]

I know this isn't Shmee's style but doing like a 2nd hand car challenge where you review some sport orientated cars around 10k or 15k and what you think about them. That would be awesome.

[@latitudeash]

Nice inside 👍

[@Ben-hv4ph]

Great video! I think it would look even better with more wheel and less tyre! is there a higher spec wheel choice?

[@Zkoon]

I assume it will be hard to find aftermarket wheels that will fit over those huge calipers? Great new series by the way!

[@olliebates]

Tim you need to test drive an F56 Cooper S with the JCW Pro bi-modal exhaust! I have one on my Challenge210 and it's crazy. Pops and bangs loads!

[@bmx687]

Awesome shmee!

[@joseamotaredondo6154]

Good video like allways, I 'll like you to try the Seat Leon Cupra... thankyou Shmee

[@isctony]

Be interesting to know how you feel it compares to your Focus. Clearly quite different cars but perhaps an idea of the main differences.

[@heblucky]

Beautiful car

[@BigBobinho123]

Great Video once again. I'd love to see a film on the BMW M135i or the M140i.

[@coureurdebois]

i have no interest in this car, but im going to watch this anywise :D

[@rubeluddin87]

I like your spanish :D

[@coureurdebois]

ty

[@MrIsaiaslee]

"I couldn't resist on this one either! My New MINI JCW!" Expect this video one day

[@Erich2142]

This is no longer a MINI, but a BIGI! Its HUGE!

[@Daily_ss1le]

2016 camaro SS, will blow your mind away!!!

[@russellchapman4050]

I really like it

[@galacticgam3r105]

Awesome vid Tim! Ooo you should do a vid on the GT-86 and the Subaru WRX/STI

[@thatghilliedguy8923]

I'd love to see a new drivers guide type of thing. Giving people who are learning to drive or who have recently passed their test, a few ideas on some cars to think about. But obviously some factors come in, insurance, car price, how they perform etc, for a new driver. Would be a very useful video imo.

[@simont4708]

Tim you need to press (not grab) on the piano black trim on the passenger side to access the secret compartment above the glove box.

[@v811gfg]

As you are going down the hot hatch segment why not have a look at the newly released BMW M140i and give us your opinion on that. Thanks love watching your enthusiasm on all your reviews.

[@horiapopescu5224]

It would be cool to do an old Focus RS and compare it with the new one you own

[@Shmee150]

Interesting idea :)

[@randomores]

Or Mk1 compared to Mk2 compared to Mk3

[@LIKWID]

Mk 1's are immense cars, absolute b road rockets. Handle like there on rails. Plus I can imagine it's a more raw car compared to the new RS.

[@horiapopescu5224]

+Shmee150 Thanks

[@horiapopescu5224]

+Shmee150 I also think the Audi S1 would be a good idea

[@robingregory9104]

Please can you test drive some old cars from the 1990s, VW Corrado V6, racing puma 1999. etc....

[@justlookingaround9834]

The armrest is two postion and drops to allow better access to the controller and gear stick.

[@shrewsnose1]

A lot of negative comments on this car obviously you haven't driven it. It's a superb little hot hatch and kicks ass with some of the big boys 👍🏻

[@BlackyDDWH]

Wen you talk about Mini, you should test the Mini Moke! I own one since 27 years and have fun with it like the first Day!

[@d0718]

IS THAT A CERULEAN BLUE MINI?

[@alisdairhayes3998]

we need to see the boot space on cars Tim. everyone always forget to show the boot but for me it's an important selling point.

[@anthonyroylance867]

Great review of the new mini jcw Tim. I'm not too keen on the new mini range, I think mini have spoilt the look with the bulkiness which makes it not so mini anymore. What about the Abarth Punto evo? I know Fiat aren't the best for making cars but I had the Grande Punto Sporting JTD and it was a great little car, very fun to drive and surprisingly quick, probably as quick as the mini Cooper at the time as 0 to 62 time was 9.3 but felt quicker tbh.

[@Senoph]

I'm not a massive mini fan boy but I love that one

[@oliversteels7]

I think it would be great too see you do another video about the Guilia.

[@whatif494]

smart car!!

[@cadedownes8360]

Would love to see you in a Speciale or a 488 gtb, great cars!

[@Bjornry]

Nice MINI :)

[@bslcars2352]

Congrats again on your LT Spyder!!! Just curious, is there a reason why you didn't get the track telemetry package this time?

[@simonsprp]

clio v6 :) classic !

[@SupercarsofMike]

Gran coche Tim con ganas de probarlo en Mi Canal

[@ErazEdits]

Try the GT86, Golf R / GTI, BMW M235i, Volvo S60 Polestar!

[@ollyiceman]

Kia Ceed R please! Such an underrated/understated car and would love to see an in depth review of it

[@jamespugh]

+shmee150 you think you can get a hold of a new +Honda civic type R with the turbo. Nice choice Tim on the new mini I like new awd countryman a lot .

[@mylestubedayz5613]

I have had 2 minis in the past (gen 1) 03 and 05 cooper, I loved them not the fastest but fun to drive. Did I hear right that the new mini jcw has a 2 litre engine in it? If so I'm a bit surprised that it only has 228bhp, I think it should have more power than that especially been a JCW..... It should be able to keep up and beat most in its class. But yet it doesn't.... Maybe wrong but I'm just shocked it's not as powerful as what I thought.

[@ModMINI]

These newer cars develop their power earlier in the power band. They have gobs more torque than a gen 1, more power than you would think given the HP number. While their redline is lower and the power drops off at high RPMs, they have access to more torque, more of the time, with large amounts of power available even as low as 1800rpm.

[@jamesmirfin5660]

In practice I have found it quicker than the VW Golf GTI 7.5 and a Kia Stinger. After all it is a light car by todays standards.

Very good review Can you also make a GLA 45 and mini countryman jwc plz

[@seb123456789katt]

Next video: I bought a Mini JWC!!

[@kabamaru8]

Three suggestions Mr Shmee150. Ford Fiesta ST Suzuki Swift Sport Mazda MX-5 1.5

[@thoughtfuldog5424]

Nice vid, whilst I love the super car features this brings it back to 'reality' somewhat. How about a super diesel feature? BMW 335d XDrive or Audi 3.0tdi bi-turbo?

[@CarlsModsClass]

Hi Tim why not do a feature on the Corsa VXR or the Astra GTC VXR