The 2022 Mini Convertible John Cooper Works Is A Fun Way To Go Topless

The #MiniCooper remains one of the most iconic small cars money can buy in 2022. For those buyers interested in even more fun, the #MiniConvertibleJCW fits that bill quite nicely. Updated for 2022, the #MiniCooperJCW uses a tuned version of the 2.0L turbocharged I-4 from BMW making 228 HP. The sport exhaust even makes a few bellows and snorts when the 8-speed AT shifts and for those of you looking for a premium, compact, performance oriented convertible, this is really the only in town and it gets even better this year.
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[@mauriciolonghini474]

The way you laughed reflects exactly what this experience is about. Fantastic car, great video.

[@undefined7141]

I’m 6’1”. 220 and really, really want this. Time to make room in the garages.

[@ferrarienzokl]

Please review the Clubman JCW!

[@stephenw4285]

Did you know there is a secret glove box above the “regular glove box”

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Nope. That secret glove box was phased out a while back.

[@albertorbinati5511]

I love mini's. I don't know why they bother putting back seats in the Cooper. Folks with kids aren't buying this vehicle. Give me more cargo space!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

I have a Mini convertible and use the backseats all the time for my dog.

[@AliMacDonald1]

I have one, and I have an 11 year old son. Mums like to have fun too 😊

[@iTheShirt]

Still can't believe Funk flex dissed these cars. They look so fun.

[@ravipeiris4388]

What you don't address are the many electrical and mechanical issues this car has had. It's like me giving a patient a prescription for their headaches and not addressing their underlying metastatic cancer, Ravi Peiris M.D.

[@kodygoad9711]

It is absolutely insane that there’s like an inch of rubber on those wheels. You could never drive that in a city with horrible roads…like Boston, etc.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

You always have the option to change out for smaller wheels with more rubber.

[@wooltweed]

Had a test drive last week on run flats and specifically on pretty crap roads and it was really surprisingly good.

[@doneB830]

The suspension design has taken this into consideration.

[@mynameIan]

I had a Cooper S on 19s. Was a total nightmare in Montreal. Would absolutely opt for the 17s with as much rubber as possible

[@TheAnimeDad64]

Not worth the price

[@Stressless2023]

18:54 Did you forget about the VW Eos? Loved the sunroof feature combined with the hardtop on those.

[@s9779]

I like mini think they are cool. Unfortunately they still want to punish android user's with still no android auto. In 2022 I will never by a car they does not have this feature.

[@RayanMADAO]

There's no way this car is 50k wtf

[@ChristianRunsNY]

I almost spit out my water when I heard the price after seeing the interior and tech.

[@MattCC16Gaming]

@@ChristianRunsNY Same lol

[@Alan-Aus]

i owned a mini cooper S (2018), had it 4 years now, love it & it’s a great car, speedy and easy parking around town

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

Once the top goes down you just keep holding the button and all the windows go back up for the front and back. My wife says to dig a hole big enough for her and her mini convertible when she passes away 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ she loves her mini convertible, you either love them or hate them but they are a lot of fun to drive.

[@miniaddict4534]

This right here is the correct answer. I want to add that you can move all of em up and down with the third window button that’s wide.

[@dougiequick1]

I don't hate on the car they are cool LOOKING but I would never own one personally because they are too heavy for where and how I drive....I have a Miata which is fun but I want a Porsche Boxter or really the Cayman....not about looks which are way down the priority list....it's all about function ie flinging a car through the twisty mountain roads at a spirited pace

[@CXTKRS1]

I know it sounds weird but newer MINI's just feel more and more like a cheap high margin BMW. The screen where the speedo was should at least be rounded to look like it actually fits in the hole. The gauges on the wheel look out of place and that HUD looks like something from 2006. Now this is fine depending on the price but for approaching 50K I just cannot see the value in the JCW even when compared to other BMW's.

[@caglioso]

Agree, I really feel like they didn’t know what to do with the gauges and preferred the old style to the new one as it gave it more of the mini aesthetic.

[@rzu7120]

I would be nice if they offered the EV version as a convertible.

[@tkusterb]

The convertible is not a roadster; it has a back seat. Mini did produce a classic 2-seat roadster from 2012-2015 which, oddly, we rarely ever hear about. That was a cool car!

[@connorrohlf4656]

Agreed, I always love seeing them on the road

[@spottychookkinsey5967]

I agree ..and have a 2012 Mini Roadster 👌

[@ilimit]

Any JCW car is way too much fun. You the man Sofyan

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Great review. I own a Mini Cooper 'S' convertible and it is a very fun car to drive and I can park it anywhere when I go to NYC because it's compact.

[@dlg5485]

Despite the super fun driving experience this car offers, it's not worth anywhere near $50k. It just looks cheaply built and it's way too heavy for its size. I'd choose a MX-5 over this every time.

[@Jefferson-603]

18 mph but it doesn't take 18 seconds for the top to go down it goes down in like 2 seconds.

[@BoldBrandFlakes]

Exactly, the interior looks super cheap. Like 16,000 dollar subcompact cheap

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

@@BoldBrandFlakes No it doesn't. In person it is way better than the GLI or Mk8 GTI.

[@VaunShiz]

@@FurkanCemTurfanda huh? A civic has a way nicer interior than this and a Si in the high 20ks and manual

[@Musicman4001007]

I have now a mini cooper S. It's my 3rd. They are the most fun. fast, super cool cars out there..if people don't like them so be it..just means there's more of a choice for us guys who love them..thx

[@8VD80Y]

VW Eos did the sunroof/hardtop convertible combo first. Really cool feature

[@junito1008]

1:26 You know that You have a really good design, when your soft top convertible look nice even with the top !! 😎👌🏼 Excellent design !!

[@timc6536]

Looks like they made the soft top act like a rear wing when the top is down

[@trevorsutherland5263]

I have never been into Mini's but I really did not realize they'd updated their interior to such a degree. That interior looks flat out great; full of personality and character and things that make you feel something when you drive. Objectively, $50K is crazy; you can walk out with a 430i Gran Coupe RWD all day long for that amount---a far, far better car. However, for a person that is into the brand, this thing is awesome and we should all be happy we are still free to buy what we want, not what we are told we can have.

[@MissionForward3]

I love Minis. But the car keeps growing further and further away from the first gen minis, and that large mouth bass grill is atrocious. That's why I opted instead to buy a low mileage 2013 JCW Mini convertible instead. Interesting that BMW is referring to this shade of green as "Rebel Green." If you search the history of the BRG color, this darker shade is a lot closer to BRG than the lighter shade BMW calls BRG. This color also coincidences with Patone Racing Green 20-0183 TPM. Love those Union Jack taillights!

[@williamegler8771]

One of the forgotten benefits of owning a MINI.... You meet so many people waiting for the recovery vehicle or at the shop waiting for another expensive repair to be completed.

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

I have had a MINI for 5 years. The only repair beyond regular maintenance was a O2 sensor that triggered a check engine light.

[@williamegler8771]

@@Andrew-zs5tc Every troublesome vehicle manufacturer has a occasional "UNICORN". A few reliable examples don't accurately reflect the ownership experiences of a majority of owners.

[@colingoldthorpe5918]

I own three different minis and drive them all year in western Canada down to -40c never had any repairs over 5 years of ownership other than oil changes 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

@@williamegler8771 I agree that I am lucky, as is Colin below. Mine is a first generation with the manual which were bullet proof. The early second generation and autos from the first had big problems. The current generation seems to be fairly reliable. They tend to be in the middle of the pack in reliability in the national reports. They are no Honda or Toyota. Regular maintenance is not optional.

[@williamegler8771]

@@colingoldthorpe5918 Are you saying that all the people answering surveys or forums or owners groups and aftermarket warranty companies are lying about the general reliability and durability of them? Any modern vehicle is fully capable of being driven daily in -40° temperatures. I used to have a Porsche Boxster which I daily drove in similar conditions. When I used to live outside Fairbanks Alaska I daily drove a Saturn Astra year-round so driving in cold temperatures when your car is maintained is not a big deal.

[@ericpeay9720]

'm gaining more Interest In the mini cooper and so far I Like the countryman/club wagon. I would get the turbo 228 HP with the Manual Transmission In either car. But I do need to think harder about the price they want for these cars because I don't know If 40,000 or 50,000 Is some thing I wanna pay for a car with only 230 HP?? This car would need to have at Least 280 HP or 360 HP or better 380 HP?? For me to wanna spend that much money on It. They are getting to dam GREEDY with money In my opinion.

[@HowellDiesel]

Highest trim and still a fake hood scoop? Lol what a joke

[@MaxSpeedMike]

JCWs are awesome! I can think of 2 more fun ways to go topless

[@bmpgmp]

The JCW definitely NEEDS a manual transmission!!!!!!! Sorry, not interested in this at all with the stupid automatic!!!! 0-60 too slow anyway!!!

[@8VD80Y]

50k tho and no awd, wireless charger is too small and gas mileage could def be improved for such a small car.

[@Hi5CARS]

How much is Onroad price of this JCW varient in India

[@JogBird]

just buy a used one, the resale drop off is atrocious, the market for an expensive, german convertable is very small

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Actually no. The resale is very good. Nobody is giving them away anytime soon.

[@caglioso]

If I could afford a weekend whip this would be it (unless the new 400z releases a spyder.)

[@kingme4879]

Honestly always wanted a Mini JCW but they're almost 60K in Canada so I just ended up going with a used Abarth 😂 definitely don't regret my decision

[@ajjax89]

Sounds like an Fiat Abarth. But nice compact car

[@motaz1975]

just a scant 20 years ago 6 seconds 0-60 was considered a quick car!

[@hellokyle_]

I love the JCW rims.

[@HiBunnyGames]

48K is too much for a cooper jcw people should stay with cooper s.

[@KBP18]

I need the hard top version of this car 😍

[@josephvincello8962]

Thorough, but seriously, in a road test this lengthy, take the time to show us storage space, fold the rear seat down, and tell us how much cargo capacity there is seats-folded. For convertible owners (I’ve had many) it’s a key factor. I like your work a lot, so just a few friendly suggestions - during editing remove the master of the obvious remarks, ie, “feels like it has more space than a Miata…”, duh, it’s a four-seater. Also the cliche laughing and chortling on acceleration, every YT reviewer feels like they have to do it, it was interesting 20 years on Top Gear, today just fake and annoying. Otherwise keep up the good work.

[@brandonpollard8928]

Ahem.. you live when you get in a car crash in a Mini opposed to the 1,000 lb lighter Mazda Miata that you guys are raving about you won't live when you crash that little thing.. that is all

[@chomihai]

Since when is bmw british?

[@MukiMuki688]

This thing has a center of gravity a foot beneath the pavement. King of Fighters 15 Krizalid's Boss Stage Theme Guitar kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqGahXujfracjs0 King of Fighters 15 Nameless theme Guitar MV kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2qam4anra6aZtk Gundam Hathaway Main Theme Guitar MV (Senkou) kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZCUaYabecSmj6s

[@emmaanning-bg8xz]

Bro was so negative and backhanded about everything single feature,he sure knows how to convince anyone to not buy a car. Too opinionated for someone just showing a tour of a car

[@davelawrence594]

Hey nice video review fella & can I just ask are the Adaptive dampers manually adjustable & how do they work? 🤔 Kind regards Dave... 👌🏻👍🏻😁

[@Tig-Wan]

It’s not the European flag. It a Union Jack. You need to watch more Fifth gear and listen to miss Vicki.

[@VaunShiz]

Why does a fwd car with that much power only have 205 tires ? It's 3100lbs it not exactly a Miata

[@davidc-l9174]

Sofyan, come join us for a PhillyMINI rally this year. You can drive my tuned 3-cylinder manual convertible ☺️

[@davids1816]

Other than the price, my biggest complaint is it looks like it has Bane's mask on it. The lesser versions of the Cooper are a lot nicer to look at, if not drive.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

The UK flag is called the Union Jack.

[@EvendimataE]

toyota or honda, please make something with similar body appeal as a mini.....just make it basic so it doesnt have to be expensive like a mini...more important is a bit more hp than normal... :D

[@miniaddict4534]

My girlfriend has a base version convertible. It’s a lot of fun but she wants something faster like the S or JCW. Overall it’s a fun car regardless of engine size and the 3 cylinder is quicker than most commuter cars.

[@esaireyna899]

Well the only 2 iPhone models that fits in the wireless charging pad is the iPhone 12 mini and possibly the iPhone SE 2020

[@HW007]

What is the launch unit on the windscreen which you time from 0 to 60. The name and unit. Thanks

[@carbrickscity]

Just cos it has similar size and convertible doesn't mean it's a true competitor of the miata. The miata is significantly lighter, RWD, has manual option, 2 seats, way cheaper, and looks significantly different. Even the non-convertible GR86 is a closer competitor to the miata than this, and yet the GR86 isn't a true competitor still. Only if the 86 has a convertible, 2 seats, and smaller. It's kinda like you make the civic a convertible and call it a miata competitor. No.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The Miata is a cheap tin can. The interior is cramped, the seats are unsupportive, no real glove box, no rear seats, no real storage and it has a strange hump on the passenger side floor making it uncomfortable for your guest. The exterior paint is thin and the materials are subpar. The Mini is the way to go.

[@Fromtheright63]

Reliable sources are available. Not sure if an hold up. Oil consumption issues??

[@dougiequick1]

Ridiculous rims! Seriously?? WHO would want wheels where the rims hit a curb before the tires? Sooner or later they gonna GRIND on concrete! Plus IMHO it justt LOOKS stupid as hell! Right in there with the air dam whatever they are called hanging under bumpers....first time you forget in a normal parking slot with curb stop....CRUNCH....which is why I immediately removed it from my Miata....When looks become woefully unpractical I am OUT

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

This comment is dumb

[@ixibladeixi2639]

Very Very tiny lol....I think that's why it's called MINI?

[@erikhanes9491]

Cool car but it's way overpriced in my opinion. Even lower trims are expensive.

[@Andrew-zs5tc]

The wind deflector is a must have.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Actually no it's not. Nothing wrong with wind in your hair on a nice summer night.

[@jonchicoine]

You’ve had cayman GTS and a model 3… what are you driving now?

[@xameleon4842]

For the record, it’s not a new generation, it’s a second refresh of the same generation (F-series)

[@homoerotic85]

I love the center circle with interactive lights on the dash. What would make it look a lot better is if they extended the display all the way to the top with a few guages in that extra area. Or instead of the additional screen area they could add 2 or 3 analog guages to fill the space so there's no awkward blankness.

[@juancrane6503]

What hair... Lol..

[@Tig-Wan]

Convertible with sunroof ummm VW EOS.

[@chrixMiller]

"FRONT FACIA" -Sofyan Bey

[@Jay-bw3fl]

50 thousand dollars? Lollllllll nahhhhhh

[@m0skit0]

"British car"?

[@a.jennings4664]

Fun cars no doubt, but they have reliability issues.

[@poetryonplastic]

I have no idea why someone would buy this over a GTI or Miata.

[@JR-te1zw]

the same reason why someone would buy a GTI or a Miata over a Mini... LOL

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

They want a convertible that seats four, fits in a small garage and handles like a go-cart.

[@gtb5]

Mini convertible is the only car that has both sunroof and open top.

[@dougiequick1]

Best "British Roadster" is Japanese ...it's made by Mazda known as the MX-5 or Miata in the US. Much lighter and more fun...cheaper to boot!

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

Nope

[@thrillhousecycling7260]

Looks like absolute junk. Will be a symphony of creaking and cracking cheap plastics in a year.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

I have a 2019 Mini convertible and it's still perfect after 3 years of daily use.

[@bh2155]

I have noticed after watching a few of this guy's videos is that he is very bias towards little cars. He always says "small or little" car a million times with sarcasm. This car is meant to be designed for a single person or a couple. It's not a family hauling SUV. That is why it's a mini!

[@VaunShiz]

Awkward moment when you find out he's Owned a ND Miata 🤪🤦

[@bmlove81]

Mazda should put the 2.0L, 250hp turbo, in the Miata. To truly complete with this vehicle.👍🏾

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

The Miata would need much more than that to compete. The Miata has a very cramped interior with no arm or leg room. No rear seats, cheap materials overall and a lousy warranty.

[@AntLive29]

This car is for the alphabet crowd

[@okhera1]

ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT)- ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).

[@homejournalist]

Bonnet stripes are $100 extra, not $500.

[@wardellward]

They should have added LED fog lights

[@ajaj815]

The dent on the hood 😵‍💫

[@marcusvision]

I'd rather drive a kia forte gt

[@nujabeez6573]

21:58 I thought you were gunna get pulled over lol

[@mmsweenz]

Really love this review 😊😊

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro! Get Good People!

[@sneekyturbo_AMG]

No offense but are any guys driving this?

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Yep. Go to the Mini Cooper forum. Lot's of guys are driving this. It's quick and handles like a go cart.

[@garrettw99]

How is this car British?

[@carking1043]

not sure who would buy this new anywhere near the msrp.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

People with money.

[@djswifthungary]

Oh. That ding :S

[@hantms]

LOL, no. No Apple. 😭

[@vitazm1436]

There is something gay about this clip

[@JoeFiddle-ls5jh]

Its u

[@nachohernandez9491]

Cute little car?

[@joseluisgomezdecena]

Dumb bg Music

[@Smileydudekxy]

50k ? Bye

[@cjb8764]

50K!?

[@chasevisions]

I thought BMW owned Mini?

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

And?

[@imranabbasi7871]

👍

[@heithwatkins]

Awesome 🍻👍

[@baronvonjo1929]

My neighbor had a Mini. I was very surprised by how impractical it was. But especially that the back seats were made of plastic! A 21st century automobile made by BMW with plastic seats! Unbelievable.

[@rzu7120]

Tesla seats are made of plastic too.

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@rzu7120 Never seen that. Could you link a video? Granted idk what years or trim level the mini I sat in was to tell you what it was.

[@rzu7120]

@@baronvonjo1929 Link a video? What do you think Tesla seats are made of?

[@baronvonjo1929]

@@rzu7120 Cloth or leather. Or a fake leather. You had me confused so I looked up a bit. When I said plastic seats I don't mean any padded or synthetic leather. I mean hard cheap scratch plastic that's at the bottom of the doors.

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

Um... you got it all wrong. The Mini is very practical. It is shorter in length than a Miata yet it seats four people, has plenty of storage space, a large glovebox and gets 30mpg all day. Can you name any other car that offers that? No you can't.

[@عمرالفاروقعبدالله-ح5ت]

Very nice