Mini’s redesigned Cooper hatchback begins gross sales later this 12 months as a 2025 mannequin, although solely the gas-powered model will attain the U.S. initially. Timing for the electrical model hasn’t been introduced however it is going to possible be in 2026, when manufacturing of the EV begins at Mini’s U.Okay. plant. Presently the EV is constructed completely in China.
The fuel model was revealed in February, however solely in base and Cooper S grades. The high-performance John Cooper Works grade remains to be out testing and we’ve got contemporary spy pictures of a prototype.
Clear giveaways that this can be a JCW embrace the additional intakes within the entrance fascia, the entrance splitter, the chunky aspect skirts, the roof-mounted rear wing, and the pink brake calipers. There’s additionally a rear diffuser with a single exhaust tip exiting out of the middle.
The electrical Cooper can even obtain the JCW therapy, and a prototype for this mannequin has additionally been beforehand noticed.
2025 Mini John Cooper Works spy pictures – Picture credit score: Baldauf
The electrical model of the redesigned Cooper is predicated on a newly developed devoted EV platform, whereas the fuel model is actually a significant replace of the outgoing Cooper. This implies the gas-powered JCW ought to characteristic its predecessor’s 2.0-liter turbo-4, maybe with a bit extra horsepower than the older mannequin’s 228-hp score.
Drive ought to go to the entrance wheels solely, through an 8-speed computerized transmission. Do not plan on a guide possibility. Mini has confirmed the 2024 mannequin 12 months because the final for the guide. The limited-edition 2024 JCW 1to6 Version launched final Could marked the tip of the transmission’s run at Mini.
A redesigned JCW Countryman packing 312 hp has already been revealed for the 2025 mannequin. It reaches U.S. dealerships in Could, priced from slightly below $48,000. A JCW Convertible can also be within the works.