2 weeks Ago By Jordan Mulach
The new petrol-powered Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) packs a new transmission, fresher styling, and modest price increases. Unveiled last month, the hottest versions of Mini’s three-door Cooper hatchback are due in local showrooms between April and June 2025. Priced from $57,990 before on-road costs in base Classic guise, the entry-level JCW is $240 more than the Essential grade of the outgoing model, but the upcoming version is more fuel-efficient and no slower than its predecessor.
Pricing for the step-up JCW Favoured starts from $60,990 before on-road costs, also an increase of $240 compared to the previously mid-range Classic, but a reduction of $3260 compared to the outgoing JCW Yours flagship. 100s of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal.
Browse now . Its new looks, the Mini JCW is largely unchanged under the skin, with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine continuing to produce 170kW of power and 320Nm of torque.
While it remains front-wheel drive, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission replaces the eight-speed torque-converter of the outgoing model, as has become common in models on this platform. There’s been no change to its 0-100km/h time, with the hot hatch continuing to complete the sprint in a claimed 6.1 seconds.
Claimed fuel consumption in Australia has dropped from 6.3L/100km to 5.7L/100km.
The JCW continues on the updated looks of the broader Cooper range, which includes new-look headlights, a revised grille and angular tail lights. Inside, the cabin has scored updates identical to those seen in the electric hatchback, which includes black and red patterns, with the dashboard incorporating a chequered flag motif. The front seats are upholstered in black synthetic leather, with knitted fabric at shoulder height and red accent stitching.
In the centre of the dashboard is a 240mm round OLED infotainment touchscreen, which also serves as the instrument cluster. There’s a new ‘Go-Kart’ driving mode which Mini claims brings an ambience “tailored to performance and motorsport flair”, and displays additional information such as power, torque and g-forces on the central screen. The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Mini is yet to detail service intervals and pricing for the hot hatch. The Mini Cooper range is yet to receive an ANCAP safety rating. Standard safety equipment includes: The 2025 Mini John Cooper Works Classic is fitted with: The John Cooper Works Favoured adds: The Mini John Cooper Works can be ordered in a choice of 11 colours, all at no additional cost: MORE: Everything Mini Cooper MORE: Mini EVs get t h e hot JCW treatment.
