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Scottish Sun
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Mini John Cooper Works Electric is a riot on wheels with Mario Kart vibes, punchy pace and top tech cabin
Read on to find out just why the Mini JCW is half-car, half-PlayStation GAME FOR A LAUGH Mini John Cooper Works Electric is a riot on wheels with Mario Kart vibes, punchy pace and top tech cabin Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IF your bin lid is addicted to driving games like Mario Kart or Gran Turismo, trust me, that's good parenting. They'll make safer drivers one day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Every Mini is wired for fun. You know that. You don't need to slow for corners in a Mini Credit: Supplied 3 The sticky bit is range - you'll get around 160-180 miles in the real world Credit: Supplied 3 The interior of the new Mini EV complete with touchscreen Credit: Supplied All the research I've seen suggests gamers have faster reaction times, better awareness of what's going on around them, and greater driving confidence. They are also less likely to get penalty points. I was reminded of this trying the new Mini John Cooper Works Electric. Basically half-car, half-PlayStation. Pop it in 'Go-Kart' mode and you'll hear a cheery 'Woo-hoo', like you've just landed in Mario Kart World. The boost button on the steering wheel is for instant acceleration, obviously. But it also flashes up a kaleidoscope of patterns on the touchscreen counting down from ten seconds to zero. Your passengers will enjoy that. You'll be too busy trying to dodge bananas on Rainbow Road. Every Mini is wired for fun. You know that. You don't need to slow for corners in a Mini. JCW versions dial everything up to 11. Especially the electric one. Mini Cooper Electric is fun & fast with classic cabin & stripped-back looks that recaptures feel of legendary ancestors The petrol JCW is 231hp and catapults from 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds. The electric JCW is 258hp, including that 27hp boost function, and two tenths quicker off the line. You can also play 'Go Kart Go' and 'Burnin' Rubber 5' on that dinner plate-sized OLED screen. There's not much in it in terms of cost. About £2k extra for the EV. The sticky bit is range. You'll get around 160-180 miles in the real world. So you'll need a driveway to top up the battery overnight. The petrol JCW goes a lot further. As for looks, the regular Mini Cooper is class – inside and out. JCWs have more attitude with bonnet stripes, a siiiiiiick red-to-black roof fade, red brake calipers, chequered flag detailing and so on. I'm repeating myself here but Mini cabin quality is absolutely top notch these days. Retro toggle bar and turn-key start mixed with cutting-edge BMW tech and knitted recycled materials. You can also play 'Go Kart Go' and 'Burnin' Rubber 5' on that dinner plate-sized OLED screen.
Korea Herald
03-04-2025
- Automotive
- Korea Herald
BMW unveils four new models in Korea
BMW Group Korea showcased four new models set to launch in the country at the 2025 Seoul Mobility Show, Korea's largest automotive industry event, on Thursday. The company presented two BMW electric vehicles — face-lifted models of the i4 M50 xDrive Gran Coupe and iX M70 xDrive sport utility vehicle — alongside two new Mini models, the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Electric and the new Mini Cooper Convertible, from its Mini brand. The unveiling took place at the press day event of its booth in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. According to the company, the face-lifted BMW models feature a sportier design and advanced in-car technology to enhance the driving experience over its previous models. The i4 M50 xDrive offers a driving range of 522 kilometers on a single charge, while the iX M70 xDrive delivers up to 600 kilometers, both based on the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure, a global standard for electric range of passenger cars. The new Mini models incorporate a more refined and minimalist design. In particular, the Mini JCW integrates motorsport-inspired drivetrain innovations to deliver a more dynamic driving experience. 'BMW Group Korea will continue to bring the core values of the BMW Group to life by introducing models that deliver an enjoyable driving experience while driving innovation for a better future,' said Han Sang-yoon, CEO of BMW Group Korea.
