MINI’s next-gen Countryman took the stage at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, kicking off a worldwide tour. Recently, it landed in Bulgaria alongside the John Cooper Works-trimmed Cooper three-door hatchback. The 2025 Countryman, captured in images, reveals a significant size boost, now a fully-fledged compact crossover. At 4433mm long, …
Read More »MINI Unveils JCW Countryman with 312 HP
In September, MINI teased the JCW Countryman, and now it’s official. Different from the confusingly named John Cooper Works trim, this JCW variant boasts a turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, delivering 312 hp in the US, aligning with BMW’s North American M Performance crossovers. With 400 Nm of torque, the JCW accelerates …
Read More »2024 JCW Countryman: Performance and Options
MINI’s big reveal in early September showcased the 2024 Countryman lineup, with a strong focus on the electric SE ALL4 model. However, official images of the high-performance John Cooper Works (JCW) variant popped up on a regional site, albeit without the customary fanfare from the BMW Group brand. Here’s a …
Read More »MINI John Cooper Works Shines in RCN Challenge at the ‘Ring
Bulldog Racing made waves at the Nürburgring this year, taking 2nd place in the close-to-production turbocharged class. They did it with a manual MINI John Cooper Works Edition. They continued by entering the same car in the challenging 24.358-kilometre RCN race, requiring 13 intense laps. Behind the wheel were German …
Read More »What’s Next for MINI After the Clubman?
The MINI Clubman, with its unique six-door design, lasted 16 years from 2007 to its recent farewell as the F54 generation Final Edition. While some may have hoped for a revival of this unique model, MINI’s Head believes otherwise, stating there’s no longer a need for it in their lineup. …
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