Mini removes the roof from its sporty John Cooper Works model again in the new generation – at least for the internal combustion engine. With 231 hp and a top speed of 250 km/h, it deserves many admiring looks and a stormy hairstyle of the best way at will.
Mini is electrical? Not quite. While the electrical models can no longer be exported to every corner of the world according to the latest tariff complications with China, the combustion engine models, which were still built in Oxford, keep a central importance. Does a convertible with an electric motor bring joy or are these emotions, vibrations and noises that are so unforgettable to drive with open air? At least at Mini you do not have to ask this question for the time being, since the previous generation was available as EV in limited numbers, but this is not the case for the new mini.
For those who are missing the open versions of the Mini Cooper C and Coopers, there is still the fiery dice of power – the John Cooper Works turn it to a level. On paper or screen, 170 kW / 231 hp may not sound particularly dramatic, but behind the flu steering wheel of the sports version is the JCW Cabrio Price from at least € 44,650 – no secret of its serious dynamic intentions. The suspension is firm, but not uncomfortably hard, the steering is beautifully weighted and offers good feedback. On short country roads, the seven-speed double clutch transmission is happy to stretch its legs over paddle sound, while the 380 Nm torque makes its presence noticeable through the steering wheel. But let’s be honest – isn’t that usually mini? A little wild, a bit unaffected without being annoying. The excellent driving experience benefits from the low focus and intelligent 18-inch wheels with 215/40 R 18 tires.
The two liter four-cylinder from Turboch from the BMW Motorf family contains a lot of blow. Cabriolet storms work from still quiet from the open top-top mini John Cooper to 100 km/h in just over six seconds. While the electric siblings are discarding a modest 200 km/h, the JCW convertible easily reaches 250 km/h on the left lane of the highway. And from around 160 km/h upwards, every carefully arranged hairstyle will soon grown history with every kilometer that can be seen in the rearview mirror. For those who prefer to maintain their hairstyle and enjoy fresh air at the same time, the sliding roof function of the soft top enables the fabric roof to withdraw the first 40 centimeters – perfect for winter or light convertible vibes.
The tight -fitting fabric roof of the Mini Cabrio is wise. It can also open or close and offer a small hatch over the front seats when driving slowly, and it can also be inclined at the back. This allows the small boot cover to open more widely, whereby the fabric roof and the rear window lift up slightly. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but it is a great help when you try to load suitcases or travel bags in the 160-liter boots. The rear seats can be used more frequently for coats or small pockets, since the legroom of the rear legroom is extremely limited-the passengers will enjoy the passengers in the back of this complete wind-in-the-hair experience.
The interior is identical to that of the Hardtop Mini John Cooper Works Hatch. The elegant sports seats with leather with longer thighs are missing. The new seats, which are completed in synthetic leather and fabric, do not feel like a premium, but also offer good lateral support and distant comfort for high inmates. Since customers require more comfort, electrical seat adjustment and massage functions are also available. Unfortunately, the crispy, circular central display on the dashboard is disappointed down from the thin plastic flip-up head-up display. Instead, the driver remains at illuminated fabric inserts.
