Is there something for everyone in the new JCW? Not a smouldering chance.
Those stubborn buggers at MINI deserve a pat on the back for serving up a car that is still (beneath all the electronics) raw, hard-edged, and an absolute hoot to drive.
Refinement isn’t the name of the game - in fact, name one race car that ever won on a track based on its exemplary comfort - this little belter is about making you feel as if you’re at the helm of something "built to win".
And while the price of admission might seem a little high, its potency (both under-bonnet, and in handling terms) makes it a unique proposition within its class.
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Avenue of the Giants Weekend Run - Sat. March 23, 2024
Saturday will be a very full day of cruising from Novato up through the Avenue of the Giants and ending at Eel River Brewing in Fortuna. Sun...
Australia's The Motor Report Give 2015 MINI JCW Four Stars
The Motor Report offers this "Verdict" on the 2015 MINI Cooper John Cooper Works: