Now comes with EV options
MINI Asia and British United Automobiles have made the availability of the all-new MINI John Cooper Works family in the Philippines official. The new lineup, which comprises five new models, also marks the introduction of the brand’s first fully electric performance vehicles.
The new additions: The first-ever MINI John Cooper Works Electric and first-ever MINI John Cooper Works Aceman. Representing a new chapter for the brand, both models feature an electric drive with up to 190 kW (258 hp) and 350 Nm of instant torque. They also include an electric boost function that adds an extra 20 kW for dynamic acceleration. The three-door MINI John Cooper Works Electric has a range of up to 371 km, while the five-door MINI John Cooper Works Aceman can travel up to 355 km on a single charge. Both are equipped with JCW-specific suspension tuning and high-performance tires.
For those who still prefer the traditional ICE options, the lineup includes the new MINI John Cooper Works and MINI John Cooper Works Convertible, both powered by a four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine producing 231 hp and 380 Nm of torque. The hardtop model can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h while the convertible achieves the same acceleration in 6.4 seconds with a top speed of 245 km/h.
Rounding out the family is the MINI John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4, which features an ALL4 all-wheel-drive system and a more powerful engine delivering 300 hp and 400 Nm of torque. With a top speed of 250 km/h, this model is designed for a blend of style and off-road capability.
All five models are designed with a sporty interior featuring JCW-specific details in black and red, including a sports steering wheel and seats. The interior also includes a high-resolution OLED display and a Harman Kardon go-kart mode and Digital Key Plus provide an enhanced and convenient driving experience.
The new models carry on a long racing tradition that dates back to 1961, when John Cooper first transformed the classic Mini into a race car. This heritage is reflected in the design elements, such as the motorsport-inspired logo and new aerodynamic additions.
