The John Cooper Works models from MINI have always been a fascination for all MINI fans, and now they have the chance of seeing the latest generation in flash, in the latest details and photos. We are looking here at the most complete JCW Countryman the British carmaker has ever created, from all points of view.

Even if MINI has started building its products bigger and bigger than before, the all-new John Cooper Works seems to be less bulker, the model now coming with a more racing feel which perfectly blends in with a street attitude.

This is mainly highlighted by the car`s new styling elements, which makes it extremely sexy and appealing to the common eye. We are looking here at much larger air intakes at the front apron, adding as well slightly revised LED headlights, while the roof rails or rear spoiler remain practically unchanged, and reminding us of the rugged design that used to make the model extremely famous.

Other important features also refer to the new 18-inch alloy wheels or the new Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers at the front, or the updated suspension, all of them contributing to the car`s agility and advanced driving capabilities.

Inside, the cabin of the all-new 2018 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman feels much more spacious and tweaked with the best materials. The interior`s main highlights refer to the JCW steering wheel, gear and headliner, all of them covered in anthracite, adding as well full panoramic sunroof, backup camera, 6.5-inch MINI Connected infotainment system or rear parking sensors.

There is also good news in the engine area as well, the British carmaker also adding a new edition to the lineup, in the shape of the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-engine mill, packed to deliver 228 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and hooked to a standard six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed Aisin automatic gearbox.

We should be able to witness an official debut at the 2017 Shanghai Auto Show, starting April, with the US dealers to have it around the same period.

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MINI is currently displaying some of its recent models at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, while also announcing the arrival of its long-expected MINI Countryman ALL4 plug-in hybrid. On the other part of the world, in home country Germany, BMW`s main subsidiary has also presented an interesting JCW Accessories kit for some of its new models.

The JCW Accessories refer to a wide range of mechanics, styling features as well as a power kit, which significantly raises the power of the Cooper S.

From a visual standpoint, the all-new Cooper S three-door and five-door hatchback, as well as the S Convertible, have received a choice of 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, adding sports brake system and valve exhaust silencer, the latter one providing “a distinctive acoustic background to this increase in temperament”, as the carmaker states.

An important upgrade has been also added to the Cooper S versions, the JCW power kit raising the power from 189 horsepower to 208 horsepower. Other features also refer to new body styling tweaks, side stripes, stickers, as well as the Track Fix mount for the GoPro cameras.

Last but not least, the MINI John Cooper Works model has also received the JCW Accessories, meaning new design lines, suspension system, as well as high-performance Brembo brakes. Unfortunately, there are no interesting news concerning the power boost, the JCW coming with the same 2.0-liter flat-four turbo engine, with 228 horsepower and 320 Nm of torque, enabling a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, when hooked to a six-speed manual and 6.1 seconds with an automatic transmission.

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Even if the British carmaker decided to axe the production of the present MINI Paceman lineup due to the poor sales and announced some important changes in the model range, the Clubman still gets exclusivity from the company and is ready to be officially unveiled at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.

However, MINI couldn’t wait until next week and has already revealed the top of the line Clubman John Cooper Works, the model coming now with an all-wheel-drive configuration and a hefty dosage of power.

From a visual standpoint, the all-new MINI JCW will look mostly like the present model, adding however some custom aero bits, along with new exhaust tips finished in chrome, sport suspension and one-off 18-inch alloy wheels.

The cabin is also updated, the interior now coming with leather steering wheel, stainless steel pedals, Dinamica/Carbon Black leather upholstery with red accents, and leather on the seats up front.

The car`s main highlight remains under the hood, the 2017 MINI Clubman JCW coming with a 2.0-liter turbo engine, with an upgraded configuration of 228 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, which is way significant than the Clubman S ALL4`s 189 horsepower and 280 Nm of torque.

The new Clubman will come with a standard all-wheel drive on the JCW, with customers also opting for a standard six-speed manual or an optional eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters.

The entire powertrain allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds, at a topping of 236 km/h. The performance is also achieved thanks to the manual gearbox, which makes the car weigh just 1,564 kilos.

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The Mini Clubman has a few problems. The first one is weight and the second one is a result of a this problem: it is quite slow. The new JCW Clubman promises to solveat least the second issue.

Some elements that were added are the carbon fiber mirrors, new muffler tips and a different body kit. The initial 175 horse power has been upgraded to 195, which will make the JCW Clubman a maneuverable car. The JCW tuner has also added an interesting looking hood scoop, which is unfortunately only for design.

JCW has proven that they can rise to the occasion and modify any car that drops into their hands.

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