MINI John Cooper Works Convertible blends power, style and freedom

Explore the 2025 MINI John Cooper Works Convertible with 231 hp, go-kart handling, and open-air fun. Full specs and driving experience detailed.

Under the spring sun of the Côte d'Azur and with Cannes' beaches still waiting for the summer crowds, the new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible makes a confident and spirited entrance. This isn’t just a stylish convertible — it’s a distilled essence of motorsport packed into a compact, finely tuned body. Its arrival on the French roads feels like a prelude to a festival of speed and freedom, all wrapped in MINI’s “Always Open” philosophy.

Under the hood lies a familiar 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine producing 231 hp, launching the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.4 seconds. But the 2025 JCW Convertible comes with subtle yet meaningful refinements. Among them: an updated seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, a new OLED display inside, and enhanced driving modes that adjust not just the car’s behavior but the entire interior ambiance.

On the winding coastal roads, where cliffs meet the Mediterranean, the MINI exhibits its signature go-kart handling. The sport-tuned suspension and Chili Red performance brakes keep the car firmly planted, even when the drive demands full attention. The soft top, operable at speeds up to 30 km/h and fully retractable in just 18 seconds, opens up the ride to the elements — a concept MINI tracks with the quirky Always Open Timer that counts hours spent driving roofless.

Visually, the 2025 model carries more attitude. The British Racing Green finish paired with Chili Red accents, racing stripes, gloss black details, and a body-colored diffuser sharpen its already assertive look. Inside, JCW sport seats and the standard Harman Kardon sound system are tuned for both comfort and sensory excitement.

This latest JCW Convertible stays true to its core: delivering joy on every drive. Now smarter, more digital, and arguably more mature, it might well be the final petrol-powered chapter before MINI’s performance line turns fully electric — a transition already in motion with the upcoming JCW Electric. For now, though, it’s all about the engine, the open sky, and the freedom of the road.

Source: bmwgroup.com