The fastest Minis are now in the Philippines

a photo of the all new MINI John Cooper Works 3-door with Jeff Lizardo (GM of MINI Philippines), Owee Cruz (Chief Marketing Officer of Autohub Group), Rommel Regino (President of MINI Car Club of the Philippines), Willy Tee Ten (President of Autohub Group), Randy Yap (VP of MINI Car Club of the Philippines)
(L-R) Jeff Lizardo (GM of MINI Philippines), Owee Cruz (Chief Marketing Officer of Autohub Group), Rommel Regino (President of MINI Car Club of the Philippines), Willy Tee Ten (President of Autohub Group), Randy Yap (VP of MINI Car Club of the Philippines)

Mini Asia and British United Automobiles unveiled the all-new Mini John Cooper Works family at an event held at the Mini Showroom in BGC on Tuesday, August 26, 2025.

New to the lineup are the first-ever Mini John Cooper Works Electric and the first-ever Mini John Cooper Works Aceman. These powerful electric models open a new chapter in the brand’s long history and demonstrate its ongoing commitment to performance and innovation. The all-new Mini John Cooper Works and all-new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible provide driving fun with a powerful TwinPower Turbo engine, and the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4, allows you to enjoy driving off-road with its ALL4, all-wheel drive.

Mini John Cooper Works Electric and Mini John Cooper Works Aceman

 The first-ever Mini John Cooper Works Electric and first-ever Mini John Cooper Works Aceman have up to 258 hp and 350 Nm of instantly available power and torque. Both models feature an additional 27 hp of motor power, available via an electric boost function, enabling particularly dynamic acceleration. The JCW-specific suspension tuning maximizes the typical Mini go-kart feeling and guarantees agile handling. Both models are equipped with High-performance tires as standard.

Exclusive equipment details include the red-white-black John Cooper Works logo, styled after a checkered flag from motorsports, as well as a JCW-specific Red Roof. Black side skirts, model-specific aeroblades at the C-pillar, and the accentuated rear spoiler optimize aerodynamics for increased range. The three-door Mini John Cooper Works Electric has a range of 371 km, while the five-door Mini John Cooper Works Aceman has a range of 355 km on a single battery charge.

The all-new Mini John Cooper Works and all-new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible

Both are powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo engine, which produces 231 hp and 380 Nm of torque, paired with a sport-tuned dual-clutch automatic transmission that translates the engine’s power into particularly dynamic gear changes. The all-new Mini John Cooper Works can do zero to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds, while the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible does it in 6.4 seconds. The top speed of the all-new Mini John Cooper Works is 250 km/h, and the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Convertible tops out at 245 km/h. The soft-top of the Convertible can be fully retracted in just 18 seconds at speeds of up to 30 km/h.

The large, octagonal, high-gloss black front grille features wide air vents for efficient engine cooling. Both models’ front ends are adorned with the modern JCW logo. Red-coloured inserts in the side air inlets on the front apron are designed for maximum performance. In the centre of the black rear diffuser is the tailpipe, emphasizing the character of these two.

The all-new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4

As the largest model of the lineup, the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman with ALL4, all-wheel drive, is off-road capable. The powerful engine delivers 300 hp and 400 Nm of maximum power and torque. It can reach a top speed of 250 km/h.

This performance is also reflected in the powerful appearance of the all-new Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4. Up front, aerodynamic elements with red reflectors emphasise the wide stance, while at the rear of the vehicle, vertical taillights with the John Cooper Works Signature Mode frame the upright body. It’s also equipped with advanced driver assist systems (ADAS) technologies.

Interior with Motorsport Accents

The interior design in the all-new Mini John Cooper Works models is characterised by JCW-specific equipment details in red and black. The black JCW sports steering wheel with red decorative stitching and a six o’clock spoke made of black and red fabric. The JCW sports seats offer secure support during dynamic driving. Black leatherette features multi-colored knitted material in the shoulder area, complemented by red accent stitching that picks up the color pattern of the knitted surface on the dashboard. All Mini John Cooper Works models are equipped with an exclusive Harman Kardon sound system.

Advanced Tech for Maximum Driving Pleasure

The JCW-specific go-kart mode expands the selection options of the Mini Experience Modes in the all-new Mini John Cooper Works family. The steering is set to a more direct setting, and the accelerator pedal responds faster. Accordingly, the high-resolution OLED display provides additional performance-related data such as torque, power output, and current g-force.

All Mini John Cooper Works models come equipped with Digital Key Plus, which provides a convenient digital vehicle key on your smartphone. This allows the vehicle to be comfortably unlocked or locked without having to pick up the smartphone.

The all-new Mini John Cooper Works family is priced as follows:

Mini John Cooper Works 3-Door – P 4,499,000

Mini John Cooper Works Electric 3-Door – P 3,999,000

Mini John Cooper Works Aceman – P 4,199,000

Mini John Cooper Works Convertible – P 4,550,000

Mini John Cooper Works Countryman ALL4 – P 4,999,000

Neil Pagulayan

Neil Pagulayan

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