Mini John Cooper Works hatch launched at Rs. 43.50 lakh

Mini has launched the John Cooper Works 3-door hatchback in India. It will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU) and is priced at Rs. 43.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

The Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) hatchback features a hexagonal grille with a honeycomb pattern flanked by circular LED headlights with LED daytime running lights. It gets larger air ducts on the front bumper and JCW rear bumper, rear spoiler, side sills, chrome tipped dual exhausts and 17-inch JCW Track Spoke light alloy wheels finished in black. The Mini JCW comes with decals on the bonnet, John Cooper Works badges, contrasting roof and ORVM housings.

The Mini John Cooper Works Hatch is available in the following colours - Chilli Red, Electric Blue, Emerald Grey, Melting Silver, Midnight Black, Pepper White, Solaris Orange, Starlight Blue, Thunder Grey, White Silver and John Cooper Works Rebel Green.

On the inside, the Mini JCW gets sports seats with integrated headrests wrapped in Carbon Black Dinamica leather with red accents. It has a leather-wrapped sports steering wheel with paddle shifters, stainless steel pedals and doors sills with John Cooper Works badges. The Mini Excitement Pack adds a puddle lamp, 12 colour LED interior and ambient lighting. 

A 12-speaker Harman Kardon audio system and 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity is available as standard. The optional Mini Wired package adds an 8.8-inch touchscreen with touchpad controller, navigation, Mini Connected XL, Mini Find Mate, telephony with wireless charging and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

The Mini John Cooper Works is powered by a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that produces 228 BHP and 320 Nm of torque @ 1,450 rpm. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic gearbox and comes with two driving modes - Sport and Green. It comes with auto start/stop function, brake energy recuperation and active cooling air flaps.

Some of the safety features offered on the Mini JCW include park distance control with rear view camera, airbags, ABS with brake assist, DSC, crash sensor, cornering brake control and run-flat tyres.