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The 2025 MINI Cooper JCW Favoured blends sharp performance with distinctive personality, delivering a hot hatch experience that feels engaging from the moment you get behind the wheel. While it doesn’t rival larger performance cars for outright power, it makes up for it with agility, character, and a sense of connection that many modern cars have lost.
Its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine serves up strong acceleration, paired with a slick seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox that’s quick to respond whether you’re cruising or pressing on. Switch into its sportiest setting and throttle response sharpens, the steering gains weight, and the adaptive dampers firm up to keep the car composed through corners. Grip levels inspire confidence, and the brake pedal offers reassuring feedback with consistent stopping power.
The cabin showcases MINI’s playful approach to design. The signature circular central display now houses a high-resolution 9.4-inch screen, flanked by ambient lighting that sweeps across the dashboard. Knitted trim panels add a textured, premium feel, complemented by red JCW highlights and sculpted sports seats. While space is tight — especially in the rear — the driving position is spot-on, and the boot offers reasonable practicality for a car of this size.
Technology includes wireless smartphone integration, navigation with augmented reality, and a clear 360-degree camera system. Some controls are buried in touchscreen menus, but there are physical sliders for essentials like temperature, which helps in day-to-day use. Safety systems mirror those in BMW’s own range, offering well-calibrated assistance without feeling intrusive.
On the road, the JCW remains nimble and direct, with a ride that’s firm around town but well-judged at speed. Its compact footprint and precise steering make it easy to thread through traffic or place perfectly on a winding road. It’s not the most spacious hot hatch, but it delivers where it counts — in personality, drivability, and sheer connection between driver and machine.
