Mini’s redesigned Cooper hatchback begins gross sales later this 12 months as a 2025 mannequin, although solely the gas-powered model will attain the U.S. initially. Timing for the electrical model hasn’t been introduced however it can doubtless be in 2026, when manufacturing of the EV begins at Mini’s U.Okay. plant. Presently the EV is constructed solely in China.

The gasoline model was revealed in February, however solely in base and Cooper S grades. The high-performance John Cooper Works grade continues to be out testing and now we have contemporary spy photographs of a prototype.

Clear giveaways that this can be a JCW embrace the additional intakes within the entrance fascia, the entrance splitter, the chunky facet skirts, the roof-mounted rear wing, and the pink brake calipers. There’s additionally a rear diffuser with a single exhaust tip exiting out of the middle.

The electrical Cooper can even obtain the JCW remedy, and a prototype for this mannequin has additionally been beforehand noticed.

2025 Mini John Cooper Works spy photographs – Picture credit score: Baldauf

The electrical model of the redesigned Cooper relies on a newly developed devoted EV platform, whereas the gasoline model is basically a significant replace of the outgoing Cooper. This implies the gas-powered JCW ought to characteristic its predecessor’s 2.0-liter turbo-4, maybe with a bit extra horsepower than the older mannequin’s 228-hp ranking.

Drive ought to go to the entrance wheels solely, by way of an 8-speed computerized transmission. Do not plan on a handbook choice. Mini has confirmed the 2024 mannequin 12 months because the final for the handbook. The limited-edition 2024 JCW 1to6 Version launched final Could marked the tip of the transmission’s run at Mini.

A redesigned JCW Countryman packing 312 hp has already been revealed for the 2025 mannequin. It reaches U.S. dealerships in Could, priced from just below $48,000. A JCW Convertible can also be within the works.