MANILA: The Autohub Group of Companies has recently updated its stable with the launch of the new Mini John Cooper Works (JCW) roster for the Philippine market.
The event also marked the entry of the aforementioned lineup in the local new energy vehicle market as the British brand’s distributor in the country introduced the following models in JCW form:
“Mini John Cooper Works boasts a cult following around the world that few others can match. Steeped in heritage and oozing pure racing DNA, these striking machines are a sight to behold on the road,” Head of Mini Asia Daren Ching was quoted as saying.
“Now with the addition of two fully electric models to the lineup, a new dimension of the iconic Mini go-kart feeling is born. If jolts of adrenaline are what drivers desire, I can assure them that all five models of our all-new Mini John Cooper Works family will exceed their expectations,” the executive added.
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Here’s what to see in the following Mini offerings for the local market.
Both the Mini JCW Electric 3-Door and the JCW Aceman share an electrified powertrain (which can be juiced up using a CCS2 charging port) that can deliver the following numbers:
|
Maximum output (in horsepower) |
258 |
|
Peak torque (in Newton-meters) |
350 |
While this is the case, the two models have differing ranges as a fully charged JCW Aceman can cover 355 kilometers while Mini JCW Electric 3-Door, up to 371 kms.
Both vehicles are outfitted with a signature red, white, and black JCW logo, black side skirts, alongside the C-pillar aeroblades and a rear spoiler.
The JCW Aceman sits on 18-inch alloys while the Mini JCW Electric gets 19-inch wheels.
Meanwhile, the Mini 3-Door and Mini Convertible run on 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline mill mated to a sport-tuned dual-clutch transmission. This has the capacity to produce
|
Maximum output (in horsepower) |
231 |
|
Peak torque (in Newton-meters) |
380 |
Since they are equipped with such powertrain, they have the capacity to reach 100 kilometers per hour (kph) from rest at the following times:
|
Model |
0-100 kph in seconds |
|
Mini JCW 3-Door |
6.1 |
|
Mini JCW Convertible |
6.4 |
Further, the two cars come with these notable proportions:
Lastly, the most powerful in the newly-revealed lineup, the Mini JCW Countryman All4 boasts a 2.0-liter engine can produce as much as:
|
Maximum output (in horsepower) |
300 |
|
Peak torque (in Newton-meters) |
400 |
Running on all-wheel-drive configuration, the vehicle can hit a top speed of 250 kph.
Specific portion that can only be found on the Mini JCW Countryman All4 include:
All five new offerings fitted with leather upholstery and soft-touch surfaces in red and black hues. They also have JCW sport seats and dashboards, and a Harman Kardon sound system.
Moreover, the new Mini JCW line for the Philippine market is furnished with driver assistive technologies and the JCW-specific “go-kart” mode.
Mini Philippines is offering the new JCW models at the following price points:
The said models will have their public reveal at the Autohub Trackday event set on September 7 at Clark International Speedway in Pampanga.
Also read:
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