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First Impressions (0-1 years)

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Mini JCW - Great little Hot Hatch

Mini Hatch Review

Hatch (F55; F56) - (2014) | JCW 2.0 (231 Hp) Automatic


Car Owner Reviewer -
Sept. 17, 2023, 9:29 a.m.
Reviewer's Score

8.3

Practicality and Comfort (7.5)
Performance and Handling (8.9)
Looks and Style (9.4)
Features and Technology (7.2)
Model Avg. 8.3 Generation Avg. 8.3 Engine Avg. 8.3

The Review

First Impressions (0-1 years) Hot Hatches Mini Hatch Hatch (F55; F56) - (2014) JCW 2.0 (231 Hp) Automatic

First Impressions of the 2017 Mini John Cooper Works, and some of the other options considered


Summary

Check out my first impressions review of the mighty Mini 2017 JCW, which we have had for a few weeks now. So far so good.

Features

The car has some great technology, but would be good if it had the option of electric and memory seats, but also this model does not have Apple or Android native connectivity

Would I recommend it? MAYBE

As this is a first impressions review, I’m not ready to give a full recommendation on this one. BUT, so far I can say that if you are looking for a fast and fun hot hatch, which is pretty economical and you can literally park in a bike rack, then this is definitely one to check out. BMW build quality has got to be a plus right?! At the same time, the car is super small in both the cabin and the boot, so as long as you are clear about what you are buying, you can’t go wrong.

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