The 2020 Mini JCW Countryman and Clubman in Photos
An updated engine and tweaks to the chassis will help improve performance for Mini's sportier models.
The John Cooper Works versions of the Mini Countryman and Mini Clubman are being refreshed for 2020. JCW, Mini's sporting nameplate, takes its name from John Cooper himself, a racing driver and developer of the original Mini Cooper. There are JCW variants of all three modern Minis, which sit above base and S models at the top of the cars' price and performance lineups.
The new JCW Countryman and Clubman models will share a 301-hp turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, an eight-speed automatic transmission with standard paddle shifters, and standard all-wheel drive with a locking front differential.
The engine is a revised version of the one that powers S models of the Countryman and Clubman, where it makes 189 horsepower.
To find the extra grunt for JCW models, Mini modified the crankshaft, installed new main bearings, a larger turbocharger, and JCW-specific pistons and connecting rods, and tweaked the compression ratio.
Mini says the power bump will help propel the Countryman from zero to 62 mph in 5.1 seconds and the Clubman to the same speed in 4.9 seconds.
Mini has tweaked the cars' chassis, and two-mode adaptive dampers will be optional in both the Countryman and Clubman.
The front and rear axle have been tweaked, too. The focus was rigidity and weight reduction with the goal of improving cornering performance.
The exterior provides some clues to the cars' sporting intentions. Both will wear JCW logos on the front and rear, feature red-painted calipers, and be available with a red roof and red mirror caps.
The Clubman comes standard with 18-inch wheels, but 19s are available. No word on wheels for the Countryman, but the current model has standard 18-inchers. A red crossbar in the front grille also helps to differentiate these JCW models from their less sporty siblings.
Both cars come standard with keyless entry and a 6.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Buyers can pay extra for an 8.8-inch touchscreen with navigation.
Mini hasn't announced pricing for either the JCW Countryman or the JCW Clubman, but current models command a $6500 and $5000 premium, respectively, compared with all-wheel-drive S models. The cars will go on sale in late summer 2019.
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
2020 Mini JCW Clubman
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