Set to debut at the MINI Takes The States rally on July 14th, the
special edition is based on the JCW Hardtop and features an International
Orange exterior which is a “bold color historically used to make great feats of
engineering and aerospace design stand out.”
Besides the eye-catching paint job, the model has
been equipped with a handful of special accents including bumper decals, side
strips and a black fuel filler cap. Designers also installed a Midnight Black
Metallic rear spoiler, carbon fiber mirror caps and High Gloss Black door handles.
Rounding out the exterior styling features are a
John Cooper Works Pro Exhaust system with a Bluetooth controlled flap and
chrome finishers. The special edition also rides on 18-inch John Cooper Works
wheels with a Ferric Gray finish.
While the exterior has a handful of custom touches,
the cabin doesn’t get the same treatment. However, it comes nicely equipped
with heated front seats, an automatic climate control system and a Harman
Kardon audio system with Sirius XM satellite radio. Buyers will also find a
panorama glass roof, piano black trim and a Comfort Access keyless entry
system. Other highlights include Active Driving Assistant, a head-up display,
GPS navigation and the storage package.
MINI declined to mention performance specifications
but the model likely uses a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo four-cylinder engine that
produces 228 hp and 319 Nm of torque. It enables
the standard model to accelerate from 0-96 km/h in 5.9 seconds when
equipped with the optional six-speed automatic transmission.
The MINI JCW Hardtop International Orange Edition
will arrive at dealerships this fall and pricing starts at US$ 39,900 – excluding
an US$ 850 destination and handling fee. That’s US$ 8,100 more than the standard JCW
Hardtop and is only US$ 2,700 less than the larger, faster and more powerful Audi
A5 Sportback.
