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PRICE: FROM $38,900 ($45,750 AS TESTED) ENGINE: 2.0-LITER TURBO 4-CYLINDER TRANSMISSION: 8-SPEED AUTOMATIC POWER: 228 HP TORQUE: 235 LB-FT 0-60: 6.3 SECONDS TOP SPEED: 150 MPH LENGTH/ WIDTH: 153/68 INCHES WEIGHT: 3,143 POUNDS WHY WE LOVE IT: BECAUSE IT’LL REMIND YOU THAT DRIVING CAN STILL BE FUN.
the Mini Cooper and built racing versions that dominated motorsports for decades. In our Zesty Yellow JCW convertible—a new color for 2022—the Cooper connection means an extra 39 horsepower, a sports exhaust that delivers a symphony of lovely crackles and pops, sports suspension and Brembo brakes, and eye-popping 18-inch JCW Track Spoke alloys. You also get some body add-ons, like
that horizontal red bar across the front grille and a bold rear diffuser. Inside there are JCW paddle shifters and a salami-thick napa leather wheel, plus grippy sports seats with extra side and under-thigh bolstering. Delve into the options list to customize your Cooper with everything from a full body kit and two-tone paint to adjustable suspension and even a Union Jack flag woven into the canvas top. Yes, there’s a compromise or two. The tradeoff for that no-roll cornering is a ride that’s pretty firm and fidgety. In sport mode, the front wheels
will struggle for grip when you hit the gas as red lights turn green. And if you’re planning on sharing the fun with friends, that rear seat is fairly tight on kneeroom. In fact, it’s best used for extra luggage space to compensate for the teeny trunk. Plus, regardless of whether the top is up or down, rear visibility is also a challenge. But I love this car. I adore the way it makes every trip a blast, the open-air feel, and the look. You’ll pay $38,900 for a 2022 JCW convertible, but you’ll want to add the $6,000 Iconic trim package to get upgraded navigation and the head-up display, along with dynamic damper control and a booming Harman/Kardon stereo. All totaled, you’re looking at around $46,000 very nicely loaded. As for putting the fun back in driving and a huge smile on your face? Priceless. Absolutely priceless. «
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