2020 MINI John Cooper Works Countryman Review By Car Critic Steve Hammes. I love this current generation of MINIs for their balanced approach to performance, style and premium attitude. And the biggest Coopers also lend themselves to more versatility. Furthermore, this one takes the John Cooper Works approach to new heights. A lightly updated Countryman has been announced for the 2021 model year, but until then this JCW is an enjoyable take on a souped-up MINI capable of off-road adventures and racetrack jaunts. MSRP as-tested: $50,100

MINI International Orange Edition 2019 Review By Auto Critic Steve Hammes This latest generation of MINI models is the best yet and they all come with a heaping dose of BMW polish. Now, if you’re looking for one that really…

I have to admit, the frequent announcements of new Cooper derivatives have started to seem less than scintillating, but this Coupe abruptly reverses that trend.  And my tester is a John Cooper Works Coupe, the most extreme example, powered by…