MINI John Cooper Works Takes On Japan’s Windiest Road
The gasoline hot hatch put its BMW B48 engine to good use on the twisty Irohazaka Road.
The gasoline hot hatch put its BMW B48 engine to good use on the twisty Irohazaka Road.
Stunning images from the Westfjords show the MINI Countryman SE ALL4 tackle a notoriously difficult unpaved road.
The new entry-level version cuts $4,000 from the asking price.
A day drive through Japan in the MINI John Cooper Works Convertible and the Cooper S — from downtown Tokyo to Hakone Turnpike
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Factor in plug-in hybrids, electrified vehicles have a 26.2% share.
MINI’s biggest SUV carries over into 2026 with minimal changes, adding a new John Cooper Works Style Package, minor tech updates, and the same fun, premium driving experience that sets it apart from rivals.
The chic city car celebrates its public debut in Tokyo.
It stands out with cosmetic tweaks not found on other models.
Production is capped at only 60 units.
Biogena now owns the largest electric MINI fleet in Austria.
MINI and Paul Smith are teaming up once again. Their latest collaboration will be unveiled at the 2025 Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on October 29.