The all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch packs a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine delivering 231hp and 320 Nm of torque.
Alfardan Automobiles, the official importer of MINI, will unveil the most powerful MINI yet as part of its showcase at the fifth edition of the Qatar Motor Show taking place from February 6 to 10 at the Qatar National Convention Centre.
The Middle East debut of the all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch is expected to attract MINI aficionados and thousands of visitors who will be attending the
highly-anticipated annul event.
The vehicle packs the most powerful engine ever for a production MINI – a 2.0-litre TwinPower Turbo engine delivering 231hp and 320 Nm of torque.
The John Cooper Works also draws on the brand’s motorsport expertise with a package of suspension, brake, aerodynamic and interior upgrades to deliver race-car sensations without losing sight of MINI’s premium position.
Compared with the previous MINI John Cooper Works, the new model delivers 10% more power and 23% more torque. As a result, it reaches 0-100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, 2.0 seconds quicker than the older model and comes with upgraded suspension, steering, brakes and styling.
“The all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch is the epitome of fun, excitement and dynamic athleticism – so what better place to unveil it for the first time in the region than the Qatar Motor Show,” said Mohamed Kandeel, chief operating officer, Alfardan Group –
Automotive Operations.
“The reveal will be yet another historic moment for us, following the recent opening of our new MINI showroom,” he noted.
MINI’s high performance and sporting sub-brand MINI John Cooper Works continues to perform well in Qatar with sales currently accounting for 25% of the total MINI sales
in 2014.
This figure is one of the highest sales shares for John Cooper Works models in the world.
“We sell more John Cooper Works models than any other market in the Middle East, as such, we’re optimistic for the launch of the new generation,” added Kandeel.
The all-new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch holds an unmistakable appearance due to model-specific design and equipment features like the LED headlamps with white direction indicators, wheel arch surround with distinctive contours, radiator grille, side scuttles and tailgate with John Cooper Works label, sports exhaust system with special tailpipes; new Rebel Green body paint finish available exclusively for the new MINI John Cooper Works Hatch.
The sports car’s interior has exclusive John Cooper Works sports seats in Dinamica/fabric with integrated headrests, John Cooper Works entry sills, John Cooper Works steering wheel with multifunction buttons and shift paddles in conjunction with 6-speed Steptronic sports transmission, John Cooper Works gear lever or selector lever; cockpit displays, central instrument display and car key in model specific design and more.
For extreme driving fun with comfort and safety, the new model will also be available with the latest technologies including: park distance control; parking assistant; rear view camera; and Driving Assistant including camera-based active cruise control, collision and pedestrian warning with initial brake function, high beam assistant and road sign detection.
It also has lighting package with LED interior ambient lighting with continuously variable colour adjustment.
Another feature is the Comfort Access: electrically operated glass roof; interior and exterior mirror with automatic antidazzle function; seat heating; 2-zone automatic air conditioning; MINI navigation system; MINI navigation system Professional; MINI Radio; Visual Boost and the Harman Kardon hi-fi speaker system.
