2021 Mini John Cooper Works GP - POV Driving Impressions
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A few people already commented but yes, the number all over the car (302) is specific to THIS Mini. They are very limited, only 2000 of these JCW GPs are being produced, and you got the 302nd :)
3000 not 2000
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Most channels stop doing the sound system test, please never stop it. It's the reason i watch your videos!
i like how that honda odyssey casually passes him going 100 mph @16:17
Cant be late for soccer practice
It must be a fast odyssey for Odyssey
Minivans are pretty speedy on the road from my experience. Slowest cars are convertibles, hybrids and gang bangers.
@@lkae4 such a vague and inaccurate statement.
JackM What are you having trouble comprehending about my statement?
I just traded in my 21 type r for this.....I Iove this car!!! If you are looking for a street legal go kart this is basically it. Loved type r but wasn't me, does not bring the same smile this did. I recommend if you can find one drive it you will smile and laugh for sure. It's like a fwd mi I hellcat
I lost my tuned 426whp Type R to it catching on fire and I got a Mini JCW GP3 as the replacement and I LOVE it. I test drove one and knew I had to have it. The car is insanely good and the handling is quicker but not as stable as my R was but it's super fun. I's a really amazing car, stock it actually feels just as fast if not faster than my Type R was. I like it so much that I hope I can get a second one someday just because. I'm #1672
@RickStarzz do you have the same complaint as him in terms of the steering feel/ accuracy or do you have a different take on that? Would like to know someone else’s opinion
I don’t have the car anymore but I will say the handling at launch is not as stable as mentioned above. But I had no issues on steering feel it was just fun and would take it over a lot of vehicles today.
Beast!....I love the Mini Coopers I got a R53
thats the best one :)
I’ve never driven a R53 but something tells me they’re the best of the “modern” MINI’s. I owned a Manic tuned R56 S and wish I never traded it in for my GTI. The GTI is fantastic but nowhere near as fun, engaging or filled with character as my old Cooper S.
19:42 a poping car is a happy car
The 302 is the model number im pretty sure
Ahhhhhhhh! That makes sense
Yuppppp
But it's hilarious that the HP is one shy from the model number
William Selk 4 shy
Yep, they number them up to 3000, I have 2502
You can disable the Active Sound Device (ASD) with Carly for BMW or Bimmercode. That makes the sound more realistic and true. 3,000 made for the world and 500 came to the US. #2974.
I turned off the Active Sound Device (ASD) by setting it from very loud to hybrid. It's now just the true engine and exhaust noise. A huge difference.
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Your videos are amazing! No one shows what the cars can actually do as you do, keep it up.
That’s the goal, thanks!!
Yes indeed! Your camera is killer!! Crystal clear 3D like video.
I won a Mini Cooper Business edition last year. Idea was to sell it, until I drove it. Mini's are crazy fun to drive. It a basic model but its so fast and sticky to the road.
Wow! That car looks like a handful! Your video does a job of capturing that.
Keep up the great work love you’re vids
I think at 12:25 you nailed it. A lot of people do, in fact, want a high-performance car with an auto for an affordable price. That's one of the main reasons I got my GTI recently. It came down to a GTI or an Elantra GT Sport. I wanted a hatch and a good automatic, which it turns out the GTI's DSG is probably the best right now in terms of the more "mainstream" brands. But man this car looks insane. That's a good bit of power for FWD. I was expecting the transmission to be kinda meh, but it seems not to be. I don't know that the GP in particular is a good daily-able car though, which kinda devalues the automatic. I just wish they'd stop with the fake engine sound. It sounds even more fake on camera somehow.
Only thing with GTI’s, you see them everywhere everyday. Not the same with a GP, they super rare and very few own them let alone even know about them.
Isn't it just the bmw 8 speed ZF?
Unofficial Doug Score:
Weekend categories:
Styling 6
Acceleration 5
Handling 7
Fun Factor 7
Cool factor 7
Total weekend score: 32
Daily Categories:
Features 5
Comfort 4
Quality 6
Practicality 5
Value 3
Total daily score: 23
Final score: 55
I have no idea if Doug has scored a GP. I did this myself as a best guess 😅
😂😂
I wonder if the steering is GP specific because my 2020 Cooper is the most direct steering I’ve ever felt.
Never seen one in person it definitely be rare whoever gets one and sounds like its srt4 with good ole tourqe steer
Modern MINI’s have always had fast and responsive steering. It’s what contributes to that “go kart feel”. Dial back that steering response and feedback and you lose a lot of that character. BMW/MINI is really getting soft. Hopefully the GP’s steering can be corrected with more negative camber or upgraded control arms or something. Maybe even an electronic power steering “tune” too.
it has 306 horse power, and the number on the side panel and the passenger side are the unique numbers of the car, I have 1948.
2502 here
Sweet ride, its high on my list. I'll need to hurry up and win that lottery though, usually I don't buy anything less than 10 years old and I just don't think this will depreciate enough or even be easy to find in the classifieds. Great couple of videos on it, I also checked out one of the C8 so far, fun figuring out where you are driving since its local.
Hey and great talking to you! I'm the BMW guy with an old green Silverado at the Shell station in Plymouth after you spent the day at Waterford Hills.
Hoping he sees this comment eventually. Sweet that u got to meet him
I love mine got the clubman all4 JCW 🎉🎉
like the new display.
New Hot Hatch king.:)
Definitely an upgrade. I do videos just like you of my Camaro SS. Great video once again 👌🏻
Good in-depth and honest review . You only missed out telling the people how good the brakes are on this car look forward to track review
Like all previous GP’s it’s really built for MINI fanatics and no one else. It’s certainly not much of a value proposition but MINI knows that. I’m a huge fan of MINI’s, having owned a a Manic Motorsport tuned R56 S which I wish I never sold! Sounds like the newest GP is a tad numb which a MINI should never be. First gen R53 GP was the most “pure” modern MINI. Kinda downhill since.
I need you to drive this one on high speed. There is so much fun and potential.
It went down today at the track, it was a lot of fun!
I liked this car more at the end of the video than the beginning.
That 0302 is the production number
I have gp2 is the best , I try gp3 , no sensations no emotions no sound 😵💫
Yup gana buy one of these soon. Sold.
0:04 is it weird that I like the car chime
Separating from this car and hot hatches specifically. Would be absolutely cool if you could get your hands on a regal gsx with a stage 3 package, or any w body style Regal gs. It was and still is a proper sleeper and surprisingly alive even though you would think a church goers car looks numb.
The car has Apple Careplay as standard on your larger 8.8inch display :)
No Pops an bangs ??? Try it in Sport 😉
Oh this is the car that the Italian guy rolled the same day he got it 😂😂. Awesome little machine.
That’s a beautiful car 👍🏼😀
Can you review the countryman or clubman
He did I think
Dude that’s crazy I thought those were slow good vid 😁
Pretty sure the 302 is the number of the car not the hp. These things are absolute monsters
True! If I remember correctly, the number on the one Doug Demuro reviewed was five hundred and something.
@@arny9464 AMMO NYC detailed number 1
Did anyone notice the LED lights around the centre screen area replicate the tachometer reading?
OMG I would be afraid I’m going to end up driving into a ditch.
when do you think the new mini will be released?
Is it better than the Kona?
This car seems obsessed with circles
Bouncy!
In the future can you do a 97-06 tj wrangler auto? Idk your lineup and what you have coming but maybe?😂
Jesus Christ why? Talk about a shitty driving experience.
Your roads look bad, lovely car.
the active sound generator noise is wierd...
Sounds like it needs new shocks !
So TLDR, would be a good car if it wasnt ruined by post-Biermann BMW. Numb lifeless steering sounds familiar. Also slushbox, really ?
It wud be a drift king with an rwd drivetrain
Grinding noise at 11:26??
Yea what’s that noise that just appeared
It’s the tires on the smooth pavement
@@TheTopher Oof. High-performance, indeed.
It looks like a fish from the front.
Why isnt this 6spd
ik a lot of comments but im in shock. this has to be the most undesirable Frankenstein abomination of a vehicle i have ever seen. this is a joy to watch its kind of hilarious. to each their own i guess lolol
There definetly is Apple car play, however its Wireless and only shows up when your Phone is connected.
Ahh, good old Bmw Apple CarPlay. Good to know, thanks!
How did you get a reverse camera on your GP ? i thought none of them have one, thx
Surprised to see 5 lug wheels
For the record, it does have Apple Car Play.
Devi aprire lo scarico e un tombino cosi
You're totally honest in your drive but this literally shouts the question, who would actually buy one of these??? Massive torque steer, combined with terrible on center feel. It looks mildly dangerous when you're on the power, going around a turn on a relatively bumpy road. I mean if you're creating something called GP, it better be superb from a driving feel standpoint. This seems anything but that. In comparison, a CTR has legendary feel, is likely just as quick, costs less, and has more space. I owned a type r for a month, until I decided yeah too much car for the street, and not for me anymore.... there seems worse in literally every way. JCW clubman seems the better 300hp mini - but now that I've seen the odd steering feel/on center numbness - I'm not sure I'd actaully want one of those either. Wish you could've gotten a '20 jcw clubman to drive.
Most people aren't going to be doing 89mph on an entrance ramp. The car is fine and fun for those who enjoy the Mini experience.
It's a track weapon that prioritizes bruce force over the precision you'd find in a CTR.
If you look at the GP3 as a discount 80K performance vehicle as opposed to a 35K practical hot hatch, it makes way more sense. Frankly the CTR comparisions are a bit lazy.
@@eltraficoradio Lazy? Ok, throw practicality out the window (whcih is funny cause the CTR is more practical). Lets talk pure performance - The CTR is also the better track car with superior dynamics, and cheaper. You have to be an absolute MINI fanboy to buy this.
@@j_merlotte5467 The CTR is incredibly easy to drive and you instantly know the limits.
The brute force and sheer fun factor of the GP3 is something you can't get in any other hot hatch. You buy this thing to hit the track with BMWs and Porsches and not feel out of place.
If I wanted something like a CTR, I'd buy a CTR.
Mike Gray I don’t understand your bmw Porsche inclusion. Type R is going to beat you around the track, not sure why you’re referencing Porsche and bmw. Glad you like it tho. It’s a niche of a niche of a niche
I will choose the Megane Trophy instead of this
Unfortunately, we don't have that option over here. We're very limited.
how can you not have a manual option? crazy
I thought he said, “I haven’t drove a car that twerks in years” 💀
这么快就开上了
I'd totally have one if Minis were reliable.
torque steer...
No manual? Lame
3rd
How much hp?
301
@@zachsteele6964 thnx
2nd
Gg keep it up btw first
I would still take an Accord 2.0T over this.
It’s such a me too car though. But are nice rides. I see too many of them
Yeah I feel like it's better for daily stuff, plus it won't break every 15 minutes
Matt Huffines I agree! See way too many Honda Accords. And even tho they have a similar 2.0T the GP3 would smoke the Accord in just about everything performance wise. Accord will have better gas mileage and be more reliable.
Manual parking brake, yet no manual trans. Mini is dumb.
Sad to see that a limit edition car gets into hands that do not know that car. It has 306hp...
The US production spec has 301 hp. Says it right on the vehicle’s monroney from Mini.
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"Mini Coopers are money pits"- Scotty Kilmer.
Automatic is boo boo
Lul hideous looks. Can't talk trash about the Civic R looks with thing around. One of my guys Pdi'd this thing and I took a ride to get lunch about half a mile away. Bone jarring ride...like no wheel travel harsh. Salesman told me theyre trying for 10k markup (lulz), for 55k+ (even 46k) is for Mini enthusiasts only because I'm looking at a M240i right in front of me with more HP, rwd, no cost 6 speed manual for 47k. You must have a peanut brain to buy one of these....unless you really like Minis.
A lot of MINI owners that really love the brand are getting these as track weapons, as much as I love MINI, these are a bit much, if I were getting one I'd just get an S and daily it
Yeah youre correct it's for Mini people only because it's main competition is the CTR and already it's slower, less refined suspension, massive torque steer, auto only/no manual or dct options,$$$...like I said the M240i is sooo much more fun and it's literally in the same dealer lot.
You would definitely have to be clueless and sad hipster to choose this over an M240i.
@@theautomator2001 not to mention the potential to mod a m240i even a simple remap would be close to 400bhp 😂🙈
Simply can't stand steering wheels with those massive thumb bolsters on the front.
Lol so much steering input on this little car. Clearly not a driver's car.
This car is so overpriced along with the G-class
The Lonewolf it ain't worth buying as well if u are looking for a very reliable car. From what I've heard, they are unreliable, can become money pits and don't last long.
Itz Brandon exactly , i would buy myself a 2020 toyota camry top trim with half the price and triple the reliability
@@Ramstein83 hmmm 🤔. Should I buy a Mini GP3( limited production of 500 for the US and 3000 worldwide) which is a track focused street car or a Toyota Camry 🤪? Most will not understand or appreciate what the GP is and those who do will feel fortunate to have one.
Really wanted this car until I realized I’d be paying 45k for an Interior from 2010
An interior from the 2000s or 1990s will cost you even more.
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You're fourth
@@henjoh69 and your fifth
boeing_737700 RBLX And i don't care
ok ok im sorry but this has to be one of the ugliest cars on the market. That spoiler holly cow thats hideous
This car is weird.