Is the 2021 Mini Cooper JCW GP a Good Mini? - Two Take 

What do you all think of the new Mini JCW GP?

On this episode of Zack scares Matt... lol

It's odd when manufacturers make a car aimed at enthusiasts, especially limited production, and bring out a car that seems like they didn't even ask an enthusiast what they would want.

I love watching Matt being a terrible passenger lol

I've watched one takes for a while, but I've never really seen Matt ride shot gun and look so scared / uncomfortable, it's hilarious!!

R53 was one of my favorite cars I've owned. Super neutral through the turns, made all my GTIs feel like mini vans. Intake, pulley, injectors, and it was so much fun

Also, these should be called "double take"

The price and that transmission 🤮 Veloster N with performance pack is only 30k, not 35.

14:15 the performance package adds +$2100 which puts the price just under 30k for Veloster N

It's so sad what's happened to Mini. I have an '06 JCW, and when it's working well, it's superb. But I would never buy another one, especially the current gen. Chinese knockoff is all too right. But it makes sense that Mini has given up on maintaining the ethos that made it popular when BMW has done the same.

I’m currently a happy R53 owner. I had high hopes for the mini electric, but they spoiled it with the range. It makes me happy to hear that you prefer the 06 over modern minis. Even after 16 years and 220k miles I still think my mini is fantastic. :)

Weird engine sound, not in a good way. It sounds like PS1 Gran Turismo.

I love this! Please do more of these “dual takes.” They remind me of some Canadians car reviewer twins, except for people that care more about the driving experience.

Overpriced and over styled, overall it’s disappointing to say the least. And it’s NOT MANUAL WTF MINI !

I’d have a Civic Type R, a Golf GTI TCR, a Focus ST or a i30 N over one of these. Maybe even a Megane RS

Love these two-takes. The interaction brings so much more to these little reviews, IMO.

Definitely curious about your experience in a "regular" Cooper S or JCW, hopefully with a manual. The value isn't great new, but I bought a used '16 Cooper S manual at 36k mi with 10 months on the warranty for 17k. A few select tweaks, like a beefy rear sway bar that makes it tripod, and it's been a great fun car on back roads, plus plenty of torque to maintain good pace on wider roads too, but torque steer has been a non issue. I turned off the simulationed engine noise immediately, and added an exhaust for fun and they actually sound pretty decent opened up. Test drove a Veloster N a couple times too, great car, but I like tinkering, so went used and the Cooper S had a lot of potential at the depreciated price point. F series cars have so far been way more reliable than 07-14, we'll see.

I just bought my chalk white 2020 Veloster N with the performance package. Paid 26k. Also doesn’t have pretty much any torque steer and can get Very stiff in sport +, actually too stiff. Idk who is going to buy this 40k hot wheels car.

They shouldnt listen to people that complain about its size, it's a damn mini. If anything they should continue its small size and just focus on making it better for cheaper or much better for some extra change. Get a focus or Golf if you want something bigger imo....which isn't shit.

Fun fact: the interior in the 2014-18/19 F chassis Minis is way nicer. There was some decontenting that happened for the ‘19-20 model year. The one-piece molded plastic door panels were the biggest giveaway. Also, seeing this has further proven to me that the S is the sweet spot for the F56.

These ones with both of y'all still so good. Matt has the most personality when he's just giggling in the passenger seat

This road is great cause it takes ya to the Sandstone Trailhead which is such a great hike up to Allen. I MISS THIS HIKE AND ROAD SO MUCH. Great vid boys!

The 2 takes are 🔥🔥

This thing is a fail. I have a 2012 Cooper S and have no interest in this car whatsoever. $10k+ too expensive.

They still haven't solved the tramlining! At least the suspension isn't crashy. Great video as always guys, spat my coffee at the TV packing comment hahaha

I'll take the R56 JCW with GP2 diffuser and stage 2 tune on it over this any day

Type R MSRP is 37,000, Veloster N with package is 30,000, it's a pretty big difference in price, this cooper is just way out there.

I have an 06 Mini Cooper and currently want a Veloster N, so it may be obvious that I agree with everything said here, but I probably would have been even harsher - a mini with delayed inputs and a slushbox is hardly a Mini at all. This car not having a manual is inexcusable.

I still remember driving b roads in near San Jose and running into a convoy of GP minis years and years ago. It was so much fun, they were all very spirited, and watching those things fly through corners is always a good time. But I have to say, even watching the video, I can almost see the mushiness they're referring to. Why not give this thing a manual?

“Hey look a bunny” 😂😂😂😂 love when it’s the Matt and Zack show

I had a 2013 Mini S with every desirable GP and JCW part on it. I also added a Quaife LSD and maxed the camber adjustment. It was the most capable FWD car I've ever experienced. The manual transmission was a peach, the turbo 4 pulled real hard after the playful lag was overcome. It had so much character. When I owned my Mini, I had a current gen Mini as a loaner three times. The best one was the manual 3 cylinder. It was best driven in eco mode where the silly fake engine noise turned off and you could actually hear the real engine sing. The other ones were S models, they were bland, especially with the auto. When I was shopping for my Mini, I test drove an R56 and F56 back to back, I loved how much more raw the R56 felt and how much smaller it felt. I was prepared that day to order an brand new F56 JCW, and walked away disappointed with the new Mini.

Zack and Matt doing reviews together is crazy good!

I had a 2015 F56 and it was dead reliable. It got totaled and I would definitely buy one again. For 45k, I think that is a bargain.

That nervous laugh from Matt going at the first corner without touching the brakes! Haha

They are missing the point ,, The automatic clutch / gearbox set up is similar to a dual clutch hence downshift up shift is always in gear

Zack kills the one takes! Two take is the next evolution. More enjoyable getting two different views and more of a dialogue.

Hey I think the 2 Takes are the best content on this channel but it would be even better if you put the interior cam in one of the lower corners

I love seeing videos where they are both driving and reviewing the cars. I'd much prefer being this over separated content

Video just started and I already want more two takes.

Type N with the performance package can be found for 28 and change, though some dealers might be marking up in your area

Soooo the guy in the background when you start driving at about 2 min is taking a leak? 😂

Focus RS money for Fiesta ST performance. Haha! Very well put.

I feel like you didn't have the car in sport mode. You have to move the trans lever to manual and hit the sport mode button

That road looks amazing

I am a MINI enthusiast. I have a 2015 cooper S that I upgraded with JCW tune and a few other goodies. I absolutely love it. It’s a manual transmission and I’ve even beaten Hyundai Veloster N in a drag race. The MINI is more luxurious than the Veloster which has a little to do with it being more expensive. With all that being said... the GP3 is still a let down for me. My two main issues are that it only comes in automatic and that the exhaust is NOWHERE NEAR as loud or as fun as my cooper S with JCW tune. I am glad I didn’t preorder one of these =/

Very fair review. I own a modified R53, and haven driven all JCW versions I agree that the R53 remains king of them all.

What a road! Shame I missed it during my last driving visit. Next time!

Finally an honest review on this thing. I like the car but like most things new and exclusive people get swept up in that and the actual truth gets hidden. Love the review and the honesty of it guys.

I’ve had the 2013 one with the VSA Peugeot engine.. Had to rebuild the entire engine well below 100k.. hope this engine lasts a bit longer

Knowledgeable car guys, fun to watch.

It's unanimously settled. These videos shall now be called "one /& or double- takes". Good job 👏 Matt and Zach 👍👌!

Are y’all going to do a review of the new Clubman JCW ?

More two takes please!

Two things this should have: Manual gearbox ✖ Great sound ✖ I30N/VelosterN i.e. drives like a bigger R56 and sounds apart

I was just quoted 28k for a Veloster N with performance pack. FYI

Veloster N with performance package is $30k keep and $28k real world procing. Civic Type R is $37k before markup. Veloster sounds better than bother the Type R and the JCW GP as well

Hey Matt and Zack ! Can you guys ask the owners what their plans for their car is ? I believe it would be very interesting to see what's possibly in store for the vehicles we see.

Transmission is a show stopper, no matter the rest....

Man, do I love when I get the Klap!! Zack and Matt doubleteam review ftw. Bonus: Zack and Matt try to escape the box canyon in Perfection in 'Tremors: Smoking Tire Edition' at 6:12

When it comes to the carbon sides , if mini would have molded the tops into the fenders and left the gap for aerodynamics (to look like some sort of mini super car) would have been sweet. To me it looks more like an afterthought with the way they are now

Should try the Clubman JCW. Same power, better response for some reason.

I think you should test the new Mini electric. Drives really well but the range isn’t the best at 130 mile

I’ve had two GPs and was a really early customer on the Gen1. I loved it. With this one..? No manual = No interest. Which sucks... I had the concept as my screensaver for months.

More two takes please!!

Feel like you all should call this a Double Take. Double Take = Zack & Matt giving their take. Two Take = Two cars in one video driven by either Matt or Zack

Wow road is awesome! Bet riding bike through that canyon would be epic. Where is it tho?

When this first was announced and I had my 2012 Countryman S ALL4 I was ecstatic that this was becoming a thing. Now that I can see a b-road test of this car I'm extremely disappointed by it's transmission being very slushbox and still having that typical BMW-mushy throttle response. Makes me glad I went with a 2019 MX5 over a 3rd gen JCW

Little sycamore canyon road... gets super thin and sketchy about 2 miles in but still so much fun!

I actually own one (number 963) here in the uk and from experience it’s great and can’t wait to get it on a track (defo this year), people call everyone and everything but as l say from my experience they are great 😁😁😁🇬🇧🇬🇧

lines up for a launch by the speed limit sign haha!

I wish I had roads like this near where I live, empty as that too.

Love the happy Gilmore quote!

"I'm going to turn this knob... you tell me whether you feel anything"

So it's ok but really needs a proper exhaust and a good map.

It looks as if Matt's been taking driving lessons. Nice driving Matt!!

I wish, You could test the strongest inline 3 cylinder version.

Looks like the GP shifts slower than the JCW auto? Zach drove the JCW and looked thrilled... but it was a manual.

Are you gonna drive the base one?

What area are you testing this Mini? This area looks really nice and peaceful.

Next gen needs rear biased awd at least as an option

That intro made me think my RU-vid app was glitching out for a second lol

Never beat the R53 supercharged gp1, it's just so good at thrills delivery. And that supercharged whining 🤣

These guys are so much better than The Straight Pipes.

I would imagine you can get this same engine in a JCW/S by just doing a tune or swapping some parts from the JCW Clubman/Countryman. As far as I understand the 300hp engine in the GP is the same as the JCW clubman/countryman. I guess they only put it in a special Cooper bc that amount of power overwhelms the front wheels, whereas the Clubman/Countryman have AWD. So a regular consumer looking for a Cooper S/JCW (more so the S buyers) wouldn’t know what it is, how to handle it, and would complain a bunch

Miss the R53!!!!

I propose a name TwinTake. Kinda like Twin Turbos, kinda like an Intake, too :)

Is this the same gp we get in the UK ? Cos watching this it seems like you drove it with the hand brake on...🤔

Where's this road located? It's really good

Can we get that front facing camera pointed a bit more to the road and not so much on the hood ? There's not much too see on most hoods anyway.

More 2 takes please

I do like the Type R looks more

Try a new manual JCW. I’ve daily driven one for the last 2 years and it’s awesome. 235 hp through the front wheels is the sweet spot for that chassis.

Veloster N DCT if auto a must Type R yes but not a tiny hatch anymore

I like minis, but at this price I'd have the M240i or a nice 997 911 with around 50k miles or less.

4:18 Veloster N is $29.7k msrp with the Performance pack.

I own a 2013 cooper s but is it wrong that I like fighting the steering wheel when stepping on it? 😳

What are the makes of both of their glasses

Just drove that road this past weekend

Way to go Zack, nice ride for Matt😆

I like the weird carbon wheel thingies and the lack of roof grab handles, the rest i just... come on Mini :(