2022 Mini John Cooper Works Convertible Review: Easy to Love

Auto123 reviews the 2022 Mini John Cooper Works convertible.

There's no need to introduce the Mini, a car with a rich, varied and sometimes glorious history. But we’ll do it anyways:

The first little car to bear the name was created in 1959 by John Cooper and Alexandre Issigonis. It immediately stood out because of its size (small) and shape (boxy), but also for its rally exploits. John Cooper, a driver and also a tuner, was intrigued by its very low centre of gravity and its handling. He began modifying it, and pretty soon the Mini was a rally champion.

At the time, its 998-cc engine produced 55 hp and could reach 140 km/h - enough to make a name for itself, let's say.

A little more recently, we had the chance to test drive the 2021 Mini John Cooper Work convertible. Sixty-two years separate these two models. Sadly, we never had the chance to drive the 1959 model, but for having driven one in the 1970s, we can assure you that the Mini of today hasn't aged a bit: it's still tons of fun to drive, even if it has its good and bad sides. 

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