Mini is giving its Hardtop (and Convertible) a subtle facelift for the 2022 model year, and that features the high-performance John Cooper Works variant.

The 2022 John Cooper Works Hardtop was revealed on Wednesday. Timing for america hasn’t been introduced however we must always see the car in dealerships earlier than the 12 months is out.

The adjustments embody revised fascias entrance and rear that assist give the new hatch a good sportier look, thanks principally to the bigger grille which now extends all the best way right down to the entrance splitter. The fender accents and rear diffuser are additionally new designs, and there are two new paint choices: Island Blue metallic and Rooftop Grey metallic.

The inside has additionally been up to date to match the adjustments made to the remainder of the 2022 Hardtop lineup. This features a new 8.8-inch display screen within the middle of the sprint. A enjoyable contact is the altering coloration of the display screen; it goes crimson when the car is in sport mode. This operate additionally applies to the accessible display screen that mounts to the steering column.

No adjustments have been made to the powertrain. Beneath the hood, you may discover a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with 228 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. It drives the entrance wheels solely and might be paired with both an 8-speed automated or 6-speed guide. The automated is the faster choice, because it delivers 0-62 mph acceleration in 6.1 seconds versus the 6.3 seconds of the guide.

Different efficiency options of the John Cooper Works Hardtop embody adaptive suspension, a stainless-steel sport exhaust system, and Brembo brakes with four-piston calipers up entrance. A set of 17-inch (18-inch accessible) gentle alloy wheels additionally include the automobile.

Pricing and detailed specs for the U.S. market will probably be introduced nearer to the gross sales launch.

The 2022 replace to the Hardtop vary is definitely the second replace for the present era. A redesigned Hardtop is anticipated to bow in 2023 and can seemingly be the final fitted with an internal-combustion engine. Mini in March stated its total lineup will be electric by the early 2030s.

Talking of electrical Minis, a battery-powered model of the present John Cooper Works Hardtop is anticipated to be launched subsequent 12 months. It was previewed by the not too long ago revealed Pacesetter Formula E safety car.

For extra on the Mini Hardtop, learn the in-depth evaluations at The Car Connection.