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The MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door now offers Genuine MINI JCW Accessories, combining performance enhancements with visual upgrades. The package includes exterior components such as a roof spoiler attachment, rear diffuser, and winglets, which improve aerodynamics and reinforce the racing-inspired aesthetic. Carbon details like the tailpipe and fuel filler cap add a premium finish, while JCW hub caps and valve caps complement the 18-inch Lap Spoke 2-tone rims. The accessories are designed to align with the car’s sporty identity without altering its core driving dynamics.

Interior upgrades feature door pins finished in the Red Line design, maintaining the exterior’s motorsport theme inside the cabin. The accessories are available for the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door, with new images showcasing the model in Indigo Sunset Blue. The visuals highlight selected JCW components for exterior, interior, and wheel customization, demonstrating how the car’s sporty character can be further personalized.

Performance specifications remain unchanged, with the MINI John Cooper Works 3-Door delivering 170 kW/231 hp, 380 Nm of torque, and acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds. The car’s fuel efficiency is rated at 6.8 l/100 km (WLTP combined) with CO₂ emissions of 154 g/km, placing it in CO₂ class E. The accessories are positioned as optional enhancements rather than performance modifications.

The announcement was made by MINI, with new images released on 13 May 2026. The accessories are part of MINI’s Genuine Accessories range, aimed at owners seeking to further personalize their John Cooper Works models while retaining the brand’s driving-focused philosophy.