Exclusive: How To Order an F66 MINI Cooper S in JCW Style in The US

DimON · вчера в 10:56

The best Cooper S you can buy right now isn’t on the MINIUSA configurator—and technically, not even available in the U.S. But thanks to a clever workaround discovered by our friends at MINI of Glencoe, there’s a way to get one.

The JCW Style package is a stealth-spec 2025 F66 Cooper S that delivers sharper looks, enhanced performance features, and a more premium driving experience—all without the full JCW price tag. It blends visual aggression with select performance upgrades, including shift paddles and the same upgraded brakes found on the full JCW.

The result is a Cooper S that finally lives up to the sporty reputation its badge implies.

Even more intriguing? There are reportedly only 20 of these in the entire U.S. market. MINI USA doesn’t advertise the JCW Style as an option, and unless you know how to coax it out of the ordering system—or get extremely lucky—you’re unlikely to ever see one.

Here’s how MINI of Glencoe pulled it off: during allocation, they added port-installed JCW accessories to a Cooper S build. That minor tweak triggered a system error, which reclassified the car from the usual “Classic” or “Favored” styles into a hidden “JCW Style” trim. Apparently other dealers have stumbled across this as well, but it remains a largely undocumented trick. Their own vehicle locator confirms the find—flagging Cooper S builds with the Black JCW seats, a component typically reserved for JCW models.

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This workaround essentially unlocks a unicorn spec—one that looks, feels a bit closer to a JCW without the cost or commitment. Most notably, it includes shift paddles, a feature MINI USA inexplicably omits from the standard Cooper S. It’s a small addition that dramatically changes the driving experience, especially for enthusiasts who want that extra layer of control.

The catch? This trick may no longer work. MINI of Glencoe doesn’t currently have another two-door hardtop allocation to test it again, and MINI could easily patch the loophole at any time. Still, the fact that it worked at all is telling—and tantalizing for anyone hoping to get more out of their Cooper S without going full JCW.

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The best part? The car we’re talking about is for sale as we speak. So if you want one of the most rare MINIs sold in in the US in 2025, you have your marching orders.

For a deeper dive into why this spec is so special, check out our full review: