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MINI John Cooper Works Named Future Classic At 2026 Autocar Awards

The MINI John Cooper Works has been named winner of Autocar’s Future Classic Award, celebrating its performance, character and unmistakable MINI appeal.

11 June 2026

MINI JCW Named Future Classic

MINI is celebrating a major award win after the MINI John Cooper Works was named winner of the Future Classic Award at the 2026 Autocar Awards.

The award recognises cars with the character, desirability and lasting appeal to become future favourites among drivers and enthusiasts. For the MINI John Cooper Works, it is a fitting result for a model built around performance, personality and unmistakable MINI attitude.

A True Performance MINI

The MINI John Cooper Works has always stood out for its sharp handling, compact proportions and energetic driving feel. It brings together everyday usability with the kind of character that makes every journey feel more involving.

Autocar praised the MINI John Cooper Works for its hot hatch charm, trademark desirability and driving dynamics, recognising its significance in today’s performance car market.

Built With Character

In a market where many cars can feel increasingly similar, the MINI John Cooper Works continues to offer something distinctive. Its bold styling, responsive performance and motorsport-inspired feel make it a car with genuine personality.

That is exactly why this award matters. A future classic is not just about speed or specification. It is about how a car makes you feel, how memorable it is to drive and how strongly it connects with the people who own it.

Discover MINI Performance At Williams MINI

The MINI John Cooper Works continues to prove why it remains one of the most exciting models in the MINI range. Fun, focused and full of character, it delivers the performance spirit that has always been central to the John Cooper Works name.

Discover the MINI John Cooper Works at Williams MINI. Get in contact with our team today to learn more about the latest MINI range and available models.

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