More doors, more space, more legroom, more individuality, more British production. Same great driving dynamics, same leading residual values, same low emissions. That's what the new Mini Clubman, which came to Malta last Friday week, is all about.
Available in three engine variants (Cooper, Cooper D and Cooper S), the new model offers practical flexibility, easier access through innovative door concepts, more space for rear passengers and high levels of safety and customisation options.
The new car takes inspiration and styling cues from the Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman and the Mini Clubman Estate. It's still a Mini, so owners get short body overhangs, wide track, a long wheelbase, the high shoulder line rising towards the rear and, of course, Mini decals for the roof.
The new Clubman is 24cm longer than the Hatch. Inside, it offers 8cm more legroom for rear passengers and is the first new Mini to enter the market with five seats. Boot capacity has increased to 260 litres with the seats in place, and up to 930 litres with the rear seats down. Access to this extra space has been made easier through the split rear doors and additional Clubdoor on the right-hand side.
Modern high-performance engines, designed specifically for the second generation Mini, feature new improvements to optimise fuel economy and emissions management. Auto start-stop, brake energy regeneration and a gearshift point indicator are standard on all variants. The greatest impact is on the Mini Cooper D Clubman, which achieves a hybrid-matching 109 g/km C02.
The Clubman's compact proportions and low-slung look create the same dynamic appearance as all models in the Mini family. While on the left-hand side the large, front passenger door provides easy access, the additional door (40 cm wide), on the right-hand side provides an added convenience for back-seat drivers, or for owners looking to fill their boot.
The Clubdoor is hinged at the back and opens against the direction of travel. For safety reasons, this door can only be opened when the front door is open and is much shorter than the front door. The Clubdoor does not require an outside door handle and therefore blends smoothly into the body of the Clubman.
The two piece split-door is a modern interpretation of an authentic detail found on the Mini's classic forerunners. Hinging at the outside, the rear doors open up easily to the left and right offering convenient access to the rear.
From behind, the Cooper and Cooper D Clubman are the same design. The Cooper S Clubman differs by a white third brake light and hexagon-design grid inserts either side of the registration plate, that match the front grille. Most obvious, are the two exhaust pipes either side of the body.
From the front, the roofline contour is all that separates the new Clubman from the Hatch. But the front views are subtly differentiated between the Clubman models. The edges of the Cooper air intakes swing up slightly to present a more cheerful face in the rear view mirror of the car in front. The radiator grille on the Cooper and Cooper D Clubman is chrome; a sporty-looking black honeycomb for the Cooper S Clubman.
The interior design of the new Clubman replicates the design changes introduced on the second-generation Hatch. The opportunities for personalisation are just as varied with four interior colours and a wide range of trim options including Brushed Alloy and glistening Piano Black.
The generous luggage compartment offers 260 litres, 100 litres more than the Hatch, and easy loading options thanks to the split-rear doors. Folding down the rear seats provides 930 litres (250 litres extra compared to the Hatch), and a completely flat luggage compartment floor is available as an option.
The new Clubman enters the market with a choice of three engines: Valvetronic-inspired 1.6-litre petrol in the Cooper, 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel in the Cooper D and 1.6-litre twin-scrolled turbocharged petrol in the Cooper S.
The new Mini Clubman has its roots in the 1960s when the Morris Mini Traveller and Austin Mini Countryman first came on the market, and later the Mini Clubman Estate in 1969. The Mini Clubman Estate reached the end of its lifecycle in 1982 having sold 197,606 units.
Available in three engine variants (Cooper, Cooper D and Cooper S), the new model offers practical flexibility, easier access through innovative door concepts, more space for rear passengers and high levels of safety and customisation options.
The new car takes inspiration and styling cues from the Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman and the Mini Clubman Estate. It's still a Mini, so owners get short body overhangs, wide track, a long wheelbase, the high shoulder line rising towards the rear and, of course, Mini decals for the roof.
The new Clubman is 24cm longer than the Hatch. Inside, it offers 8cm more legroom for rear passengers and is the first new Mini to enter the market with five seats. Boot capacity has increased to 260 litres with the seats in place, and up to 930 litres with the rear seats down. Access to this extra space has been made easier through the split rear doors and additional Clubdoor on the right-hand side.
Modern high-performance engines, designed specifically for the second generation Mini, feature new improvements to optimise fuel economy and emissions management. Auto start-stop, brake energy regeneration and a gearshift point indicator are standard on all variants. The greatest impact is on the Mini Cooper D Clubman, which achieves a hybrid-matching 109 g/km C02.
The Clubman's compact proportions and low-slung look create the same dynamic appearance as all models in the Mini family. While on the left-hand side the large, front passenger door provides easy access, the additional door (40 cm wide), on the right-hand side provides an added convenience for back-seat drivers, or for owners looking to fill their boot.
The Clubdoor is hinged at the back and opens against the direction of travel. For safety reasons, this door can only be opened when the front door is open and is much shorter than the front door. The Clubdoor does not require an outside door handle and therefore blends smoothly into the body of the Clubman.
The two piece split-door is a modern interpretation of an authentic detail found on the Mini's classic forerunners. Hinging at the outside, the rear doors open up easily to the left and right offering convenient access to the rear.
From behind, the Cooper and Cooper D Clubman are the same design. The Cooper S Clubman differs by a white third brake light and hexagon-design grid inserts either side of the registration plate, that match the front grille. Most obvious, are the two exhaust pipes either side of the body.
From the front, the roofline contour is all that separates the new Clubman from the Hatch. But the front views are subtly differentiated between the Clubman models. The edges of the Cooper air intakes swing up slightly to present a more cheerful face in the rear view mirror of the car in front. The radiator grille on the Cooper and Cooper D Clubman is chrome; a sporty-looking black honeycomb for the Cooper S Clubman.
The interior design of the new Clubman replicates the design changes introduced on the second-generation Hatch. The opportunities for personalisation are just as varied with four interior colours and a wide range of trim options including Brushed Alloy and glistening Piano Black.
The generous luggage compartment offers 260 litres, 100 litres more than the Hatch, and easy loading options thanks to the split-rear doors. Folding down the rear seats provides 930 litres (250 litres extra compared to the Hatch), and a completely flat luggage compartment floor is available as an option.
The new Clubman enters the market with a choice of three engines: Valvetronic-inspired 1.6-litre petrol in the Cooper, 1.6-litre turbocharged diesel in the Cooper D and 1.6-litre twin-scrolled turbocharged petrol in the Cooper S.
The new Mini Clubman has its roots in the 1960s when the Morris Mini Traveller and Austin Mini Countryman first came on the market, and later the Mini Clubman Estate in 1969. The Mini Clubman Estate reached the end of its lifecycle in 1982 having sold 197,606 units.