It had to nappen BMw ae going to launch the new MINI Clubman and it will be on sale in the UK in November 2007.Available in three engine variants: Cooper D, Cooper and Cooper S, the new model has a new rear door mechanism and boasts more space for rear passengers and greater levels of safety.
We can all remember Morris Mini Traveller, Austin Mini Countryman and the Mini Clubman Estate, which enjoyed widespread success in the 1960s and were one of the most popular cars in Britain. Well the new MINI Clubman nevertheless stays true to the MINI design but the retention of short body overhangs, wide track, a long wheelbase and the high shoulder line rising towards the rear.
Modern high-performance engines, designed specifically for the 2nd generation MINI, feature new improvements to optimise fuel economy and emission management. Auto Start-Stop, Brake Energy Regeneration and a Gearshift Point Indicator are standard on all variants and help the MINI Cooper D Clubman to achieve a low emissions figure of 109 g/km CO2.
The Clubman is the next body style in the MINI range to join the successful Hatch and Convertible models, which have sold over one million models since 2001.
As with the Hatch models, the petrol engines will be assembled at Plant Hams Hall in the Midlands and the body panels and sub-assemblies are from Plant Swindon. This ‘MINI production triangle’ employs approximately 6,800 production associates in the UK.
On-the-road-prices:
MINI Cooper - £14,235
MINI Cooper D - £15,400
MINI Cooper S - £17,210
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