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Clare1
28th July 2007, 04:10 PM
We at MINI are pleased to announce details of the MINI Clubman. With a customer launch date of 10th November 2007, this exciting new bodystyle will be available as MINI Cooper Clubman (ML32), MINI Cooper D Clubman (MN52) and MINI Cooper S Clubman (MM32).

Priced at £1,210 above the equivalent R56 model, these new models offer flexible use of space, easier access through innovative door concepts, more space for rear passengers and high levels of safety and customisation options, all without compromising the MINI’s revered driving dynamics.

PRICING

MINI COOPER CLUBMAN FROM £14,235 ON-THE-ROAD
MINI COOPER D CLUBMAN FROM £15,400 ON-THE-ROAD
MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN FROM £17,210 ON-THE-ROADENGINES

Identical to the engines in the MINI Hatch, the MINI Clubman comes equipped with a wide range of innovative technologies.

MINI COOPER
The 1.6 litre four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated engine features fully variable valve management based on the BMW Group’s VALVETRONIC technology. This improves the engine’s response and refinement, as well as the all-round efficiency of the power unit.

Maximum power: 120hp at 6000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 160Nm at 4250 rpm
Top speed: 125 mph
Acceleration 0-62mph: 9.8 seconds
Fuel consumption combined: 51.4 mpg
CO2 emissions EU: 132 g/km

MINI COOPER D CLUBMAN
Four-cylinder turbo diesel with common-rail fuel injection and variable turbine geometry ensures optimum smoothness, efficiency and response even at low speeds. A diesel particulate filter almost eliminates diesel exhaust emissions and helps to make the MINI diesel engine one of the most environmentally friendly in its class.

Maximum power: 110hp at 4000 rpm.
Maximum torque: 240Nm at 1750-2000 rpm (260Nm with Overboost)
Top speed: 120 mph
Acceleration 0-62mph: 10.4 seconds
Fuel consumption combined: 68.9 mpg
CO2 emissions EU: 109 g/km

MINI COOPER S CLUBMAN
Powered by a 1.6 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with direct injection and a twin-scroll turbocharger complete with intercooler. Response time when accelerating is virtually instantaneous due to separating the channels of two cylinders each into exhaust manifold and turbocharger. This reduces the exhaust back pressure and plays a major role in ensuring that the charging effect of the turbocharger kicks in at just 1600rpm.

Maximum power: 175hp at 5,500 rpm.
Maximum torque: 240Nm at 1600-5000 rpm (260Nm with Overboost)
Top speed: 139 mph
Acceleration 0-62mph: 7.6 seconds
Fuel consumption combined: 44.8 mpg
CO2 emissions EU: 150 g/km

CO2 MEASURES

The MINI Clubman incorporates the same CO2 measures introduced on R56 Hatch models:

MSA – Automatic Engine Start/Stop
The Auto Start-Stop Function, available with manual transmission cars, automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is stationary and the driver puts the car into neutral. To restart, the driver only needs to engage the clutch before pulling away in the normal manner. The system may be de-activated at the touch of a button when not required. This technology will reduce both the fuel consumption and the emissions of the car.

iGR – Brake Energy Regeneration
Brake Energy Regeneration works by using an Intelligent Alternator Control (IAC) and an Absorbent Glass Mat battery to recycle previously lost energy, which saves fuel. The IAC reduces drag on the engine by only engaging when required to charge the battery, whereas a traditional alternator is always pulling power from the engine. Additionally, the energy generated by the engine on over-run (under braking or descending a hill) was previously wasted. Now this lost energy is utilised by the IAC to charge the battery. This technology reduces fuel consumption by approximately 3%.

SPA – Switch Point Display
Switch Point Display aids drivers of manual transmission MINIs in selecting the most economical gear in which to drive. The engine management system analyses speed, road situation and accelerator pedal position and based on this data calculates optimum gearing. The ideal gear is then displayed by number in the ****pit display. This technology can reduce fuel consumption if the customer follows the visual data.


UNIQUE FEATURES

The 3 Clubman models boast many unique features:

Up to 8cm more legroom compared to R56 Hatch
20cm more rear boot space compared to R56 Hatch (Seats up: 260 litres compared to 160 litres / Seats down: 930 litres compared to 680 litres)
Clubdoor providing improved access to the rear. Hinged at the back on the right-hand side of the car and opens against the direction of travel. For safety reasons, this door can only be opened when the front door is open. The Clubdoor does not require an outside door handle and therefore blends smoothly with the body of the Clubman.
Split Rear Doors, hinged at the outside to offer convenient access to the rear.
3 Rear Seats as standard (2 rear seats also available at no cost)
C-Pillars will always be in a contrast colour to the body, e.g. Silver C-Pillars 3AN cannot be selected with Pure Silver metallic paint, and Astro Black A25 will come with Silver C-Pillars 3AN as standard. Please see the product library below for any further clarification.UNIQUE EXTERIOR OPTIONS

Several options are unique to the MINI Clubman models:

2RS - 17" Pace Spoke Allow Wheels
A88 - Hot Chocolate metallic paint
Roof and Mirror Caps in Silver (Black and Body Colour also available)
Tow Bar available for Cooper/Cooper D models.
C-Pillars in SilverUNIQUE INTERIOR OPTIONS

FKE7 Cloth/Leather Ray - Hot Chocolate
T9E7 Leather Lounge - Hot Chocolate
4BS Interior World - Hot Chocolate
4UL Flat Load Boot Floor (standard with PEPPER/CHILI pack)
418 Luggage Compartment PackThis is going to be a fantastic new addition to the MINI Range! If anyone would like to get their names down for the Launch / Brochures then please do not hesitate to let me know, or email me mail@menzies.mini-dealer.co.uk (mail@menzies.mini-dealer.co.uk) with your full name, address and contact details.

Scottie
28th July 2007, 04:55 PM
I'm sorry but high level of safety!!! your having a laugh arn't you with the side door that opens out on to traffic.

Hinged at the back on the right-hand side of the car and opens against the direction of travel wouldn't it have been better to have it on the LH side.


Obviously well thought out but not for the UK Market.

AndyP & Lenore
28th July 2007, 05:26 PM
Claire, is there no Genuine Fake Mahogany Veneer option for the body panels from the window sill down?:D :D :D

A.;)

AndyP & Lenore
28th July 2007, 05:27 PM
And......

Did anyone else notice these words MISSING from Claire's post:

"Everyone on NMS is invited to the Pre-Launch Party!"

A.:p ;) :D

Scottie
28th July 2007, 05:50 PM
And......

Did anyone else notice these words MISSING from Claire's post:

"Everyone on NMS is invited to the Pre-Launch Party!"

A.:p ;) :D

not everyone ;) ;)

AndyP & Lenore
28th July 2007, 06:20 PM
not everyone ;) ;)

Did think about saying "Everyone (but not Scottiecoop) " but thought that would be a bit cruel.:D ;)

A.:D

Scottie
28th July 2007, 07:25 PM
Did think about saying "Everyone (but not Scottiecoop) " but thought that would be a bit cruel.:D ;)

A.:D

I like cruel.;) :eek: :D

john
28th July 2007, 09:02 PM
The national Press launch will be held in Aberdeen:D

KenL
30th July 2007, 02:14 PM
Not having a door on both sides is a HUGE mistake.

The RX-8 has a door on both sides, does it not?

Knowing MINI, they will probably introduce a second rear door, on the sensible side, as an extra cost option :rolleyes:

john
30th July 2007, 03:02 PM
Not having a door on both sides is a HUGE mistake.

The RX-8 has a door on both sides, does it not?

Knowing MINI, they will probably introduce a second rear door, on the sensible side, as an extra cost option :rolleyes:


Had they not fitted the door at all then no-one would have questioned it:)

KenL
30th July 2007, 03:18 PM
Had they not fitted the door at all then no-one would have questioned it:)

Exactly, it would have been better without, rather than a half-job :p

john
30th July 2007, 03:22 PM
Exactly, it would have been better without, rather than a half-job :p


Dont think of it as having a door missing,

rather its got an Extra door!!:) Mind over matter!!

KenL
30th July 2007, 03:39 PM
Dont think of it as having a door missing,

rather its got an Extra door!!:) Mind over matter!!

I can't, it is a mistake simple as that.

My only other thought is that they are showing no interest in serving the needs of the UK, South African, Austalian, New Zealand drivers. To me, this suggests their main focus is on the North American market.

euan
30th July 2007, 05:59 PM
What's innovative about it? They say it's innovative (twice) but I can't see anything new?

RX-8 does have 2 doors (thankfully, as I wouldn't fancy the climb over the transmission tunnel!), the brake regeneration etc is going out onto other BMWs and MINIs, two tone body is done by smart.

I suppose the innovative thing is that it's got one door, but that's more of a safety issue than innovative and I wouldn't be telling people about it! But how many people will buy it and only realise when they get it home it's only got a door on one side?