F54 2020 Clubman is Coming
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2020 Clubman is Coming
A new front bumper/grille treatment, some headlight upgrades, piano black exterior trim options, a few new colors, available union jack taillights, some new interior trim options.... no major design changes. And then, of course, a bit later on, the high HP JCW version. Possibly 0 - 60 in under 5 ticks, for a price.
Stay tuned.
Stay tuned.
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All4 was referencing the JCW trim. It will have the 302 hp engine and drive train found in BMW's X2. That car at 3700# does 0-60 in 4.9. The Clubman looks to be a little more aerodynamic and a couple of hundred pounds lighter so, yeah under 5 seconds seems to be a reasonable estimate. I am having a hard time with the grill treatment though.
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When the new 300HP JCW shows up, it's gonna be fast. I don't see why it won't fly at least a second faster than what a mildly tuned Clubman S can now do. The new BMW X2 m35i, with essentially the same drivetrain as the new JCW Clubby is supposed to have, reportedly does 0 - 60 in 4.9. And the MINI will weigh much less. We'll find out soon enough.
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Looking forward to building a few when the MINI USA configurator will let us. Can't be MINI-less and my current Clubman lease ends this fall. And we do so love our Clubby. I'm getting too stodgy for the 300HP JCW, and my bones probably couldn't hack the firmer ride. But, we shall see....
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Upon further review of the pics posted in this thread (Thank you All4) I notice that the rear bumperettes are missing. This prompts the question - is this a Euro model or the US version? The lights in the rear bumper are also noticeably different (US or Euro?) I am disappointed in the continued poor quality of the body stampings. Note the vertical match lines of the doors where they seem to have been forced into alignment. My 2017 F54 has the same appearance and it just does not meet my idea of 'Premium' that BMW touts. Two critical omissions for a Premium vehicle is the lack of blind spot monitors and heated steering wheel option. The blind spot monitors are a serious safety issue with the Clubman (not currently available on the X2 either) and both vehicles really need them. Maybe a few less disco lights and childish "let's motor hard" messages could help pay for those monitors. I guess I will have to cough up a few billion $ and build my own factory!
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All4 was referencing the JCW trim. It will have the 302 hp engine and drive train found in BMW's X2. That car at 3700# does 0-60 in 4.9. The Clubman looks to be a little more aerodynamic and a couple of hundred pounds lighter so, yeah under 5 seconds seems to be a reasonable estimate. I am having a hard time with the grill treatment though.
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The word is that these versions of the Clubman and Countryman will require the auto tranny as the clutch and diff hardware required to handle the extra power are not available.
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I take that old school grill in black please The new UK Flag tail lights look so dorky IMHO. Mini would have been better off designing new tail lights with the brake lights combined and make it a solid looking bumper but what do I know I am just a Consumer and I am not buying the restyled Clubby 4 sure
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I take that old school grill in black please The new UK Flag tail lights look so dorky IMHO. Mini would have been better off designing new tail lights with the brake lights combined and make it a solid looking bumper but what do I know I am just a Consumer and I am not buying the restyled Clubby 4 sure
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I have to laugh at the continued use of Union Jack styling. Given recent happenings in the UK, the union won't be around for much longer! If it's English style/taste you want, use the flag of St. George (red cross on a white background). And of course BMW has threatened multiple times to move MINI manufacturing away from Oxford due to #BrexitShambles.
I like the new wheels though!
I like the new wheels though!
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My first post on NAM. I for one am really looking forward to the JCW clubman. It really have everything I could possible ask for in a car. Wanted a mini for so long- this might be the one for me. Going to hold onto my e46 zhp another year and hopefully find a cpo next summer. Number 1 requirement will be the malt brown leather. Open to exterior colors, 1st choose would be rebel green and black roof.
Will they stick the 8-speed or use a DCT?
Will they stick the 8-speed or use a DCT?
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My first post on NAM. I for one am really looking forward to the JCW clubman. It really have everything I could possible ask for in a car. Wanted a mini for so long- this might be the one for me. Going to hold onto my e46 zhp another year and hopefully find a cpo next summer. Number 1 requirement will be the malt brown leather. Open to exterior colors, 1st choose would be rebel green and black roof.
Will they stick the 8-speed or use a DCT?
Will they stick the 8-speed or use a DCT?
Word is it will be the 8 speed auto tranny in the high HP JCW.
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Thanks All4 for sharing. Ive seen a youtube teaser but these static pics really show the minor refreshes.
What is interesting is that the grille patterns (for both versions on the models in your pics) extend over the 'horizontal bumper'. Spy pics of the GP 3 door also show the latticework over the previously smooth black 'bumper'. new corp design language.....
I also really appreciate more piano black options for outside too. Badges, clubman letters etc. I see they started showing up in the config AFTER i got mine like it
What is interesting is that the grille patterns (for both versions on the models in your pics) extend over the 'horizontal bumper'. Spy pics of the GP 3 door also show the latticework over the previously smooth black 'bumper'. new corp design language.....
I also really appreciate more piano black options for outside too. Badges, clubman letters etc. I see they started showing up in the config AFTER i got mine like it
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Upon further review of the pics posted in this thread (Thank you All4) I notice that the rear bumperettes are missing. This prompts the question - is this a Euro model or the US version? The lights in the rear bumper are also noticeably different (US or Euro?) I am disappointed in the continued poor quality of the body stampings. Note the vertical match lines of the doors where they seem to have been forced into alignment. My 2017 F54 has the same appearance and it just does not meet my idea of 'Premium' that BMW touts. Two critical omissions for a Premium vehicle is the lack of blind spot monitors and heated steering wheel option. The blind spot monitors are a serious safety issue with the Clubman (not currently available on the X2 either) and both vehicles really need them. Maybe a few less disco lights and childish "let's motor hard" messages could help pay for those monitors. I guess I will have to cough up a few billion $ and build my own factory!
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