The 2023 configurator is now up with a lot of changes. Their is now only two trim levels with signature and iconic. Oddly their is no mention of Dynamic Dampening. I have not spoken to a dealer as of yet and not sure if they deleted that. Apple carplay is now standard with the lowest level, but again the lowest level from last year has been deleted. Several other changes I have noted and questions to ask a dealer. I am contemplating ordering a JCW Clubman. I did hear that VW has suspended their manufacturing for the time being.

 

I've heard that you can still order a Signature Plus if you talk to the dealer. Not sure why it was removed from the configurator.

For the Cooper SE, they only have Sig+ and Iconic in the configurator. I didn't check all the other models, but it seems very inconsistent.

 

I placed a factory order for a JCW last week. The adaptive suspension is gone, apparently due to global chip shortages. The heated steering wheel was gone but it now shows back on. The dealer said Mini is not installing security alarms either, but my build shows it...

 

I ordered a JCW Clubman on May 23rd. I was given a credit for the heated steering wheel issue and the only thing mentioned about suspension on my order sheet is Sport Suspension code (ZJS). I couldn't get the hands free tailgate operation either although my wife was able to get it on her order that was placed back in March. My order sheet does have the alarm on it which is one thing my wife couldn't get on her Clubman S when she ordered hers. Any status change from code 47 for you yet?

 

Nothing yet.

 

Same here. Hope I'm not waiting until September or later.

 

too bad it is discontinued in Canada.

 

What is discontinued in Canada, the car or an option?

 

The car. No more clubman in Canada

 

Have you heard anything about why?

 

They said it's not selling well. Most people buy the bigger countryman option.
But I don't feel that's true. I see quite abit of clubmans around.
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There is nothing mini or sporty about the Countryman. It looks more like a SUV which many manufacturers already offer. I'll take the Clubman any day over another SUV or Crossover type of vehicle. At least the Clubman has some history among British cars.. I'm surprised Canadians are willing to give that up. I agree with you about that's hard to believe.

 

Ya hopefully they will bring it back sometime in the future. Maybe an electric version

 

This is most likely the last year for Clubman’s everywhere.

 

Hadn't heard that. That's interesting.