http://www.cnbc.com/2017/07/07/mini-...a4-review.html

I agree with the value part. Greed has taken over and it is so sad to see this happen to MINI brand

 

MINI isn't trying to be a good value proposition. Many people are willing to pay up for the performance. Profit doesn't mean greed.

 

The car world is full of performance cars with good value proposition. MINI Clubman is still a mass produced car that needs to compete with compact SUVs and crossovers.

Greed usually manifests in seeking profit unreasonable ways. All pharma companies, in the news recently, multiplied the prices of drugs legally to increase profits. I don't think anyone is expecting MINI to take a loss by including basic necessities such as a rear-view camera as standard equipment.

"Performance" is highly debatable unless you want to classify Clubman as a minivan that handles better than sienna, odyssey, sedona etc.

This my opinion and I don't mean to offend any MINI loyalists. I like my MINI but my common sense is stronger than my loyalty to a car brand.