Saw this: http://www.theautochannel.com and thought it might be of interest.

 

Thanks for passing this along Buzzsaw. I still am not too clear on what the difference is between Mini Clubman and Mini One Clubman.

However, "New exterior colour combinations will be available for the Mini One Clubman. It will be possible to specify Silver or Black variants of this model with the same colour C-pillars. Previously the C-Pillar was always supplied in a contrasting shade." This is particularly interesting! Do you think this will be available in the US any time soon?

 

Engine size - 1.4L vs 1.6L?

 

No, they haven't ever brought over the One variant over the years, and I doubt that will change (although it's possible, I guess).

One's USED to be just normal Cooper engines with an ECU restriction on them to lower the HP and thus lower insurance rates in other countries. . I believe with the new second generation they've actually created a 1.4l lower HP engine for the One.

They've always been available in slightly different exterior options. The first gen ones couldn't be ordered with a white roof. It was always body color and featured flat black plastic trim like the mirrors, grille, and boot handle.

 

Great link,Thanks much.. Did you notice on the same page with the other articles the article about the mini Cooper D in Australia? The specs on the page make the TurboDiesel sound pretty cool.

 

Hello!!!
You can get the 75hp or 95hp Engine for MINI ONE Hatch.
ONE Clubman only gets the 95hp Engine.
It's the 1.4 PSA Engine... the same as in Peugeot 207 or Citroen C3.

MINI ONE with 55kw/95hp starts at 15300€
MINI ONE Clubman starts at 18300€
(naked)


OK -.- MINI ONE doesnt have racing ambitions, but they have the great MINI Feeling, and its driving really comfortable
And for the big Citys (Cologne,Berlin...etc) is ONE/ONE Clubman pretty cool you dont need more... only for the Autobahn.


Some new Mods
You can get the Frame of the Splitdoors in your Car colour, or all black. (Midnight black with black Frame)

For the german and european MINIs they get few new mods in Pepper/Chili Package..

The new models and Modified packages start here in March.

http://www.mini.de/de/de/mini_aktuel...bman_2009.html