http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/24/spied-2008-mini-clubman-2/

 

Looks better than I thought it would

 

I cant wait to see the S version, I think it would fill out the front end a little more

 

Hmm, I like it, I'm just not a fan of the roof

 

Taller roof = easier to seat the kiddos in the back seat.

 

It's not the height of the roof that irks me, it's the shape The way it "Peaks" at the left and right edge just looks "off" to me for some reason

 

Let me just say I'm happy that I have an '04...

 

Almost reminds me of a Land Rover Discovery roof. It does seem a bit odd. Maybe it is a mask that is covering something else up. Rest of it looks pretty good though.

 

The front of a MINI welded onto the back end of a Scion-box!

 

Does this also come with only the useless rearview autodimming mirror, like the one on the convertibles? It looks like the rear glass will be as useless as on the convertibles, with the pillar between the two rear windows.

 

Any rumored release dates yet? Still sometime for the 2008 model year?

 

From the front/side view looking back, it looks like a MINI-Hearse. However, from the side, it looks like there's a good deal of camo on the roof. Not sure why. Maybe it's to hide the economy sized moonroof :-)

Hopefully, the production model will have the same rear roofline as the coupes.

 

I really kind of like it. I'd also be willing to bet that the final version will look just a bit better. I'd drive one.

Chuck

 

Spring 2008 release date (Around February).

Love the car and look forward to take delivery. Seems to have "limo" like rear leg room and it appears to be that it will sit more than 5 passengers...

 

Well, if things work out I'll do my best to provide pics from the unveiling at this year's IAA

 

I drove an Astro van for a while. 2 rear doors just like the Clubman...plenty of rear visibility.

 

Went and looked back at the pictures. Didn't notice the roof before. Well the upside is less water in your lap when you turn a corner having your windows down.

 

Those are gonna be barn doors in back - look at the duct-taped quasi-license-plate-light thingie... and the windows/wipers...

Interesting. Needs an S version.

 

Oh wow! I must be getting less observent. Yes..there has to be a S version!...please.

 

Not only S version but JCW as well. This car is going to be awesome and better ride quality due to the longer wheelbase.

 

If they make an S version of the traveller/clubman then I'll be very disappointed. The S should be confined to the 2 door hatch.

 

Maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part but I don't belive the car is free of any cladding. Those big roof humps running the full length of the car on both sides can't possibly be the final product. The rear lights also look disguised and what about the puny exhaust hanging out the back like an afterthought!

 

awh c'mon, let the future clubman owners have a little fun

 

I guess I'm a traditionalist. The original traveller was geared towards practicality and not performance. I've also heard mention of of a JCW Traveller, which in my opinion would be totally absurd and only serve to dilute pedigree of the JCW brand.

 

Nyaah - more weight needs more horsepower! Ergo, "S".

JCW might be a little over the top though, so I agree with the purists there, though if it shares drivtrains you KNOW it will be available (and done).