R56 2008 MINI Clubman review
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2008 MINI Clubman review
"Mini today made official the new Clubman, an all-new addition to the MINI model range. Set to made its world debut at Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Clubman will go on sale in Europe this November in three model configurations: the MINI Cooper Clubman, the MINI Cooper D Clubman and the MINI Cooper S Clubman. In the US market the MINI Cooper Clubman and the MINI Cooper S Clubman will be available early next year..."
This is from a new review on the 2008 Mini Clubman, from Top Speed. It includes various information on the features, design and performance of the new model. Also available is a video and wallpaper / photo gallery.
Here is the link to the full article:
2008 Mini Clubman - Top Speed
And the link to the picture gallery:
2008 Mini Clubman wallpapers and high resolution photos - Top Speed
This is from a new review on the 2008 Mini Clubman, from Top Speed. It includes various information on the features, design and performance of the new model. Also available is a video and wallpaper / photo gallery.
Here is the link to the full article:
2008 Mini Clubman - Top Speed
And the link to the picture gallery:
2008 Mini Clubman wallpapers and high resolution photos - Top Speed
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Lots of icks over on motoringfile.com about that less than appealing silver trim around the top. Which, can be ordered also in black. Even the Element and the Outback moved away from that "cladding" look.
Interesting link on motoringfile.com to the Business Week article on the design process of the Clubman: http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/...lubman-design/
Interesting link on motoringfile.com to the Business Week article on the design process of the Clubman: http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/08/...lubman-design/
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I like the back end paint very much...give it time to grow on you (or see it in person) or you risk ruining a nice feature of the car.
Sadly MotoringFile has attracted a large group of haters...it was true w/ R56, too. I feel sorry for MotoringFile in this regard.
Sadly MotoringFile has attracted a large group of haters...it was true w/ R56, too. I feel sorry for MotoringFile in this regard.
Last edited by gokartride; 08-07-2007 at 09:51 AM.
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The rear doors are perfect for a Clubman...I think it's appropriate that the car be more true to the classic Clubman then that it be similar to a coupe. MINI went to great lengths put classic doors on the Clubman. Yes, it's quirky, but again it ties into the heritage and that's how we can explain it to our disbelieving friends.
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Quote from UK Clubman press release:
The C-pillars and rear bumper of the MINI Clubman are painted either Silver or Black. The roof can be ordered in Silver, Black or Body Colour.
It's good to know choice will be available for those (moi included) who don't care for silver cladding. I think black would look very stunning, but I do like a blue/black combo.
All in all, I think the Clubman is daring, bold and will be oh so practical. Best of all, it hews to tradition. I admire companies who go against the "all one look" grain. Yea, MINI
The C-pillars and rear bumper of the MINI Clubman are painted either Silver or Black. The roof can be ordered in Silver, Black or Body Colour.
It's good to know choice will be available for those (moi included) who don't care for silver cladding. I think black would look very stunning, but I do like a blue/black combo.
All in all, I think the Clubman is daring, bold and will be oh so practical. Best of all, it hews to tradition. I admire companies who go against the "all one look" grain. Yea, MINI
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I hear ya...I don't need one having managed to re-tool my entire existance around a MINI in the coupe comfiguration. However, for those who do need/want/are looking forward to one, I think the combination of added space and very well-designed additional access will be much appreciated. I agree...the car is quirky, but so is the coupe...and I hope that quirkiness will win folks over where "more-of-the-same" approach will not. In any case, as creative/inventive as I've gotten w/ a MINI coupe, I expect Clubman owners will discover other great ways to press every square inch of their Clubman....and access to the same...into service.
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Yes, and in addition, the added weight of the Clubman may push more folks to get an MCS, further driving up the price. I do wonder how a Cooper Clubman will drive. If it winds up being as good as the cabrio (also added weight), then I'll worry no longer. It'll still be an assessment each person must make for themselves, though...that even happens w/ the coupe.
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Yes, and in addition, the added weight of the Clubman may push more folks to get an MCS, further driving up the price. I do wonder how a Cooper Clubman will drive. If it winds up being as good as the cabrio (also added weight), then I'll worry no longer. It'll still be an assessment each person must make for themselves, though...that even happens w/ the coupe.
I think the MCS and the Clubman are two different cars and I don't think the weight is going to be an issue .. I don't expect the Clubman to drive as the MCS for me the Clubman will be just to haul stuff around, for fast driving and fun on wisty roads I'll motor w/ the GP
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If the past is any indicator, folks will fall in love all over again. The car looks good now...it'll likely be amazing in the showroom!!!
Last edited by gokartride; 08-07-2007 at 12:35 PM.
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Much easier access with a fork lift. The open hatch door makes it difficult to get the lift in close enough to handle a palette of gold ingots.