Mini ClubMan 2015

The previous generation Mini Clubman was not just a willingness of those responsible of the German-British brand marketing to propose a model more in their range. The Mini Clubman Estate  first name  was founded in 1969 and has a successful career, particularly in the UK where it was sold until 1982. His replacement introduced in 2007 has successfully sold (212,000 copies worldwide) and answered a need for space of the Mini customers. Yet despite its atypical style, he suffered internal competition Countryman version, available in 5-door it and therefore family.

It is therefore on this issue that the engineers have been working for this new generation, bigger and even jumping desired market segment, as it now compare to premium compact ... As the BMW 1 Series.

The line of self is transfigured. Clubman increased by 27 cm in length (4.25 m), 9 cm in width (1.80 m), and 10 cm wheelbase (2.67 m). And it shows profile with a neo-retro design pushed to its climax. Some see himself an air of Ford Thunderbird at the front.

Both doors trunk grant it an undeniable exotic and rather easy access to the cargo hold, although the volume is not the most generous of its new category (from 360-1250 liters). If you live in the city, you can however be hampered by opening these doors when a wall or just another vehicle behind. Prudence then when you engage the automatic opening!

We were not very convinced of the diesel supply in previous versions, while we could not wait to discover this Cooper D 150 hp.

And it is clear that this mechanism is very respectable. Discreet, flexible (330 Nm) and performance (0-100 km / h in 8.5 s), this diesel works well with the new 8-speed automatic transmission. And consumption is very low, as we measured 5.9 liters per 100 km on a course swallowed at high speed.


Mini is often synonymous with suspensions of drought. This is less the case today. Without being the undisputed reference in comfort, Mini Clubman offers a rather good compromise, and always favors a nervous driving. Agile and playful when we like to tease, she has a better calibrated direction on other models in the range, including the new BMW X1.

 About Price : 

On the first level, the equipment is rather full (16-inch alloy wheels, leather steering wheel, air conditioner, radio, board computer ...) ... In a rate that still starts at 22.900 $ Clubman 102 hp essence.


The Cooper D 150 hp starts from 27,900 $ and 43,710 $ achieved even on our trial version packed with options!

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