Posted on Saturday 28 July 2007
Updated with full gallery after the jump.
BMW officials have finally released details for the new Mini Clubman stretch, less than two years after it was first displayed as a concept car. A longer wheelbase, vertically-split tailgate and a single suicide-style rear-opening door on the non-driver’s side differentiate the new Clubman from the regular Mini hatch.
The engine range kicks off with the base 1.6L naturally-aspirated petrol four-cylinder mill, which develops 120hp and 160Nm of torque. This is followed by the new 1.6L common-rail diesel with 110hp and 240Nm of torque and the turbo 1.6L petrol engine in the range topping Clubman S, which produces 175hp and 240Nm of torque. All three engines will be available with a six-speed manual as standard or an optional six-speed auto.
Pricing should be announced closer to the car’s sale launch early next year and the car will make a showing at September’s Frankfurt Auto Show.
not bad
Too small (for US).
What a waste of resources for the development of this car. It’s not a clubman as it should: very little space and a VERY high rear sill.
I used my uncle’s original clubman to move my student belongings, including the small fridge. Even if you managed to put it in, you could lose your spine trying to lift it over that sill.
I admit that I was expecting the new clubman to be a more upmarket Kangoo (with lovely suiside door..)