Comments on: Clubman Debuts on the Streets of Geneva http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/ MINI Cooper news, reviews and opinion. Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:41:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: MotoringFile » Archive » More of the Clubman’s Secret Geneva Debut http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102948 MotoringFile » Archive » More of the Clubman’s Secret Geneva Debut Fri, 09 Mar 2007 13:43:40 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102948 <p>[...] As seen on MF yesterday, MINI sent around a camoflauged 2008 Clubman through the streets of Geneva in hopes of getting some viral publicity for the new car. Mission accomplished. [...]</p> [...] As seen on MF yesterday, MINI sent around a camoflauged 2008 Clubman through the streets of Geneva in hopes of getting some viral publicity for the new car. Mission accomplished. [...]

]]> By: Ted http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102927 Ted Fri, 09 Mar 2007 12:55:13 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102927 <p>How about a panel edition of the Clubman? Similar to the recent Chevy HHR panel version.</p> How about a panel edition of the Clubman? Similar to the recent Chevy HHR panel version.

]]> By: Markus http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102874 Markus Fri, 09 Mar 2007 07:00:29 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102874 <p>on youtube you can find another video where you better can see what´s drawn on the driver´s side...</p> <p><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjmg8gJxoME">Stop staring at me</a></p> <p>greets Markus</p> on youtube you can find another video where you better can see what´s drawn on the driver´s side…

Stop staring at me

greets Markus

]]> By: Jake http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102835 Jake Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:15:27 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102835 <p>The "S" version will be the one I want when it is finally available. Enough leg room in the back for my growing little-guy. In the meantime, I take delivery of a Santa Fe GLS AWD (the loaded version up here in Canada). It is no X3, but will more than do the job for a lot less $$$. The Clubman will be my personal daily driver with enough room to carry my crew, should the need arise.</p> The “S” version will be the one I want when it is finally available. Enough leg room in the back for my growing little-guy. In the meantime, I take delivery of a Santa Fe GLS AWD (the loaded version up here in Canada). It is no X3, but will more than do the job for a lot less $$$. The Clubman will be my personal daily driver with enough room to carry my crew, should the need arise.

]]> By: Joe http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102819 Joe Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:03:09 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102819 <p>Look at a dodge magnum, its a station wagon, but it's hoss. Granted, I've never drove one, but those are still sexy.</p> Look at a dodge magnum, its a station wagon, but it’s hoss. Granted, I’ve never drove one, but those are still sexy.

]]> By: FrankInMiami http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102816 FrankInMiami Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:35:10 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102816 <p>Station wagons can be fun.</p> Station wagons can be fun.

]]> By: Mr. Miagawi http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102813 Mr. Miagawi Thu, 08 Mar 2007 21:21:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102813 <p>I love the Mini, but the Clubman seems more station wagon to me, less sports car-y.</p> <p>I'll give it time to grow on me. That's just my initial impression after watching the video.</p> I love the Mini, but the Clubman seems more station wagon to me, less sports car-y.

I’ll give it time to grow on me. That’s just my initial impression after watching the video.

]]> By: FrankInMiami http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102797 FrankInMiami Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:21:02 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102797 <p>The Clubman will have rear "barn" doors just like the original. Each door will have its own wiper/washer. This and the passenger side only rear "suicide" door will set it apart from the R56 2 door coupe.</p> <p>I predict this thing will have a huge front to back glass sunroof and superb rear passenger leg room. All black with tints....MINI LIMO!</p> The Clubman will have rear “barn” doors just like the original. Each door will have its own wiper/washer. This and the passenger side only rear “suicide” door will set it apart from the R56 2 door coupe.

I predict this thing will have a huge front to back glass sunroof and superb rear passenger leg room. All black with tints….MINI LIMO!

]]> By: minimalist http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102794 minimalist Thu, 08 Mar 2007 20:09:46 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102794 <p>can anyone confirm what appears in previous spy shots and this video that clubman has assymetric rear lights i.e one fog and one reversing light as well as assymetric side doors</p> can anyone confirm what appears in previous spy shots and this video that clubman has assymetric rear lights i.e one fog and one reversing light as well as assymetric side doors

]]> By: FrankInMiami http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102791 FrankInMiami Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:45:19 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102791 <p>R57 will be the all new 2009 MINI Convertible (based on the R56 platform) The current R52 MCC and MCSC Tritec powered cabrios will be built until 2008.</p> R57 will be the all new 2009 MINI Convertible (based on the R56 platform) The current R52 MCC and MCSC Tritec powered cabrios will be built until 2008.

]]> By: Jim W. http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102783 Jim W. Thu, 08 Mar 2007 19:08:51 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102783 <p>How do you pronounce it? Is it Club-MAN or Club-mun, or what? I'm just speaking the american version of english here, thank you very much.</p> <p>Also anyone know why it gets the R55 moniker instead of R57?</p> How do you pronounce it? Is it Club-MAN or Club-mun, or what? I’m just speaking the american version of english here, thank you very much.

Also anyone know why it gets the R55 moniker instead of R57?

]]> By: GZ http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102770 GZ Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:11:38 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102770 <p>Maxi Cooper</p> Maxi Cooper

]]> By: nina simone http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102756 nina simone Thu, 08 Mar 2007 18:03:46 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102756 <p>I'm with FrankInMiami: run away success!</p> <p>though, i bet X3 shoppers don't consider MINIs.</p> <p>so, â€" ala R56, they'll offer S versions at kick-off, next February?</p> <p>Ready!</p> I’m with FrankInMiami: run away success!

though, i bet X3 shoppers don’t consider MINIs.

so, — ala R56, they’ll offer S versions at kick-off, next February?

Ready!

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]]> By: Zeke http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102749 Zeke Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:20:33 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102749 <blockquote> The R55 looks better from the side and back angles than the R56. The chunkier design works better on the Clubman and the absence of squished side windows and longer/taller roof lid really makes it stand out</blockquote> <p>Agreed.</p> The R55 looks better from the side and back angles than the R56. The chunkier design works better on the Clubman and the absence of squished side windows and longer/taller roof lid really makes it stand out

Agreed.

]]> By: FrankInMiami http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102745 FrankInMiami Thu, 08 Mar 2007 17:05:58 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102745 <p>Will the Clubman affect BMW X3 sales?</p> Will the Clubman affect BMW X3 sales?

]]> By: fdavid http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102743 fdavid Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:56:12 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102743 <p>Nice ride. I have practically "sold" to serious prospective buyers (ie: family) to buy this model when it comes out next year. One of them was planning on buying a Toyota Highlander!! Yikes!! Hopefully she will wait and get one of these nice rides, they look like fun if you have a kid and like outdoor activities (surfing, snowboarding...) all good!!</p> Nice ride. I have practically “sold” to serious prospective buyers (ie: family) to buy this model when it comes out next year. One of them was planning on buying a Toyota Highlander!! Yikes!! Hopefully she will wait and get one of these nice rides, they look like fun if you have a kid and like outdoor activities (surfing, snowboarding…) all good!!

]]> By: DanC http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102731 DanC Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:02:34 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102731 <p>what did it say on the other door, was it "stop drooling"? ;-)</p> what did it say on the other door, was it “stop drooling”? ;-)

]]> By: mb http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102730 mb Thu, 08 Mar 2007 16:02:03 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102730 <p>Ah MINI and their marketing tactics.</p> <p>mb</p> Ah MINI and their marketing tactics.

mb

]]> By: FrankInMiami http://www.motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/comment-page-1/#comment-102728 FrankInMiami Thu, 08 Mar 2007 15:54:42 +0000 http://motoringfile.com/2007/03/08/the-clubman-debuts-on-the-streets-of-geneva/#comment-102728 <p>Bridget, I have been to Switzerland, but have only visited Lugano (Italian side), Lucerne (German side) and basil. You have a GORGEOUS country and hope to be back some day and vist Geneva. From Lugano to Lucerne we crossed the Alps via the impressive St.Gottard tunnel.</p> Bridget, I have been to Switzerland, but have only visited Lugano (Italian side), Lucerne (German side) and basil. You have a GORGEOUS country and hope to be back some day and vist Geneva. From Lugano to Lucerne we crossed the Alps via the impressive St.Gottard tunnel.

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